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Owned By All (OBA) Explained

Owned By All (OBA)

What is OBA?

What is Owned By All?

Create Creative Destruction

At Owned By All (OBA), we are pioneers of a bold vision that transcends traditional business models. Our revolutionary approach redefines ownership, empowers communities, and drives positive change on a global scale.

OBA is more than a company, it is a network of companies, each utilising the OBA brand alongside their own. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, redistribution of profit, inclusivity and democratic values, OBA stands at the forefront of a transformative movement that can re-define the planet.

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For 20 years I have dedicated my life to a vision for a better world for all living beings.  Through a process of creative destruction, it’s within our power to utterly dismantle the current power structure and rebuild something owned by all. OBA can help transform this planet. Let’s go!

Shane Appleyard

Shane Appleyard

Founder, OBA

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Types of OBA Businesses

The Everything & Everyone Company

Owning shares with private shareholders, in any company, anywhere, selling anything and everything—this is the promise of OBA.

Imagine an unlimited global network of businesses where the boundaries of ownership extend beyond borders. From self-spurred innovative startups to long-established enterprises. Be it technology, retail, healthcare, or services—every sector becomes an avenue for shared ownership and collective growth.

OBA: The Everything & Everyone company isn’t just a concept; it’s an invitation to redefine how we view ownership and commerce. It’s a call to individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses worldwide to embark on a journey that transcends individual gain.

With OBA, ownership isn’t limited—it’s boundless. The power to own shares in any and every company resonates with the belief that when we all own, we all thrive. Welcome to a world where ownership knows no limits, and the potential for positive change is owned by all.

A World First

The Company Owned
By All
Living Beings

OBA isn't just another company; it's a ground-breaking concept where every living entity has a stake. As life is created, ownership is shared equally, fostering a sense of unity that knows no boundaries. This unique approach empowers individuals and ecosystems alike, ensuring that the benefits of ownership are experienced by all.

This collective ownership model stands as a testament to unity, transcending societal, geographical, and species boundaries. This shared ownership is more than symbolic; it becomes a catalyst for empowerment, intertwining the destinies of individuals and ecosystems.

Born

Birth & Inclusion

As life begins, a new entity is granted an equal stake in Owned By All (OBA). With each birth, ownership is shared, creating an inclusive tapestry that spans across species and borders.

Love

Empowerment for Life

Throughout life, OBA ownership exists to be a source of empowerment for all living beings. All can play an active role in shaping the company’s endeavours and the future of communities worldwide.

RIP

Relinquishing

When life reaches its end, ownership is relinquished, echoing the natural ebb and flow of existence. This cycle ensures that ownership remains dynamic and reflects the evolving world.

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Unity in Continuity

Ownership transitions from one entity to another, affirming the inter-generational, interconnectedness of all life. Shared ownership continues, as does OBA’s  empowerment and positive global impact.

The Brand for All

Wherever you see this mark associated with any other business or brand, you can confidently know that you also own a share.

OBA Brand
Democratic Profit

Democratically Redistributed Profit

Discover the power of collective impact through OBA's innovative 'Good Causes Marketplace'. This virtual platform is your gateway to channelling dividends from OBA subsidiary companies towards causes that matter most to you.
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Annual Dividends

Each year, OBA subsidiary companies calculate their profits and their dividends. OBA receives dividends from each subsidiary it owns shares in.

2

Register to Vote

Anyone, anywhere can signup on the OBA website to receive an equal share of the profit, and take part in deciding how its spent!

3

Good Causes Marketplace

Browse diverse causes from charities to schools and healthcare initiatives, the possibilities to make a positive impact are boundless.

4

Allocate & Empower

Spend your share how you like between the causes you care about. Total funds are distributed to causes, empowering them to thrive.

The AI & Automation Artists

The efficiencies from AI, Automation & Robotics must profit all of humanity, not just an elite few.
We aren't just using Artificial Intelligence; we're pioneers in weaponising AI to automate EVERYTHING for the benefit of EVERYONE.

A History of Automation

Every advancement in robotics and automation continues yielding larger profits for the rich elite, whilst the majority populace experiences stagnant wages and ever-rising prices. A trend driven by greed that will continue.

Dangerous Power

This trend has generated extreme wealth, concentrating power within the hands of a privileged elite. Could this disparity get much, much worse? Yes, most certainly.

Imminent Imbalance

As the world edges nearer to complete automation, the dangers of extreme wealth disparity and dangerously concentrated power is already glaringly evident. The end result is an insurmountable concentration of power.

Automation Questions

An Automated Advantage

Through a shared ownership framework, OBA breeds collaborative benefits of automation, rather than competition, fostering shared prosperity for every company within the OBA network, as well as for everyone else.

