Model D: Public Thrift is a worker-owned cooperative business. What does that mean?
Margo Dalal: It means everyone that works in the business is an equal owner of the business. We have shared financial ownership and shared decision-making.
Model D: How did you come together as worker-owners?
Margo Dalal: Three of us were friends who just really liked working together. We talked about starting a business, and the idea of a thrift store came up. At first, we did yard sales and pop-ups at festivals, farmers’ markets, and places like Anthology Coffee in Eastern Market. But then Build Institute launched its incubator space, and we were the second business to move in there. In January of 2020, we actually got the opportunity to have a real thrift store in Corktown. That helped solidify our business.
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