Check out our mystical, militant brand, and open your mind to the fearless possibilities of contributing to Company Mu!
-Jerad Kolarik, CEO
MU NEEDS YOU
CALLING ALL CONSCIENTIOUS INTERNATIONAL BEACH FREAKS!
CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE
Get in on the ground floor of a NEXT LEVEL apparel brand where activism, fashion, and technology meet. Company Mu is your chance to take your skillset to new heights, connect with your tribe, and make a positive impact here on Earth.
OUR APP CONNECTS AND ACTIVATES KINDRED SPIRITS!
See The App In Action!
The Company Mu mobile app is THE force-multiplying tool for conscientious, international beach freaks. Connect with kindred spirits, defend the earth and serve Company Mu across the globe.
But please forgive the dust! Our app is still under construction, and not everything is going to work. You’ll get the idea though. Developers wanted!
How to Contribute
We’re looking for a few good Mudists to help us create something the world never knew it was missing! Company Mu is open-source-inspired, and approved contributors are empowered to apply their skills in an online, collaborative environment. We provide structure and support. You provide the work. And together, we create the vision of Company Mu!
WHAT WE NEED
- App development (#1 need)
- PR/social media management
- Recruiting/team building
- Fundraising
- Apparel design and development
- Content creation
If you have expertise in any of these focus areas (and even if you don’t and just love the project), we’d love to talk to you about taking ownership in Company Mu and applying your unique energy and perspective to the cause.
While we can’t offer salaries at this moment, we can offer equity and an exciting creative purpose aligned with your values: A means to connect with others, grow your skills, and discover new and amazing things.
CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT
Company Mu is about kindred spirits working together against dark forces and great odds. Our power comes from our combined vision and shared values. Cultural alignment is key. So check your passions: Could you be (gasp!) a Mudist?
Take a 10-Minute Vision Quest!
Considering dipping your toe in? Have burning questions? Set up a video appointment for your own personalized, high-speed Mu Vision Quest. No judgement, low stakes, and no strings attached. We’ll explore the outer reaches of possibility together and see how our paths can intertwine. Cosmic!
TAKE THE 5-HOUR CHALLENGE!
Can you dedicate five hours a week to Company Mu?
This is how we succeed: We get enough kindred spirits to dedicate at least five hours per week, learning and growing together, to build a better future.
Fantasy becomes reality through sacrifice, and that sacrifice is your time. Accept the 5-Hour Challenge, and we’ll show the world what a few Mudists can do when they work together!
Existential Questions
Why do this?
When you find a project that provides you with its own reward simply by the act of working on it, then you’ll be empowered. If that project serves the greater good and allows you to be your true self, it will provide meaning to your life. For the right people, those who value body freedom and a healthy planet, Company Mu could be that project.
Life is meant to be a journey of connection with others, growing together, and discovering new and amazing things. Our goal at Company Mu is to use our gifts and passions to make change and feel truly alive: We connect to multiply our power. We defend to be part of something greater than ourselves. We serve to surrender self-protection and become truly fearless. This is how we become unstoppable.
Why minimal swimwear?
Ultimately, that comes down to connection: connection with the Earth and connection with each other. We're heavily influenced by naturism, nudism, or, as we say, Mudism. We believe that to effectively defend something, you must become one with it.
Company Mu is about literally removing the barriers between you and nature—wearing as little as possible—so that this ultra-powerful spiritual connection can be made. But we also have to tear down our own barriers of self-protection so that we can truly connect with each other, multiply our force, and actually make change.
By wearing Company Mu, we physically broadcast our freedom which communicates to others that they can also be free: Free to control their bodies, free of fear, free to put themselves out there for something they believe in. There are plenty of sustainable apparel brands out there, but no one has attempted to integrate technology, philanthropy, and body at this level. Is there value in saying we're the most sustainable thong and sunga company on the planet? We think so.
(In case you don't know, "sungas" are the swim briefs guys wear in Brazil. Board shorts are not for swimming!)
What is Mu?
Mu (pronounced, “moo”) was a legendary lost continent that sunk eons ago, it’s unique civilization, creatures and magic vanished forever under the ocean waves. The origins of the legend are found in the Mayan Book of the Dead, and the search for Mu has been an obsession of world explorers for centuries.
