The benefit corporation form was first created in Maryland in 2010. Later, Conscious Capitalism became a movement based on a 2013 book co-authored by John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods. Together, capitalism and business models require more than just maximizing shareholder value. Senator Elizabeth Warren has recently proposed new legislation on accountable capitalism that will present new opportunities and challenges for business leadership.

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