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Clear all filters- Milken Institute1h 1m
Walking the Talk: Investing in the Future of Black Banks, Entrepreneurship, and Opportunity
Eugene Cornelius, Jr, Henry Childs II, Emanuel Friedman, Tracy Gray, Joseph Haskins, Jr., Aron Betru
This panel examines the systemic barriers preventing Black entrepreneurs from accessing capital and reveals that closing the racial wealth gap could unlock $1.6 trillion in US economic potential. Experts advocate for a strategic shift from traditional inclusion to innovation by leveraging $9 billion in government-funded preferred stock to mobilize $90 billion in community lending and aggregating pension capital for diverse asset managers. The discussion concludes with a call to build a self-sustaining minority economy driven by global export opportunities, artificial intelligence, and direct financing models rather than reliance on historically exclusionary systems.
- 80,000 Hours1h 2m
Ezra Klein on aligning journalism, politics, and what matters most
In this discussion, journalist Ezra Klein applies an Effective Altruism framework to media strategy, advocating for "institutions inside institutions" and philanthropic cross-subsidization to sustain deep coverage of critical but difficult topics like AI safety and global development. Klein challenges the community's over-reliance on measurable metrics and cognitive bias literature while warning that political "hobbyism" often substitutes for the tangible impact found in local engagement. The conversation concludes with insights into maintaining high professional output through intense focus blocks, arguing that personal constraints like parenting can coexist with rigorous work when centered on core deliverables.
- All-In Podcast1h 17m
E26: State of Venture Capital, plus fan questions on longevity, decentralization & quantum computing
Chamath, Calacanis, David Sinclair, David Friedberg, David Sacks
Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Friedberg discuss emerging trends in longevity science, the institutional maturation of Bitcoin, and the atomization of the venture capital market. The conversation highlights a strategic shift toward non-dilutive financing tools like Pipe and ClearBank while critiquing the high-risk, long-horizon timelines of deep tech sectors such as quantum computing and fusion. To capitalize on these market inefficiencies, the hosts launched their "Punch Draft" syndicate and the "WetYourBeak" portal to actively source and fund early-stage entrepreneurs outside traditional VC structures.
- All-In Podcast1h 10m
E25: Biden's vaccine mandate, "equity" in distribution, NFT speculation, impact of inflation & more
Biden, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Yung Spielburg, Meghan Markle, Glenn Greenwald, Beeple, Banksy, David Sacks
President Biden mobilized a national vaccination effort by making all adults eligible for shots by May 1st, contrasting sharply with California's criticized hoarding of unused doses while New England data confirmed high efficacy rates. Concurrently, the discourse shifted to economic and cultural topics, including debates over a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, the speculative NFT market frenzy exemplified by a $69 million Beeple sale, and scrutiny of San Francisco's district attorney regarding rising crime rates. Critics argued that equity-based policies and inflationary measures mask structural inequalities, while investors faced warnings about the volatility of tech stocks, SPACs, and the sustainability of current market bubbles.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 2m
Jack Maynard: The Untold Story: How Being Thrown Out The Jungle Changed My Life Forever | E71
Jack Maynard, Stephen Bartlett
Following the resurfacing of deleted tweets from his youth, YouTuber Jack Maynard was abruptly removed from the Australian jungle set of *I'm a Celebrity* and subsequently diagnosed with PTSD, which severely stalled his career and triggered debilitating anxiety. His recovery trajectory shifted after participating in *The Traitors*, where structured task completion helped him overcome social fear, leading to a stable personal life and a strategic pivot toward business ownership. The discussion further highlights the volatility of the creator economy while contrasting these struggles with host Stephen Bartlett's promotion of his non-fiction book on vulnerability and financial success.
- All-In Podcast1h 11m
E24: Markets trend down, political pandemic manipulation, stimulus breakdown, biological Patriot Act
Chamath, Calacanis, Chesa Boudin, Jason, David Sacks
Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, and David Sacks discuss a $2 billion market drawdown driven by rising Treasury yields and a broader critique of unsustainable U.S. fiscal policies and pandemic management. The panel condemns California's handling of the crisis, including vaccine hoarding and excessive spending, while warning of future privacy encroachments through mandatory vaccination passports. Despite the immediate economic volatility, the speakers predict a rapid recovery as the U.S. economy proves antifragile and political sentiment shifts toward centrism following upcoming recall efforts.
- The Diary Of A CEO53 min
Extremely Honest Q&A | The Diary Of A CEO | E70
The speaker outlines a framework for navigating modern challenges by treating uncertainty as preparable through acceptance, optimism, and action while redefining time management as a process of prioritizing meaningful macro-goals over mere efficiency. Drawing on analogies from labor and stock markets, the presentation argues that maximizing earning potential requires strategic market selection rather than just skill acquisition, and identifies sales as the foundational skill necessary to persuade others and build successful ventures. Furthermore, the discourse addresses the psychological dimensions of success, framing imposter syndrome and procrastination as growth catalysts and warning that the pursuit of meaning requires actively curating purpose to counter hedonic adaptation and the inevitable friction of outgrowing unsupportive social circles.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
The Next Decade: How to Manage Disruption
Scarlet Fu, Beth Ferreira, Gregg Lemkau, Brian Sheth, Chris Stadler
Leading investment experts discuss how the pandemic has accelerated the commoditization of technology and triggered a 28-year high rate of operational disruption, forcing a permanent shift toward hybrid work models and virtual deal-making. The panel highlights unprecedented capital deployment creating a valuation barbell that distorts traditional buying opportunities, while specific sectors like biotech, digital health, and software modernization drive innovation amidst concerns over social cohesion and inequality. Future market dynamics are expected to evolve into a hybrid public exit strategy combining IPOs, SPACs, and direct listings, with management resiliency and ESG integration serving as the primary metrics for long-term investment viability.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
From Social Pariah to Social Fabric: What Is the Future of Digital Media?