Right on Time

In this precarious window to stop private elites dominating markets, OBA emerges as contenders in AI and automation, staking an opportunity to reverse the trends towards concentrated gains, not for profit but for collective benefit.

Automation for All

At this juncture in history, OBA wields technology for empowerment, harnessing its potential to create a world where power and wealth isn’t dangerously concentrated, but distributed among the many.

OBA Glass

The Worlds Most Transparent Company

OBA Real-Time

Our innovative automation processes mean we can show all of our revenue, costs, assets, and profits for every OBA partnering business in the OBA Network in real-time, making us the most transparent company in the world.

OBA Clubcard
OBA Clubcard

Earn Points Everywhere

Step into a universe of unparalleled rewards with the OBA Clubcard. Our innovative technology transcends traditional loyalty programs, offering you the power to collect points and unlock special prices at every single OBA business.

From products to services, events to bookings, the OBA Clubcard redefines the way you experience the world of commerce. Embrace a universe where every purchase propels you closer to exclusive benefits and extraordinary savings.

OBA Clubcard PLUS

The Worlds Greatest Rewards Programme EVER

Elevate your journey further with the OBA Clubcard PLUS. This premium subscription transforms your relationship with the OBA ecosystem.

Access special prices, exclusive promotions, early access, and free services, all while fuelling the growth of new OBA businesses, as every PLUS subscription funds the OBA Investment Fund.

As you enjoy unparalleled advantages, you contribute to the flourishing of innovative ventures worldwide. Join the OBA Clubcard PLUS and unlock a world of benefits while shaping a brighter entrepreneurial landscape.

OBA Clubcard PLUS
Sustainability First

The People & Planet Company

OBA puts a visionary approach to business and environmental stewardship centre stage. Through a synergy of OBA businesses and the Purpose Points programme, a profound shift towards a more sustainable future is ignited.

Purpose Points is a OBA Network wide points programme which helps users identify product choices with the least footprint, and awards them 'Purpose Points' for choosing them. They can later redeem these points for rewards in the Purpose Points reward store.

Soon, every OBA partner business will access cutting-edge, AI-driven automation tools, tracking every aspect of their operations, from carbon footprint to waste reduction. With transparency and accountability, OBA leads the charge in redefining industries through conscious consumption, responsible resource management, and eco-conscious product offerings.

Purpose Points
Unlocking Global Entrepreneurship

De-Centralised
Investment

Introducing a groundbreaking gateway to boundless opportunities - OBA's new business investment portal is poised to redefine entrepreneurship on a global scale.

With an unwavering commitment to democratized access, AI-driven processes, and community-powered support, we're igniting a transformative era for aspiring entrepreneurs, regardless of their location.

OBA's portal invites dreamers from every corner of the globe to bring their ideas to life. From remote villages to bustling cities, any entrepreneur can apply to join OBA, propelled by the vision of shared ownership and collective progress.

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AI-Powered Precision

Powered by cutting-edge AI and automation, our portal streamlines the application process. Effortlessly bolstering business plans and tailoring applications, AI ensures each endeavour is presented in its full potential, fostering innovation without borders.

2.

From Application to Action

Approved applicants are granted their own personalized webpages. These digital hubs serve as launchpads for their future, presenting business ideas to the world and providing a platform for crowdfunding campaigns to take flight.

3.

Crowdfund In Your Neighbourhood

OBA’s map-based interface revolutionizes crowdfunding, inviting neighbours and global citizens alike to invest in new OBA businesses in their vicinity. This unprecedented localization unites supporters and entrepreneurs in shared visions of growth and prosperity.

4.

Clubcard PLUS

OBA Clubcard PLUS subscriptions become more than just membership – they become catalysts for new business ventures. With a shared commitment to empowerment, subscribers directly contribute to nurturing fresh ideas and realizing entrepreneurial dreams.

The Great Startup

Imagine a viral event... With OBA's exponential growth potential, the world awakens to a myriad of new businesses, funding thousands of new start-ups all over the planet, virtually overnight.

OBA's portal isn't just a platform; it's a movement, a revolution that thrives on shared aspirations, technological empowerment, and the unshakable belief in a future that belongs to all.

Join us in sculpting a world where ideas flourish, businesses thrive, and a global network of dreamers powers a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.

Joseph Schumpeter

Joseph Schumpeter

Capitalism, Socialism & Democracy – 1942

The book popularized the term ‘creative destruction’ to describe the innovative entry by entrepreneurs as a force that destroys the value of established companies even if they have enjoyed some degree of monopoly power.

