Alfonso Costa JR. | The Long Game w/ Jay Roberts #26

Never miss an episode. Sign up for The Long Game newsletter at ProsperGroup.com.On this episode of The Long Game, Prosper Group CEO Jay Roberts sits down with Alfonso Costa Jr., Chief Operating Officer of The Falcone Group, one of South Florida’s leading real estate development firms.Alfonso shares his journey from Yale, Harvard Law School, and Oxford to serving as a senior official at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Trump administration, where he helped advance major housing and economic development initiatives including Opportunity Zones.Jay and Alfonso discuss the power of discipline, education, athletics, public service, and long-term mentorship in shaping a high-performance career. Alfonso also shares how his work in government led him into private real estate development, where he now helps oversee a portfolio of large-scale projects across South Florida.The conversation explores Opportunity Zones, the Live Local Act, workforce housing, public-private partnerships, Miami Worldcenter, and the long-term vision behind major mixed-use developments that reshape cities over decades.Jay and Alfonso also dive into Miami’s rise as a global destination for capital, real estate, and development, as well as the importance of patience, flexibility, and staying power in both business and life.The episode offers valuable lessons on leadership, real estate, policy, long-term investing, community impact, and why playing the long game means building with vision, discipline, and purpose.🎯 TAKEAWAYS:• How Alfonso Acosta Jr. built a path from elite academics and athletics into government and real estate• Why discipline, teamwork, and lifelong learning are critical to long-term success• How Opportunity Zones are driving investment into underserved communities• Why the Live Local Act is changing the future of workforce and attainable housing in Florida• The strategy behind Miami Worldcenter and large-scale mixed-use development• Why patience and flexibility are essential in real estate cycles• How public-private partnerships can unlock new housing, jobs, and community growth• Why Miami continues to attract major domestic and international capital• The importance of asking questions, staying humble, and learning from people around youStay up to date with Jay Roberts:Instagram: @jayrobertsWebsite: ProsperGroup.com