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Clear all filters- Milken Institute43 min
Philanthropic Responses to COVID-19 in Asia-Pacific - Conference Call Series
Richard Ditizio, Laurence Lien, Binod Chaudhary, Andrew Forrest, Cherie Nursalim, Rich D'Attizio
The Milken Institute convened a global panel of philanthropic leaders and experts to analyze the $8 billion surge in pandemic funding and the accelerating pace of medical research, which now includes 335 tracked treatments and vaccines. Participants examined divergent national strategies from the US to Asia, highlighting specific interventions such as Australia's massive infrastructure investment and Indonesia's triple-pillar approach to economic resilience. The discussion concluded with a unified call to transition from immediate relief to long-term institutional rebuilding through blended finance and collaborative dashboards designed to protect essential supply chains and prevent mass poverty.
- Milken Institute31 min
North Korea: The Knowns and Unknowns Inside the Hermit Kingdom - Conference Call Series
Laura Deal Lacey, James Crabtree, Anna Fifield, Prof. Robert Kelly, Yasuhide Nakayama, Dr. John Park, Bob Kelly
A specialized panel assessed the fragility of North Korean stability following Kim Jong-un's unexplained absence, citing his deteriorating health and lack of an established successor as critical succession risks. Experts highlighted that while the regime has sealed its borders to prevent a catastrophic health crisis, its economy relies on eroding smuggling networks and a corrupt elite class that prioritizes Kim's survival amidst rising international sanctions. Geopolitically, the analysis suggests Kim is shifting toward unconventional behavior and developing new strategic weapons to maintain leverage, potentially positioning himself to capitalize on a favorable U.S. political environment while China seeks regional stability.
- Goldman Sachs29 min
Andrew Roberts, Historian and Author of "Leadership in War"
Andrew Roberts, Anthony Gutmann
Andrew Roberts' latest book *Leadership and War* analyzes nine historical figures who shaped modern history, challenging deterministic views by asserting that individual will and specific personal choices, such as Napoleon's 1812 invasion, primarily drive outcomes rather than impersonal forces. The author argues that traits like charisma and moral character are irrelevant to success, identifying ruthlessness, total self-belief, and a pivotal late-twenties biographical moment as the shared characteristics of these leaders. Roberts concludes that while historical leaders like Churchill and Thatcher controlled information and embraced a sense of destiny, modern leaders face fundamentally different challenges in the digital age where censoring negative news is impossible.
- Milken Institute33 min
The World Post COVID-19: Silver Linings for Business - Conference Call Series
Laura Deal Lacey, Oriel Morrison, Raj Ganguly, Magnus Grimeland, Chatri Sityodtong, Laura DeLacy
The Milken Institute convened a global webinar series featuring leaders from B Capital, Antler, and ONE Championship to analyze the unprecedented economic and societal shifts driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. These experts detailed how the crisis has halted traditional sectors while accelerating growth in digital health and education technology, prompting entrepreneurs to adopt a "warrior mentality" to secure supply chains and generate employment. The discussion further emphasized that while immediate survival strategies focus on short-term profitability, the long-term outlook predicts permanent structural changes in global governance and supply chain management.
- Milken Institute44 min
The Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate Investment - Conference Call Series
Peggy Sito, Hugh Andrew, Stuart Crow, Kenneth Gaw, Abhinav Ram Reddy, Laura DeLacy, Kenny Goh, Abhinav Reddy
This analysis details the severe contraction in Asia-Pacific real estate activity during early 2020, where transaction volumes fell 30% and specific sectors like hospitality and construction faced operational collapses due to pandemic restrictions. Despite current distress, investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic with significant capital reserves poised to deploy once clarity emerges, while institutional players shift focus toward defensive assets like logistics, data centers, and medical facilities. Forecasts suggest a recovery timeline two to three times the duration of the lockdown, with markets possessing strong domestic fundamentals expected to rebound faster than those reliant on tourism and external trade.
- Milken Institute21 min
Public Health Response to the Coronavirus
Dr. Christopher Morris of George Washington University assesses the early trajectory of the novel coronavirus outbreak, noting over 45,000 confirmed cases and 1,100 deaths while questioning the transparency of Chinese data reporting. He identifies two primary outcomes: the virus either becoming a severe seasonal pathogen or triggering a global pandemic, a scenario compounded by a lack of sustained funding for coronavirus research. Morris further highlights the WHO's enforcement delays and the urgent need for rapid diagnostic technologies, as vaccine development remains a minimum one-year process.
- Milken Institute35 min
MIc'd Up | Part 1: The Future of Education and Leadership
Deepak Chopra, Dave Asprey, VIKAS KHANNABISWAMY
Dr. Deepak Chopra outlines a transformative leadership framework defined by the LEADERS acronym, which redefines authority as a symbolic unification of collective dreams rather than bureaucratic power. He argues that true leadership requires a shift from ego-driven survival instincts to a state of flow, utilizing deep listening and emotional bonding to foster collective emergence. Furthermore, Chopra projects a future where AI and immersive VR technologies will revolutionize personalized health interventions and childhood development by bypassing traditional limitations to enhance intuition and creativity.
