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Conversation with Bridgewater Associates' Founder, Ray Dalio | Milken Institute Asia Summit 2023
Ray Dalio, Richard Ditizio, Amos Garcia
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- Goldman Sachs21 min
Central bank divergence: Why it's happening and why it matters
Jan Hatzius, Peter Praet, Maurice Obstfeld, Alison Nathan
Market participants anticipate a divergence in G10 monetary policy as the European Central Bank prepares to cut rates in June while the U.S. Federal Reserve maintains its stance amid slower domestic disinflation and decelerating GDP growth. Leading economists argue that while this split may strengthen the dollar and trigger currency volatility, it is unlikely to cause systemic instability given deeper debt markets and improved inflation credibility globally. Experts further warn that premature Fed easing could tighten financial conditions too early, whereas sustained policy differences driven by U.S. fiscal expansion may prolong dollar strength and raise protectionist risks.
- Y Combinator41 min
Better AI Models, Better Startups
Gary, Jared, Harj, Diana, Melanie Warrick, Mark Mandelmann, Mark Blythington, Joel Morton, Jordan, Francesc Campoy Flores, Carrie Nordlund
The event analyzes a strategic shift where startups can thrive by building specialized vertical B2B tools and niche consumer products rather than competing with major labs on general-purpose interfaces. It highlights how advanced capabilities like massive context windows and multimodal reasoning create new opportunities in sectors such as robotics, legal tech, and personalized agents while maintaining RAG infrastructure for enterprise data control. Ultimately, the consensus advises founders to leverage these model improvements to automate complex workflows, citing historical precedents where specialized players succeeded by avoiding head-on competition with tech incumbents.
- The Economist25 min
Labour's pains: Britain’s growth problem
Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, Archie Hall, Sophie Petter, Max Norman
Amidst the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorations in Normandy, UK political analysts anticipate a decisive Labour victory under Keir Starmer, though the campaign has prioritized avoiding specific economic pledges over defining a bold mandate. While Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Starmer debated cultural topics, the broader British economy faces stagnation driven by low productivity and demographic shifts that may necessitate tax hikes unless modest EU integration occurs. Simultaneously, Venice has launched a controversial €5 day-tripper fee intended to deter over-tourism and protect its shrinking resident population, despite significant operational costs and exemptions that limit its immediate crowd-reducing impact.
- Milken Institute31 min
A Conversation with Citadel CEO Ken Griffin | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
Ken Griffin emphasizes the urgency of fiscal discipline and the preservation of dollar credibility while advocating for continued support of Ukraine to prevent geopolitical destabilization. He critiques current deficits and political interference in monetary policy, arguing that structural reforms to Social Security and a renewed commitment to meritocratic education are essential for long-term stability. Concurrently, Griffin identifies artificial intelligence as a primary catalyst for future productivity growth while highlighting the contrast between Miami's civic successes and ideological challenges facing Ivy League institutions.
- The Economist23 min
Modi’s mess: a shock election result spells uncertainty for India
Modi, Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Jeremy Page, Anjani Trivedi, Emily Steinmark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term with his BJP party relying on coalition partners after failing to win an absolute majority, forcing a shift from centralized governance to a consensus-based approach. In parallel, foreign investment in Africa contracted by $32 billion due to global economic headwinds, prompting businesses to pivot toward regional supply chains despite persistent logistical hurdles like visa restrictions. Meanwhile, researchers from the University of Milan successfully demonstrated that running along a suspended circular wall could simulate lunar gravity using only two minutes of daily exercise, offering a potential low-tech solution for long-term space health.
- Milken Institute39 min
Game Changers: Innovation and Evolution in Sports | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
Heather Brooks Karatz, Michele Kang, Marc Lasry, Candace Parker, Ryan Spoon, Masai Ujiri
Candice Parker, Michelle Kwan, and Masai Ujiri joined Mark Lautner and Ryan Smith to analyze the shifting sports investment landscape, highlighting Parker's transition into ownership and Kwan's multi-club valuation strategy for women's leagues. The panel identified a critical capital shortage in team acquisitions while forecasting a 400% valuation surge in women's sports driven by undervaluation and a global demographic shift toward Africa. These speakers outlined a five to ten-year roadmap for capturing subsequent media deal cycles and expanding digital engagement, positioning ownership expertise as the essential differentiator for future market success.
- The Economist23 min
The big gag: Hong Kong’s crackdown on freedom
June Mendoza, Rosie Bloor, Emma Irving, Simon Rabinovich, Anne Rowe
Following the 2020 national security law and subsequent Article 23 implementation, Hong Kong authorities have secured 14 convictions out of 17 defendants in the "Hong Kong 47" trial while arresting activists for social media posts, effectively aligning the territory's political freedoms with mainland China. Concurrently, the US startup ecosystem is experiencing a surge in business formation that has increased by approximately 80% since 2020, driven by a geographical shift toward smaller cities and a pivot toward AI-focused ventures despite tight interest rates. In the cultural sector, British artist June Mendoza died at age 99 after a career defined by painting over 400 likenesses of subjects ranging from royalty to strangers, often utilizing barter systems to exchange her art for goods.
