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Our Vision for Growth

Empowering Veterans  AI-Jobs 4Vets

Our Inspiration for Success

Inspired by the success of the Mondragon Corporation, which grew from a small jobs training cooperative into the world’s largest worker-owned multi $billion enterprise, 1st Hope Corps envisions a future of sustainable expansion. Our goal is to create AI-driven job opportunities while maintaining a cooperative structure that benefits all members.

​The Unique Structure of 1st Hope
as a Colorado LCA

1st Hope Corps is structured as a Limited Cooperative Association (LCA) under Colorado law, allowing both member and investor participation. This innovative structure ensures democratic governance while providing investment opportunities comparable to traditional business models.

Benefits of Investing in 1st Hope Corps

A Smarter, More Sustainable Investment for the Future

Investing in 1st Hope Corps is an opportunity to participate in an innovative, high-impact model that prioritizes financial stability, long-term growth, and stakeholder alignment. As a Limited Cooperative Association (LCA), we combine the strengths of traditional investment structures with a mission-driven approach that creates both financial and social returns.

Top Reasons to Invest in 1st Hope Corps

•Proven Long-Term Stability & Lower Failure Rates Traditional startups and early-stage ventures carry high risks of failure. LCAs, on the other hand, are designed for long-term success, prioritizing sustainable growth and resilience. Studies show that cooperatives and member-owned businesses outperform traditional startups in survival rates, making them a more secure investment. •Resilient Business Model for Economic Cycles Market downturns can cripple businesses with high operating costs and short-term shareholder pressures. The cooperative structure distributes risk, ensuring 1st Hope Corps remains adaptive, financially sound, and recession-resistant, even in uncertain economic conditions. •Strong Investor-Member Alignment for Sustained Growth Unlike traditional businesses that often face conflicts of interest between investors, employees, and customers, our cooperative model aligns these groups. Investors benefit from a more engaged, loyal community financially incentivized to see the organization succeed. •Tax Advantages & Efficient Profit Distribution As an LCA, 1st Hope Corps operates as a pass-through entity, avoiding double taxation while ensuring investors receive direct returns on profitability, asset sales, refinancing, or liquidity events. This structure offers the same potential upside as traditional investments but with better tax efficiency. •Leadership Focused on Long-Term Value, Not Short-Term Gains Unlike corporations prioritizing quarterly stock performance, our leadership focuses on building long-term value. This means more strategic decision-making, sustainable reinvestment, and stronger financial performance over time—benefiting investors directly. •Transparent & Stable Governance for Risk Mitigation Investor risk is significantly reduced due to the LCA’s democratic and transparent decision-making process. No single party can manipulate governance for short-term profit at the expense of long-term growth, ensuring stability and accountability. •Flexible & Long-Term Investment Horizon Unlike traditional stocks or venture capital investments that rely on high-risk liquidity events (IPOs, acquisitions, etc.), 1st Hope Corps offers structured, long-term equity options for investors seeking steady, sustainable financial growth over time. •Increased Customer Retention & Recurring Revenue Companies with member-ownership models have significantly higher customer loyalty and retention rates. This translates to predictable revenue streams and stronger financial performance, making 1st Hope Corps a uniquely profitable investment. •Strong Workforce Retention & Higher Productivity Labor turnover costs businesses billions each year. Our cooperative structure ensures lower workforce attrition, higher morale, and greater productivity, directly impacting investor returns through operational efficiency and reduced hiring costs. •Positive Economic & Social Impact with Profitable ESG Investment Impact investing is rising—institutional investors and funds prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments. 1st Hope Corps is uniquely positioned to offer financial returns and measurable social impact, making it an ideal choice for investors seeking ethical, high-growth opportunities.

Invest with Confidence

1st Hope Corps presents a rare investment opportunity—a business designed to generate competitive returns while remaining resilient, transparent, and mission-driven. As the world shifts towards sustainable business models, LCAs like 1st Hope Corps offer financial, strategic, and social advantages that traditional corporations can’t match. Join us in shaping the future of AI, workforce development, and cooperative-driven economic growth.

 

As an Investor Patron, you’ll enjoy the following benefits and more:

  • Preferred Member Units (in exchange for labor or money)

  • Dividends

  • Vote

  • Attend Membership Meetings

  • Member Spotlight Recognition by 1st Hope

  • Opportunities to connect with a like-minded community of changemakers.

  • Regular updates on the impact of your support and our initiatives.

  • Access to exclusive events and networking opportunities.

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1st Hope Corps, Coop

Registered June 2022

Colorado Cooperative,

Public Benefit Corporation

ID #: 20221640245

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1942 Broadway Street

STE 314C

Boulder, CO 80302
(512) 850-6948

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