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Clear all filters- Milken Institute1h 1m
Emerging Zoonotic Diseases and Planetary Health: Stopping the Next Pandemic Before It Starts
Melissa Stevens, Simone Friedman, Eric Goode, Mark Smolinski, Gunhild A. Stordalen
Leading experts, policymakers, and investors are mobilizing through the bipartisan "Stop Future Pandemics" bill and a $23 trillion capital initiative to restructure global food systems and halt wildlife trafficking that drives zoonotic disease emergence. This coordinated effort integrates the One Health approach to simultaneously address ecosystem degradation, industrial farming risks, and socioeconomic drivers of spillover by repurposing $700 billion in agricultural subsidies and establishing new ESG disclosure standards. With support from the World Bank, EAT, and over 377 organizations, stakeholders aim to prevent future pandemics by transforming supply chains, funding surveillance technology in resource-limited regions, and ensuring equity for indigenous communities before the next crisis emerges.
- Milken Institute1h 8m
Investing for Impact in Emerging and Frontier Markets
Glenn Yago, Bonnie Glick, Ambassador Gil Haskel, Strive Masiyiwa, Weldon Turner, Malado Kaba, Gil Haskel
Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick of USAID and Ambassador Gil Haskell of MASHAV launched a strategic partnership to mobilize the $16 trillion U.S. institutional investor community for sustainable infrastructure and digital development in Africa and Asia. Panelists including Strive Masiwa and Weldon Turner emphasized that overcoming a "gap of trust" and standardizing regulatory approval processes are critical to unlocking the $12 trillion in business opportunities outlined by the Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative aims to transition from emergency aid to impact investment by integrating climate-sensitive agriculture, 5G infrastructure, and localized financial solutions to support the projected 2.5 billion people in these regions by 2050.
- Milken Institute55 min
Venture Philanthropy in Action: A Case Study of EB Research Partnership and ProQR
Kristin Schneeman, Michael Hund, Alex Silver, Daniel de Boer, Mark de Souza, Esther Krofa
In a 2020 webinar moderated by Michael Hund of the EB Research Partnership (EBRP), experts Alex Silver, Daniel DeBoer, and Mark D'Souza detailed EBRP's venture philanthropy model, which invests capital in for-profit enterprises to de-risk intellectual property in exchange for financial returns rather than traditional grants. The discussion highlighted a successful collaboration with ProQR Therapeutics that led to the rapid formation of Wings Therapeutics, a structure leveraging equity and milestone-based royalties to accelerate Epidermolysis Bullosa drug development by years. By prioritizing specialized legal counsel and strategic flexibility over standard nonprofit conventions, EBRP aims to catalyze over 30 clinical trials and shift rare disease treatment timelines from years to months while generating competitive financial returns.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
The Impact Revolution - Conference Call Series
Glenn Yago, Sir Ronald Cohen, René Karsenti, Julie Monaco, Cynthia Muller
The panel outlines a financial paradigm shift where over $30 trillion in capital now integrates measurable social and environmental impact alongside traditional risk and return metrics. To prevent information asymmetries reminiscent of the 1929 crash, speakers argue for mandatory "impact-weighted accounts" similar to GAAP, citing initiatives by the Harvard Business School and the Network for Greening the Financial System. Furthermore, public-private partnerships are scaling blended finance models through standardized instruments like sustainability-linked bonds, with projections warning that failing to address racial equity could cost the U.S. $70 trillion by 2050.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Lessons Learned: Mitigating the Next Crisis
Andy Serwer, Tom Finke, Penny Pennington, Emmanuel Roman, Manny Roman, Claude Grunitzky
Representatives from Edward Jones, PIMCO, and Barings detailed their crisis preparedness strategies, highlighting how pre-pandemic simulations and established remote work infrastructures enabled rapid operational continuity during the 2020 market turmoil. The firms collectively addressed the "triple pandemic" of health, economic, and racial instability, committing to enhanced diversity initiatives while restructuring office protocols to prioritize hybrid work models and employee well-being. Looking ahead, these financial leaders forecast a volatile recovery characterized by severe credit cycle pressures in specific sectors and a permanent shift in investor risk appetite that will necessitate more rigorous stress testing and active management strategies.
- Milken Institute56 min
Opening Plenary | Part 2: Capital Markets in a Time of Global Disruption
Michael Milken, Scott Minerd, Steven Tananbaum, Lara Warner
Amidst a historic divergence where equity markets recover faster than debt, investors identify significant value in distressed legacy RMBS and double-B loans while avoiding complex CLO tranches. Governments have collaborated rapidly with the private sector to deploy liquidity through initiatives like the Swiss SME facility, creating a new operating model that contrasts sharply with the sluggish response of the 2008 crisis. Meanwhile, institutional investors navigate low yields and valuation gaps between public and private markets to capture returns in sectors like infrastructure and technology, with specific success observed in Boeing recapitalization strategies.
- Milken Institute58 min
The Long-Term Care Crisis: Exploring Innovative Financing and Delivery Strategies
Nora Super, Jeff Huber, Thomas McInerney, Robert Morse, Bob Morse, Tom McInerney
This session analyzes the critical gap between the aging population's long-term care needs and the current fragmented infrastructure, citing the collapse of the private insurance market and insufficient median assets for the "lost middle." Industry leaders and policymakers discuss pandemic-driven operational shifts, including the acceleration of telehealth and managed care models, alongside workforce initiatives to address staffing shortages. The discussion concludes with urgent recommendations for hybrid public-private financing, expanded social insurance programs, and tax incentives to stabilize the sector before the first baby boomers reach age 80.
