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The Roots That Outlive Us

Why Evergreen Companies Matter More Than Ever
Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:00 am
by Marc J. Lane

I’m excited to share that I’ve launched a new Substack, Capital & Conscience, where I’ll be posting more frequent writing on how to drive impact through innovation, law, capital, and policy.

My latest piece explores evergreen companies: businesses built for long-term resilience, stewardship, and sustainable value creation rather than short-term extraction. The article examines how mission-driven companies can leverage their community-focused foundations to build organizations that endure across generations while continuing to drive innovation and growth. At a time when so many institutions are driven by short-term incentives, it’s increasingly important to consider how we build companies designed to last.

You can read the article here, and I hope you’ll subscribe to Capital and Conscience to follow future articles and newsletters as the platform continues to grow.

https://marcjlane.substack.com/p/the-roots-that-outlive-us?r=5da9t


 


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