Elizabeth Macbride | The Long Game w/ Jay Roberts #23

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On this episode of The Long Game, Prosper Group CEO Jay Roberts sits down with Elizabeth MacBride, financial journalist, national bestselling author, and co-author of Capitalism Evolution: The New American Economy and What It Means for Your Business and Our Future.

Elizabeth shares insights from nearly three decades as a journalist covering entrepreneurship, business, and economic systems. The conversation explores how capitalism has evolved over the last 50 years, the rise of shareholder-driven corporate thinking, and why new ownership models may help create stronger companies and broader prosperity.

Jay and Elizabeth discuss employee ownership, long-term thinking, startup culture, AI's impact on entrepreneurship, the future of work, and why successful leaders must balance speed in execution with patience in achieving meaningful results.

The episode also dives into the principles behind playing the long game, drawing lessons from Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Jack Bogle, Vanguard, Wealthfront, and some of the most successful business leaders of the modern era.

🎯 TAKEAWAYS:

• Why capitalism is constantly evolving and what comes next
• The difference between short-term and long-term business thinking
• How employee ownership can create stronger companies
• Lessons from Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Jack Bogle
• Why startup success requires both speed and patience
• The impact of AI on entrepreneurship and company creation
• Building businesses that create value for employees, customers, and shareholders
• Practical advice for playing the long game in business and life

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