EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 36 MIN
MJ Green | The Long Game w/ Jay Roberts #14
from The Long Game · host Prosper Group
$2.8B real estate development pipeline. Become an investor here: https://prospergroup.com/invest/On this episode of The Long Game by Jay Roberts, CEO of Prosper Group, we sit down with M.J. Green, Chief of Economic Development & Strategy at the Miami Downtown Development Authority.MJ brings a unique background—from wealth management at major financial institutions to building community development funds that have deployed capital across the U.S.—before stepping into one of the most important roles shaping Miami’s future.We dive into what’s really driving Miami’s explosive growth—from downtown development and infrastructure to the influx of capital, talent, and global attention. MJ breaks down the strategy behind transforming Miami into a true 24/7 urban core—and why the job is far from finished.We also get into the numbers behind the boom, the evolution from a tourism-driven city to a diversified business hub, and what it will actually take for Miami to compete on a global level over the next decade.🎯 TAKEAWAYS:Why Miami is in a once-in-a-generation “timing window” for growthHow the DDA is using grants and incentives to attract restaurants, retail, and startupsThe real impact of 500,000+ monthly cruise passengers on downtown economicsWhy downtown Miami now has three built-in customer bases (residents, workers, tourists)How projects like Flagler Street, the Baywalk, and the Underline are reshaping connectivityWhy Miami shouldn’t try to become Silicon Valley—and what it should be insteadHow rising wages and population growth are stabilizing the city’s economyThe role of relationships and community in building long-term business successWhy global capital, logistics, and lifestyle are all converging in Miami right nowWhat needs to happen next for Miami to fully become a world-class business hubStay up to date with Jay Roberts:Instagram: / jayroberts
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$2.8B real estate development pipeline. Become an investor here: https://prospergroup.com/invest/On this episode of The Long Game by Jay Roberts, CEO of Prosper Group, we sit down with M.J. Green, Chief of Economic Development & Strategy at the Miami Downtown Development Authority.MJ brings a unique background—from wealth management at major financial institutions to building community development funds that have deployed capital across the U.S.—before stepping into one of the most important roles shaping Miami’s future.We dive into what’s really driving Miami’s explosive growth—from downtown development and infrastructure to the influx of capital, talent, and global attention. MJ breaks down the strategy behind transforming Miami into a true 24/7 urban core—and why the job is far from finished.We also get into the numbers behind the boom, the evolution from a tourism-driven city to a diversified business hub, and what it will actually take for Miami to compete on a global level over the next decade.🎯 TAKEAWAYS:Why Miami is in a once-in-a-generation “timing window” for growthHow the DDA is using grants and incentives to attract restaurants, retail, and startupsThe real impact of 500,000+ monthly cruise passengers on downtown economicsWhy downtown Miami now has three built-in customer bases (residents, workers, tourists)How projects like Flagler Street, the Baywalk, and the Underline are reshaping connectivityWhy Miami shouldn’t try to become Silicon Valley—and what it should be insteadHow rising wages and population growth are stabilizing the city’s economyThe role of relationships and community in building long-term business successWhy global capital, logistics, and lifestyle are all converging in Miami right nowWhat needs to happen next for Miami to fully become a world-class business hubStay up to date with Jay Roberts:Instagram: / jayroberts
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