- Goldman Sachs23 min
Ken Mehlman, KKR’s Global Head of Public Affairs and Co-Head of Global Impact
Ken Melman, a former National Field Director for the 2000 Bush campaign and Chairman of the Republican National Committee, led the George W. Bush re-election effort by negotiating authority that superseded senior advisors and later spearheaded a historic apology to the NAACP to address racial divisiveness. Currently directing KKR's Global Impact Fund, Melman manages a $1.3 billion investment vehicle targeting sustainable development sectors like clean water and workforce development to align financial returns with United Nations goals. He further analyzes the current populist political climate by advising candidates to prioritize engagement metrics and volatile suburban voters in key states rather than traditional fundraising totals.
- Milken Institute29 min
Mic'd Up - Part 2:Genomics & the Future of Medicine
Rick Berke, Phil Febbo, Anamika Mehta, Rakesh Suri
The event details how advanced viral defense mechanisms, culturally attuned facility designs, and rapidly declining genomic sequencing costs are reshaping clinical precision medicine, with specific case studies highlighting Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's successful integration of these technologies. Key speakers analyze the friction caused by fragmented U.S. payers and electronic health records while contrasting these challenges with the streamlined adoption seen in the UK and the UAE's population-specific cancer initiatives. The discussion concludes with a strategic roadmap for the next decade that emphasizes decentralized care, robust data privacy protocols, and AI-driven analytics to transform genomic insights into actionable, personalized patient outcomes.
- Milken Institute25 min
Mic'd Up - Part 1: Public Health Response to Coronavirus
This expert panel discusses the emerging COVID-19 outbreak, noting its official WHO naming to prevent stigmatization, approximately 45,000 confirmed cases primarily in China, and the critical lack of international access due to data transparency concerns. Speakers analyze divergent future scenarios ranging from endemic circulation to a global pandemic with a 2% fatality rate, while critiquing delayed WHO leadership and insufficient vaccine development timelines that may exceed a year. The discussion further addresses necessary public health strategies, including social distancing over universal masking, the economic risks of draconian travel restrictions, and the urgent need for rapid diagnostic deployment amid funding cycles that previously hampered preparedness.
- Milken Institute44 min
Lunch Program - Part 2: The New Age of Consumerism
Hadley Gamble, Mohammed Alshaya, Mike Novogratz, Dan Murphy, Mohamed Alshayer
At the Milken Institute Middle Eastern Africa Summit, moderated by CNBC's Dan Murphy, Alshaya Group Executive Chairman Mohamed Alshayer and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz discussed the strategic evolution of the modern consumer market. They highlighted how brands must pivot toward experiential value, digital integration, and authentic storytelling to capture the loyalty of Millennials and Gen Z, citing Alshaya's aggressive five-year, $5 billion investment plan in Saudi Arabia as a primary example of regional expansion. The dialogue further explored the rising influence of celebrity-driven viral marketing and the accelerating institutional acceptance of cryptocurrency, with both leaders advocating for adaptive business models that embrace ESG principles and technological innovation.
- Milken Institute37 min
Opening Plenary - Part 2: Global Overview
Waleed Al Muhairi, Adam Boehler, Raymond Dalio, Dina Powell McCormick, John, Haldun al-Mubarak
The event analyzes escalating global economic headwinds driven by geopolitical tensions and the coronavirus outbreak while detailing how major institutional investors like Mubadala adjust their portfolios toward cash-flow robust assets amidst shifting monetary policies. Simultaneously, the discussion highlights the strategic maneuvering of entities such as the DFC to counter Chinese influence in emerging markets and addresses the urgent need for economic diversification in the Middle East to mitigate youth unemployment risks. Experts emphasize that long-term success now depends on integrating ESG principles and accelerating the transition away from hydrocarbon dependency before fiscal stability is compromised by resource depletion.
- Goldman Sachs32 min
Risk Management - Goldman Sachs 2020 Investor Day
Brian Lee, Karen Seymour, Sarah Smith, Shira Fredman
A panel of four seasoned executives, including CRO Brian Lee and General Counsel Karen Seymour, outlined a risk and compliance framework defined by an independent function that integrates disciplined risk-reward strategies into all new business initiatives. The firm aims to maintain a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio between 13% and 13.5% while deploying robust stress-testing methodologies and enhanced surveillance systems to address geopolitical, climate, and cybersecurity threats. This approach ensures that control functions participate in strategic planning from day one and that the balance sheet retains fair valuation flexibility regardless of accounting designations.
- Goldman Sachs31 min
Fixed Income Investor Relations - Goldman Sachs 2020 Investor Day
Beth Hammack, Kerry Halio, Rajeshri Datta
Goldman Sachs is accelerating a strategic shift to increase unsecured consumer deposits, aiming to replace $10 billion of wholesale debt annually to reduce interest costs and fund a long-term 50-50 debt-deposit mix. Complementing this funding evolution, the firm plans to shorten its wholesale debt weighted average maturity to eight years or less while executing a targeted transition away from LIBOR by the end of 2021. These liquidity and asset-liability management initiatives, supported by robust capital buffers and conservative underwriting, are projected to lower net interest expenses by $1 billion over the medium term.
- Lex Fridman20 min
David Chalmers: What is Consciousness? | AI Podcast Clips
The speaker defines phenomenal consciousness as subjective experience distinct from information processing, highlighting the unresolved "hard problem" of explaining how physical brain processes generate feeling. While the event traces the shifting medical consensus on infant pain and the logical expansion of consciousness to diverse entities, it critically examines competing theories like panpsychism, cosmopsychism, and Integrated Information Theory as potential solutions. Ultimately, the presentation contrasts these minority views against the orthodox scientific stance, arguing that consciousness may require treatment as a fundamental property of reality rather than a mere emergent byproduct of complex machinery.