- Milken Institute54 min
Racial Justice and Centering the Black Community: A Milken Institute Community Discussion
Richard Ditizio, Byron Allen, Philip Ozuah, Don Peebles, Debra Smith
This panel redefines systemic racism as an ambient condition perpetuating severe economic disparities in real estate, healthcare, and media despite decades of diversity initiatives. Key figures including Byron Allen, Don, and CalSTRS representatives highlighted how minority entrepreneurs face capital exclusion while institutions like CalSTRS leverage shareholder power to mandate board diversity. The discussion concluded with a strategic pivot from philanthropy to investment, framing the inclusion of underrepresented groups as an essential "emerging market" for national economic competitiveness.
- Milken Institute56 min
Chronic Disease: Exacerbating the Pandemic
Rick Berke, Susan Bailey, Garth Graham, Jaana Remes, Brooks Tingle
A high-level panel convened by the American Medical Association addresses a dual crisis where the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated chronic disease management and highlighted severe racial health disparities. Industry leaders from CVS Health, John Hancock, and academia propose systemic reforms including the "Time for Care" initiative, insurance models that actively incentivize preventative behaviors, and the urgent need for disaggregated health data to dismantle structural inequities. The discussion emphasizes a permanent shift toward telemedicine and consumer empowerment strategies designed to reverse dangerous trends in delayed medical care while framing public health investment as a critical driver of global economic recovery.
- Milken Institute58 min
Redefining Business as Usual: Finding Opportunity in Disruption
Gillian Tett, Ed Bastian, Janet Napolitano, Casey Wasserman
Executives from Delta Airlines, the University of California, and the sports industry outlined divergent recovery timelines for travel, education, and entertainment, projecting a three-year horizon for aviation full-scale operations and a hybrid academic model for universities. The discussion detailed strict safety protocols including mandatory masking, universal testing, and operational "bubbles" while addressing economic shifts such as reduced business travel and the strategic reallocation of police funding toward education to address systemic inequality. Ultimately, the panelists emphasized that resilience and technological adaptation will drive a cultural shift toward prioritizing health and sustainability, with a forecasted return to 50-80% normalcy within two years contingent on vaccine advancement.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Mental Health Innovations for the 21st Century
Joanne Kenen, LaTese Briggs, Arjun Desai, Kabir Nath, Richard Pops
A diverse panel of experts analyzed the pandemic's multifaceted impact on mental health, highlighting the rise of new crises among isolated populations and the limitations of telemedicine for complex addiction cases. Industry leaders and policymakers discussed critical reforms needed to address skewed pharmaceutical incentives, fund community-based workers, and shift corporate priorities toward genuine employee well-being. The discussion concluded with a consensus that lasting systemic change requires overhauling reimbursement models and increasing workforce diversity to support a post-pandemic world where mental health adaptation becomes permanent.
- Milken Institute56 min
China’s Economic Outlook
Eugene Tang, Eric Chen, Jianguang Shen, Jane Jie Sun
At a panel featuring Trip.com CEO Jane Sun, SoftBank's Eric Chen, and JD Digits Chief Economist Dr. Shen, leaders analyzed the V-shaped trajectory of China's post-pandemic economy driven by $4 billion in relief funds and a strategic shift toward digital "new infrastructure." The discussion highlighted how government-issued consumer vouchers and mandatory bank lending to SMEs have accelerated a 4.5% rise in industrial production while leaving travel and leisure sectors to rebound more slowly alongside the entry of eight million graduates into the job market. Despite supply chain shifts toward risk mitigation, the consensus points to long-term growth anchored in 5G, AI, and the digital transformation of domestic consumption rather than traditional heavy infrastructure.
- Milken Institute59 min
Credit Trends: Back From the Brink?
Staci Warden, Joshua S. Friedman, George Hicks, Rishi Kapoor
The discussion analyzes how pre-2020 structural mismatches in capital structures and weakened bank intermediation exacerbated the immediate sectoral divergence caused by the pandemic, particularly distressing retail and hospitality while supporting industrial real estate. Federal Reserve liquidity successfully stabilized markets but could not resolve underlying solvency issues, leading to a confirmed recession with default rates projected to exceed 10% and a recovery path hindered by the impending sunset of fiscal support. Consequently, the dialogue forecasts a shift toward stricter regulatory documentation, reduced reliance on central bank interventions, and new investment strategies focused on distressed restructurings and e-commerce infrastructure.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Restarting the Economic Engine
Erik Schatzker, Todd Boehly, Charles W. Scharf, Kerry Healey, David Hunt, Charlie Scharf
Experts David Hunt, Charlie Scharf, Kerry Healy, and Todd Boley forecast a two-year economic recovery marked by persistent unemployment and deep disparities, warning that minority-owned businesses face structural exclusion due to inadequate capital access. The panel emphasized shifting from broad government shutdowns to targeted behavioral compliance and digital infrastructure to balance public health with financial stability, while urging a second wave of fiscal aid for vulnerable sectors. Furthermore, participants called for private credit expansion, antitrust reform, and state-level experimentation to build system resilience, noting that current high-yield markets require specific interventions to prevent a prolonged downturn.
- Milken Institute56 min
Capital Markets in a Time of Global Disruption
Michael Milken, Scott Minerd, Steven Tananbaum, Lara Warner
The event analyzes the historical divergence where equity markets currently lead debt markets, creating valuation gaps that allow for distinct investment opportunities in legacy RMBS, distressed infrastructure bonds, and private-public arbitrage. Participants highlight the Federal Reserve's proactive intervention and government-private partnerships as critical factors accelerating recovery, contrasting this rapid response with the reactive measures seen in 2008. Strategic recommendations include advising over-levered firms on debt-for-equity swaps, restructuring high-yield portfolios with superior covenants, and leveraging tax-exempt municipal assets to meet actuarial pressures in a low-rate environment.