While the original Mu may not be totally real, what’s happening to the earth today certainly is. Our lost lands are vanishing at an astonishing rate thanks to man-made climate change and thoughtless exploitation of our natural world. We’re on a sinking ship with our last paradises being lost by the day.
Company Mu is our chance to fight against the rising tide, our chance to work together to do more than we ever could alone, so that maybe what was lost can be found again.
So you're asking me to work for free?
Yes and no. Company Mu is offering equity to contributors who choose to work on the project. It’s essentially common stock you see in the start-up world which at least makes everybody owners and hopefully motivated stakeholders. Certainly, anyone delivering value at this stage deserves equity so they reap the rewards when we ultimately reach profitability.
So, no cash money right now, and we know that’s a big ask. BUT fullness of life comes from connecting with others and contributing to a cause greater than yourself. This is what Company Mu offers right now, and this will always be our real ROI. Monetary gain will be the byproduct of this journey, but it’s nothing compared to a life of connection and meaning!
How does this company stock work?
Upon signing up, you will immediately begin accruing “common membership units,” that should ultimately pay out real money in the future. You will start receiving these membership units after a provisionary period that will depend on what work is available for you at this time.
So, say your work depends on “XYZ” being completed before you can really get started; then your provisionary period would be longer, and your accrual rate would be less than someone who has a lot of work available immediately. This way we can still bring people into the fold while keeping compensation aligned with work being performed. Accrual of membership units can also be increased for super-contributors who go over and above the call of duty. There's always motivation to do more.
Is this remote work?
Yes. Our online systems are set up so that you can contribute from anywhere in the world on your schedule. We regularly check in to make sure you’re not blocked and have the tools you need to be productive. We also make the effort to keep everyone in the organization well connected to maximize collaboration.
Company Mu is currently based out of Austin, Texas, USA, but that may not be forever. As we grow, a path towards physical working proximity of team members will inevitably emerge.
Are you looking for money?
Yes and no. We welcome monetary investment at any time, and we have a preferred stock system for that. However, we also realize that at this stage that kind of investment is quite speculative. The plan is to get to a point where we can go to angel investors, incubators, crowdfunding platforms, and present a business that’s ready to hit the ground running with a dedicated team that can deliver success. Until then, we’re valuing time investment over money.
What’s the timeline? Is there a roadmap?
Our 2.0 apparel line, with the scannable logo labels, is basically ready for production. The bulk of the outstanding work is on the mobile app.
The intermediate goal is to get to a point where we can start actively seeking outside investment. The concept is novel enough that we will be able to grab attention, but the key is to have a working beta of the app with working tech on the apparel before we go to the investment market. This is something we have to show, not tell.
As far a timeline for launch is concerned, it’s hard to say. It’ll depend on luck of recruiting and everyone’s ability to carve out time to work on the project. And honestly, it’s best not to create an artificial timeline anyway. It’ll only lead to frustration. We need to enjoy the process, and learn and grow together: That’s the fastest way to success because we will live it every day.
What happens if I decide to sign up?
We ask that everyone who's interested in contributing to Company Mu to first sign up for a 10-minute vision quest 👆. This will allow us to determine how you can plug into the project.
From there, should you decide to take the plunge, you will be given onboarding guides to help you thrive in our decentralized, open-source-inspired, contribution system. We basically give you the keys to the kingdom and you assign work to yourself to complete. If you've ever worked in a an Agile environment, you'll hit the ground running. If not, you'll pick it up quickly.
Is Company Mu a safe place to work?
Perhaps the key feature of Company Mu is vulnerability. It starts with the swimwear and filters down to everything we do. It ultimately adds up to a choice: You can put up walls and focus on yourself, or you can put your trust in the team and on the mission.
But trust can only occur in a safe space, even if that space is online. So, every member of Company Mu must pass a background check and be free of sex crimes, domestic abuse, assault, stalking, theft, etc. We have a zero-tolerance policy for anyone who prevents us from being our true selves and making connections. We will excommunicate members who don't abide by our standards. Our number one job is to take care of each other.
