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Jasper Wang
Chief operating officer and co-founder of Defector, a worker-owned sports and culture media company; speaks about cooperative governance, subscriptions, and building independent media.
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Dec 4, 2025
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Building a post-scale media company
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Jasper Wang, COO and co-founder of Defector, a worker-owned sports media company, delves into the unique structure of Defector that emerged from the Deadspin walkout. He discusses the cooperative governance model and its impact on stability, boasting zero turnover over five years. The conversation covers challenges like subscriber ceilings and ideological limits on growth, while highlighting the benefits of worker ownership for fostering trust and collaboration. With insights on revenue diversification and support for journalist collectives, Jasper offers a refreshing take on the future of independent media.
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