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 Joe Magazine, Miami Beach City Commissioner and Senior Partner at Fortuna Investments, a venture capital firm focused on technology, energy, critical resources, and national security. Joe brings more than two decades of experience in finance, beginning his career on Wall Street at Merrill Lynch and later holding roles at firms including Deutsche Bank, Barclays, and Loop Capital. He shares how the work ethic and perspective he developed in New York ultimately shaped his approach to business, investing, public service, and leadership. Jay and Joe discuss his unexpected path into politics, including the grassroots campaign that saw him knock on thousands of doors and ultimately win his Miami Beach election by just 67 votes. Joe explains why accessibility, community involvement, and simply listening to residents became central to the way he governs. The conversation also explores Miami’s transformation into a global center for capital, technology, entrepreneurship, and luxury development, along with the challenges that come with rapid growth — including housing affordability, infrastructure, education, public safety, and maintaining Miami Beach’s unique character. Joe also breaks down his work at Fortuna Investments, including investments in aerospace, uranium, nuclear energy, rare earth minerals, and other industries he believes will become increasingly important to America’s economic and national security. Jay and Joe also discuss fiscal discipline in government, Miami Beach’s approach to homelessness and spring break, bringing new education options to the city, the future of property taxes in Florida, health and wellness, padel, and why giving back to your community can ultimately be more fulfilling than professional success alone. 🎯 TAKEAWAYS: • How Joe went from Wall Street to Miami Beach City Commissioner • How knocking on thousands of doors helped him win an election by just 67 votes • Why Wall Street taught him the value of work ethic, humility, and preparation • Why Joe believes Miami is building a real economy beyond traditional boom-and-bust cycles • How Miami Beach is balancing economic growth with housing, infrastructure, and quality of life • Why fiscal discipline and responsible government spending matter • How Fortuna Investments is investing in aerospace, uranium, nuclear energy, and rare earth minerals • Why rare earth minerals and domestic energy production are becoming national security issues • How Miami Beach is approaching public safety, homelessness, education, and community development • Why Joe believes giving back and staying connected to your community are essential to a meaningful life Stay up to date with Jay Roberts: Instagram: @jayroberts Website: ProsperGroup.com
