Launch Party

May 13, 2025 – John Abrams

My new book From Founder to Future will launch on June 3rd. Come join me for a one-hour virtual launch party the following day to briefly celebrate the book and all those who contributed to its making. Please RSVP now. I look forward to seeing you.

It’s exciting to see the book in print! When I wrote it, I had no idea what would be happening at the time of its release. It now feels to me like the book is, in some modest way, an antidote to the current American spirit—the cruelty, cynicism, and cowardice that seem to have replaced, for the moment, the generosity, optimism, and courage to which we are predisposed.

This unfortunate spirit has bedeviled us at times in our history, but it has always been overcome by our better hearts and minds as we continue the long and arduous journey toward liberty and justice for all. Resistance and reversal appear to be picking up steam, even as the atrocities and chaos of the Trump regime continue.

What may be unprecedented is the degree to which wealth inequality has spiked in recent decades. When it comes to the pursuit of happiness and well-being, working people have been left behind by Democrats and Republicans alike.

We can change that.

This book is about business that enhances life through cooperation, collaboration, and shared ownership. It is an ode to the America to come, the America where all share the bounty. That’s the message. That’s the story. That’s the hope. And the book is full of compelling stories about emblematic businesses that you may enjoy.

Come join the party! There will be talk, special guests, and an opportunity for questions. Meanwhile, I invite you to enjoy a chapter, which you can download from my website. You can also place your order there if you wish. Here’s a recent podcast of me talking about the book with Vincent Lanci on “Writing with Authors.”

And, here’s my friend Jonathan Orpin, buried in the book!!

P.S. If you’re not able to join the virtual celebration, but would like to receive a video recording, please RSVP. I’ll send you the recording after the event.

Thank you for your part in this.