Capital Evolution

“Capital Evolution offers a timely and clear examination of the shifting landscape of American capitalism, blending rigorous research with compelling storytelling. By exploring the rise of populism, growing economic inequality, and the erosion of public trust in institutions, the authors make a powerful case for what they call ‘Dynamic Capitalism’—a more inclusive, values-driven approach to business. This book is a call for action and essential reading for policymakers, CEOs, and anyone seeking to understand—and help shape—a more human version of capitalism.” —Dina Sherif, Executive Director, MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, and Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan School of Management “Levine and MacBride offer an important intellectual framing for our times. They show how entrepreneurial dynamism combined with a long-term value orientation can deliver a broadly prosperous American economy that works for everyone—something we all need! Thought-provoking!” —Reid Hoffman, Cofounder, Manas AI and LinkedIn, and Partner, Greylock  “Economic opportunity is a bedrock of our democracy—and business, government, and societal leaders must work collaboratively to ensure a more balanced economy. Capital Evolution outlines a new way of thinking about our economy that could define American capitalism for generations to come. Seth and Elizabeth share invaluable insights for Americans looking to help protect our opportunity economy.” —Isabel Guzman, 27th Administrator, US Small Business Administration  “When you think about how much society has changed over the past 50 years, it’s hard to believe the prevailing model of capitalism has largely stayed the same. In Capital Evolution, Elizabeth MacBride and Seth Levine probe the frontier where new models are emerging. While not all these approaches will succeed, some will, and our world may be a better place when they do.” —Seth Goldman, Cofounder, Just Ice Tea, Honest Tea, and PLNT Burger, and Chair of the Board, Beyond Meat

Seth Levine

A longtime venture capitalist, Seth Levine works with venture funds and companies around the globe. His day job is as a partner at Foundry, a venture capital firm based in Boulder, CO, which he cofounded in 2006, with nearly $4 billion in assets under management. Easily distracted and a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, Seth also spends time as an advisor to entrepreneurs and policymakers—in the U.S. as well as in markets in the Middle East and Africa—to help promote entrepreneurship and economic development. He cofounded Pledge 1%, a global network of companies that have pledged equity, time, and product back to their local communities, and is a trustee of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he helped found their entrepreneurship program as well as a popular student hackathon (the “Macathon”). A passionate cyclist, above-average skier, and general fan of all things outdoors, Seth lives in Colorado with his wife and their three children. He and Elizabeth are the co-authors of The New Builders.

Elizabeth MacBride

Elizabeth MacBride is a journalist, author and consultant in finance, women’s rights, and technology. She is an advocate for a fair, accessible financial system and policies that support women’s economic power. She has written or edited for Quartz, Forbes Magazine, The Atlantic, Stanford Business Magazine, CNBC, BBC, Newsweek, and many others, and is the coauthor of two previous books: The Little Book of Robo Investing and The New Builders. As a journalist, her stories have been read by millions of people worldwide. Known for her courage and ability to reframe narratives, she has been under cover, reporting on the finances of the gun rights movement; written about entrepreneurship in developing markets; and worked in Dakar, Senegal, helping the military acquire strategic communications skills to counter disinformation.