Creative Destruction is the process of innovation and technological change that leads to the destruction of existing economic structures.  Schumpeter believed that it is this innovative quality that makes capitalism the best economic system.

Schumpeter noted, that because of the significant barriers to entry that keep big companies in positions of power, new entrants have to be radically different: ensuring fundamental improvement is achieved.

“The kind of competition that counts – the new commodity, the new technology, the new source of supply, the new type of organisation, which strikes not at the margins of profits and the outputs of the existing firms, but at their foundations and their very lives.”

Long-Wave Innovation Cycles

Joseph Schumpeter also developed the theory on innovation cycles which examined the role of innovation in relation to long-wave business cycles.
1st Wave

1785-1845

  • Water Power
  • Iron
  • Textiles

2nd Wave

1845-1900

  • Steam Power
  • Rail
  • Steel

3rd Wave

1900-1950

  • Electricity
  • Chemicals
  • Engines

4th Wave

1950-1990

  • Electronics
  • Petrochemicals
  • Aviation

5th Wave

1990-2020

  • Internet
  • Software
  • New Media

6th Wave

2020-

  • Clean Tech
  • AI & IoT
  • Robotics
  • OBA

Creative Destruction: The Book

– By Shane Appleyard, Founder of Owned By All
In a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Shane Appleyard offers a visionary roadmap to navigate the storm. With clarity and courage, the book reveals how our planet’s very survival hinges on radical shifts in mindset and action.

With unflinching honesty, Appleyard dissects the current state of affairs, exposing the fault lines of conventional systems. Appleyard’s analysis isn’t just critical—it’s a call for transformation.

But this isn’t a book of despair, or intellectual hyperbole; it’s an in-action blueprint for hope. “Creative Destruction” reveals how Owned By All (OBA) emerges as a beacon of positive change. The shared ownership model, coupled with cutting-edge technology, presents a path where innovation and sustainability are not opposing forces, but potent allies. Appleyard’s vision is pragmatic, and already rapidly advancing.

It’s a highly-specific manifesto for every individual, entrepreneur, and visionary ready to dismantle the old and co-create the new. With OBA as the driving force, Appleyard’s narrative paints a future where creative destruction rebuilds a world that thrives—economically, ethically, and ecologically.

A NEW ECONOMIC STEP FORWARD

Hacking Capitalism:
The Next Evolution

Owned By All (OBA) emerges as a groundbreaking evolution of capitalism, blending the principles of common ownership with the agility of the market model. In an era where the limitations and inequalities of traditional capitalism have come into sharp focus, OBA presents a visionary approach that reimagines the concept of ownership, profitability, and sustainability.
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Subsidiary

Structural Sustainability

OBA conducts its trading exclusively through subsidiary companies that it holds shares in. This strategic move ensures that OBA remains insulated from the risk of insolvency, thus safeguarding the common ownership principle.

Free Market

Free Market Model

OBA seamlessly integrates market dynamics through its innovative approach. This structure allows OBA to engage with private investors and entrepreneurs, combining the benefits of private ownership with the benefits of shared ownership.

Scalability

Infinite Scalability

OBA’s structure enables it to scale infinitely while retaining the integrity of its ownership model. As it nurtures new subsidiary companies and ventures, OBA remains rooted in its commitment to equal ownership. This capacity for exponential growth ensures that OBA’s impact extends far beyond its inception, permeating various industries and regions.

Profit vs Planet

Profit Incentive vs Positive Impact

By channelling profits through a subsidiary-based trading system, OBA preserves the profit incentive that fuels entrepreneurship and economic advancement. Private investors and entrepreneurs continue to engage with OBA, benefiting from the potential profitability of their ventures. However, OBA adds a layer of accountability by placing profits in the context of broader societal goals.

Capitallism

Alleviating Capitalism's Shortcomings

Capitalism has been criticized for exacerbating inequalities, promoting short-term profit over long-term sustainability, and sometimes leading to environmental degradation. OBA addresses these concerns by binding capitalism’s efficiency with common ownership’s sense of social responsibility. The mandatory adherence to strict sustainability standards ensures that OBA subsidiaries act as agents of positive change, elevating their impact on both the market and the environment.

How it Compares
Capitalism vs OBA Capitalism
Owned By All represents more than an idea; it’s a paradigm shift that combines the best of both worlds – the dynamism of the market system and the inclusivity of common ownership. OBA propels capitalism into a new era, where profit is harnessed for the betterment of all. As it navigates the challenges and benefits of capitalism, OBA holds the potential to rewrite the narrative of economics, ensuring a legacy of shared prosperity and sustainable progress.

Inequality of Wealth

Short-Termism

Environmental Destruction

Lack of Empowerment

Unchecked Market Power

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