- The Economist22 min
I, Claudia: Mexico’s new leader
Claudia, Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, Sarah Burke, Kinley Salmon, Erin Braun, Daniela Levine-Cava, Dr. Rick Spinrad
Claudia Sheinbaum secured Mexico's presidency as the nation's first female leader, inheriting a legacy marked by Andrés Manuel López Obrador's polarizing reforms and a Morena coalition poised to gain a two-thirds majority in Congress. Concurrently, NOAA forecasts a hyperactive 2024 Atlantic hurricane season driven by record sea surface temperatures and a shifting El Niño pattern, creating severe risks for major landfalls and potential disruptions to the November U.S. election timeline. In media developments, Rosie Bloor joined The Economist Intelligence as a co-host, bringing decades of international correspondent experience to focus on human-centric storytelling amid these global events.
- a16z26 min
7 Ways to Boost Retention (Both Pre- and Post-AI)
Experts identify seven distinct, cost-efficient retention methodologies that can elevate Day 30 retention rates from a standard 20% to an exceptional 35%. These mechanisms range from accelerating speed-to-value and implementing feature-gated onboarding to leveraging smart notifications, maintaining user streaks, and utilizing AI-driven personalization. By adopting strategies like designing reciprocity and granting status to power users, companies can transform user acquisition costs into sustainable growth while avoiding the "bird forest" pitfall of exhaustible demand.
- The Economist21 min
Out on a ledger: Trump convicted
Trump, Ora Okunbiyi, Jason Palmer, Sumi, Kenneth Werner, John McDermott
Former President Donald Trump became the first U.S. ex-president criminally convicted on 34 felony counts, a verdict he attributes to political retaliation while likely facing a suspended sentence and using the outcome to bolster his fundraising ahead of the November election. Simultaneously, South Africa's African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, forcing President Cyril Ramaphosa into difficult coalition negotiations between pragmatic centrist partners and populist allies. In personnel news, The Economist's Auret van der Merwe transitioned from on-air host to its Africa correspondent in Lagos to lead coverage of the continent's emerging business and cultural landscape.
- Milken Institute34 min
Harnessing the Power of David Beckham’s Global Brand | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
David Beckham, Jamie Salter, Michael Milken
Authentic Brands Group has solidified its status as a global leader in brand management by expanding its portfolio to include high-profile estates and the David Beckham partnership, while simultaneously driving a 25% revenue share from its new entertainment division, Studio 99. This strategic collaboration, finalized in 2022 after a decade of negotiations, leverages Beckham's 164 million social followers to accelerate content production and support Inter Miami CF's rise in Major League Soccer through the strategic acquisition of Lionel Messi. Looking ahead, the partnership aims to capitalize on the 2026 World Cup to establish soccer as the United States' premier sport, with ABG targeting substantial growth in its asset-light media model over the next five years.
- Y Combinator26 min
Startup Experts Discuss Doing Things That Don't Scale
Paul Graham's 2013 essay "Do Things That Don't Scale" challenges Silicon Valley orthodoxy by urging early-stage founders to manually solve immediate user problems before prioritizing technical infrastructure, a strategy exemplified by companies like Airbnb and DoorDash. This approach prioritizes rapid learning and product-market fit over theoretical scalability, allowing startups to validate demand through direct customer engagement while avoiding the pitfalls of building unwanted solutions. Although manual operations risk trapping founders in consultancy models, successfully transitioning to automation after securing initial traction provides a critical competitive advantage by ensuring software development addresses genuine market needs.
- The Economist28 min
The Intelligence: Rishi Sunak’s report card
Rishi Sunak, Jason Palmer, Ora Ogunbiyi, Matthew Holhouse, Ana Lankas, Katrin Braik
Britain's July 4th general election concludes Rishi Sunak's technocratic yet polarizing tenure, pitting a disunited Conservative Party struggling with a twenty-point polling deficit against a disciplined Labour opposition amidst a global security landscape resembling the Cold War. Concurrently, Latin America faces a homicide crisis driven by shifting drug markets, prompting Ecuador to adopt El Salvador's "iron fist" military strategies despite expert warnings that the region's wealthy, diversified gangs differ fundamentally from the impoverished extortion networks previously targeted. In a third distinct domain, climate-induced ice melt is altering the Earth's rotation by redistributing mass toward the equator, a phenomenon that temporarily offsets core-driven acceleration and delays the technical need for a negative leap second in global timekeeping systems.
- Goldman Sachs27 min
Can private equity bounce back?
Alex Blostein, Allison Nathan, Mike Nickols, Gina Lytle
Following a period of exceptional growth, the private equity industry is navigating a cyclical reversion marked by subdued returns and a record $2.5 trillion in dry powder, driven by a valuation gap between buyers and sellers and limited institutional capital availability. Goldman Sachs projects a shift toward multi-asset platforms and global expansion, with firms increasingly relying on private credit, secondary markets, and GP-led continuation funds to manufacture returns and provide liquidity in a higher-rate environment. This consolidation trend suggests that future market success will depend on diversification and operational value creation rather than financial leverage, as the sector matures and normalizes its growth trajectory.