Willow Bay, Hani Farid, Tristan Harris, Karen Kornbluth, Niloufar Razihau
Leading experts and policymakers convened to analyze how social media business models monetize engagement and polarization, creating systemic risks that current voluntary safety measures fail to address. The panel proposed urgent regulatory reforms including independent algorithmic audits, "board of the people" structures, and temporary election "circuit breakers" to mitigate disinformation and protect democratic processes. By treating the attention economy like the financial sector requiring oversight, the discussion concluded that proactive legal frameworks and a cultural shift toward digital literacy are essential to prevent societal collapse.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Finance as a Force for Good
Ben White, Kate Barton, Mark Machin, Jeffrey M. Solomon, Andrew Weinberg
Panelists discuss a widening divergence between ebullient financial markets and weak economic fundamentals, driven by $27 trillion in global fiscal stimulus that is largely diverting into asset reflation rather than immediate consumption. The discussion highlights how regulatory shifts toward revenue generation and carbon pricing, alongside the rise of family offices integrating sustainability values, aim to redirect capital toward real economy growth and climate innovation. Experts emphasize that future stability requires pivoting from financial engineering to investing in people and middle-market firms while consolidating fragmented ESG reporting to ensure long-term value creation.
- Milken Institute1h 17m
Part 1: A Conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
Phil Murphy, Edward Greissing, Lynn Goldman, Judith Monroe, David Rhew, Alyssa Rieder
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy detailed the state's data-driven pandemic response, highlighting the establishment of a massive PPE stockpile, the training of surge healthcare workers, and the creation of a $100 million relief fund for small businesses. Alongside First Lady Tammy Murphy, the administration launched the "Nurture NJ" initiative to address systemic disparities in Black maternal infant mortality while advocating for a strengthened national public health infrastructure and increased federal investment in the CDC and NIH. The broader panel emphasized that future preparedness requires modernizing data infrastructure, closing the digital divide, and implementing a holistic strategy that integrates health equity into all policy decisions to prevent a return to pre-pandemic inequities.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Are You Willing to Give Up Your Privilege?
Richard Ditizio, Sarah Kate Ellis, Daniel Markovits, Darren Walker, Felicia Wong
A panel of economists, philanthropists, and advocates argues that systemic inequality stems from unaddressed privilege and a rigged meritocracy, highlighting vast wealth gaps and institutional subsidies that favor elite sectors over public institutions. Speakers propose structural interventions including treating broadband as a public utility, mandating diverse corporate governance, and reforming tax exemptions to redistribute resources toward marginalized communities. The group concludes that overcoming this modern caste system requires maintaining political discomfort to forge coalitions capable of unlocking trillions in economic potential while dismantling the barriers that entrench hierarchy.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Bridge and Blend: The Role of DFIs in Scaling Sustainable Financing
Alison Harwood, Amit Bouri, Joan Larrea, Nancy Lee, Monish Mahurkar
With the annual financing gap for Sustainable Development Goals in emerging markets estimated at $2.5 trillion, development finance institutions face critical challenges in mobilizing the necessary private capital due to institutional constraints and a historical overconcentration in middle-income regions. To address this disparity, organizations like the International Finance Corporation are shifting strategies by targeting low-income countries with specialized "stretch funds" that absorb early-stage risks and harmonizing global impact metrics to streamline complex deals. Experts emphasize that achieving the 2030 deadlines requires immediate structural reform to transform concessional finance into scalable market infrastructure rather than relying solely on bespoke transactions.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Beyond Financials: The Importance of ESG
Billy Nauman, Daniel Barclay, Pierre Breber, Lori Heinel, Lydie Hudson
Executives from Chevron, BMO Capital Markets, State Street, and Credit Suisse convened at the Milken Institute Global Conference to advocate for an "and" world where financial returns and ESG standards are mutually required. Participants argued that divestment is less effective than strategic engagement and incentive-based financing, with leaders like Pierre Breber defending high-return fossil fuel operations and Laurie Heinel emphasizing the materiality of ESG risks to long-term shareholder value. The panel concluded that despite global regulatory fragmentation and rating inconsistencies, the convergence of values and value is inevitable, positioning sustainable performance as a primary driver of capital allocation and cost of capital in a post-pandemic economy.
- Milken Institute58 min
Common Sense in Uncommon Times
Michael Milken, Afsaneh Beschloss, George G. Hicks, Jonathan Sokoloff, Neal Wilson
The Milken Institute Global Conference convened investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders to address the pandemic's economic disruption under the theme of "Common Sense for Uncommon Investors," emphasizing the integration of public health and social equity into financial strategy. Key figures including representatives from Leonard Green, Rock Creek, and Vardy Capital detailed adaptive measures such as liquidity tracking, shifts toward private distressed assets, and support for minority depository institutions to navigate volatile markets. The discussion concluded with projections of a K-shaped recovery, anticipated defaults in high-yield bonds, and a permanent acceleration in digital adoption and hybrid work models.