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Clear all filters- Milken Institute1h 0m
The New Macro Playbook | Global Conference 2026
Stephanie Ruhle, André Esteves, George Goncalves, Karen Karniol-Tambour, Seema Shah, Jeffrey Solomon
Global capital flows are shifting from a U.S.-centric model to diversified inflows in emerging markets and resource economies, driven by a transition from efficiency-based globalization to sovereign security-focused supply chains. This structural change, characterized by modern mercantilism and massive AI infrastructure spending, has created a bifurcated economy where fiscal deficits and geopolitical fragmentation fuel persistent inflation while prompting investors to seek physical assets over traditional equities. As nations fragment into isolated economic blocks and governments face rising risks of financial repression, investors must navigate these divergent currency zones to identify opportunities in captive markets protected by national industrial policies.
- a16z1h 4m
Jake Paul on Going From YouTube to Boxing to Investing | a16z ft. Anti Fund
Antifun has launched a fully over-subscribed $100 million growth fund to leverage Jake Paul's cultural influence alongside traditional venture capital resources, targeting tier-one AI and tech entities like OpenAI and SpaceX. This partnership merges Paul's experience as a resilient "tastemaker" who successfully pivoted from YouTube to professional boxing with strategic insights from industry veterans, focusing on founders who combine high pain tolerance with exceptional attention-wielding capabilities. Together, the collaborators aim to incubate new companies while championing a future where human value is defined by a dual focus on technical "AI maxing" and charismatic "looks maxing" in an increasingly automated landscape.
- Milken Institute59 min
Breakthroughs Reshaping Aging and Longevity | Global Conference 2026
Richard Lui, Joe Betts-LaCroix, Tom Hale, Richard Isaacson, Carina Kern, John Whyte
Leaders from Retro Biosciences, Aura Health, Link Jevity, and the AMA convened to discuss accelerating longevity medicine through therapies targeting necrosis and autophagy alongside continuous health monitoring. The panel identified critical systemic barriers including outdated reimbursement models and fragmented disease silos while highlighting breakthroughs like generative AI-driven drug discovery and home-based neuro-insight testing. With a predicted market readiness of 3 to 6 out of 10, the group anticipates the first anti-aging therapeutics will reach consumers within five years as the industry shifts from reactive sick care to proactive aging reversal.
SpaceX Hit $2 Trillion. Now Everyone Wants a Jet
Israel 'Izzy' Slodowitz, Captain Raz Matus, Israel Slodowitz, Molly O'Shea
Amidst a surge in ultra-high-net-worth individuals driven by major tech and space IPOs, the private aviation sector is grappling with a severe supply-demand imbalance caused by rapid wealth accumulation and insufficient pilot training pipelines. This unprecedented demand has inverted traditional asset depreciation, causing aircraft prices to rise sharply while operational challenges like corrosion repair and supply chain delays push annual ownership costs to between $2 million and $4 million. Industry experts advise new buyers to prioritize chartering experience over immediate purchase, utilize specific tax incentives like full expensing cautiously, and select aircraft models with robust parts availability to mitigate long-term maintenance risks.
- All-In Podcast1h 24m
World's First Trillionaire, Anthropic Fable Banned, The New Oligarchs, Iran Peace Deal
Dario Amodei, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, David Sacks
Freeburg and Sacks examine the emergence of a new political oligarchy that erodes individual liberties while detailing Elon Musk's record-breaking SpaceX IPO and his strategic acquisition of the coding agent Cursor. The conversation also addresses the U.S. government's forced shutdown of Anthropic's "Fable" model due to national security concerns and outlines a potential ceasefire deal that would resolve the Iran conflict by removing enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief. Finally, the speakers project a future of fragmented AI infrastructure and democratized private equity investment, arguing that industry self-regulation is essential to prevent government gatekeepers from cementing a technological oligopoly.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
India Ahead: Growth, Investment, and Global Ambition | Global Conference 2026
Karan Bilimoria, Haigreve Khaitan, Vivek Lall, Ajay Piramal, Suneeta Reddy
India's economy, now the world's fourth or sixth largest with a $4 trillion GDP, targets third-place status by 2031 through aggressive manufacturing incentives, digital infrastructure expansion, and a robust legal framework that recently restored its Triple-B+ credit rating. Driven by a youthful demographic, rapid financial inclusion via the Aadhaar system, and strategic shifts in defense and space sectors, the nation has lifted 300 to 400 million people out of poverty while attracting significant foreign investment despite challenges regarding energy security and workforce upskilling. With stable democratic institutions and ambitious reforms in taxation and bankruptcy codes, India is positioning itself as a global innovation hub capable of sustaining long-term growth even as it navigates currency fluctuations and climate resilience needs.
- Milken Institute52 min
Investing in the Resiliency of HBCUs | Global Conference 2026
Ayesha Rascoe, Melissa Bradley, Bill Bynum, Bobbie Knight, Todd McDonald
With a combined $16.5 billion annual economic impact and a $146 billion lifetime earnings contribution from graduates, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are emerging as critical economic engines through strategic partnerships with corporate giants like NVIDIA and AWS rather than traditional charitable giving. Organizations such as Hope Enterprise Corporation and Liberty Bank have deployed approximately $200 million to restructure balance sheets, upgrade research facilities at institutions like Tuskegee, and unlock real estate potential on HBCU land. Consequently, policymakers and investors are increasingly viewing these 45 Deep South institutions as a distinct asset class, leveraging initiatives like R1 research status elevations and a proposed federal clearinghouse to attract the capital necessary to close the funding gap with predominantly white peers.
- Stanford Online50 min
Stanford MS&E435 Economics of the AI Supercycle | Spring 2026 | Building AI Factories
Chase Lochmiller, Apoorv Agrawal
Hyperscalers are pouring capital into AI infrastructure that rivals historic U.S. projects, driven by a shift in bottlenecks from chip availability to securing powered shells and skilled labor. In Abilene, Texas, Crusoe is deploying a 2.1-gigawatt campus hosting tenants like Oracle and OpenAI, where rapid construction faces significant wage inflation due to a scarcity of tradespeople and tripling costs for power equipment. While traditional hardware risks obsolescence, the economic model shows accelerated returns as managed services can halve the payback period to two years, even as the sector grapples with future challenges in labor supply and open-source competition.
- Milken Institute53 min
Catalyzing Capital, Innovation, and Impact to Advance Women's Health | Global Conference 2026
Esther Krofah, Jill Biden, Diana Ramos, Kalahn Taylor-Clark, Afton Vechery
The Women's Health Network, comprising 170 organizations, launched a $1 billion funding initiative led by Merck's Health Catalytic Fund to address century-old data gaps and the $2 billion annual productivity loss caused by menopause. Driven by strategic partnerships like California's PRIMA screening tool and private sector innovations such as Modern Fertility, the coalition is leveraging artificial intelligence and capital to de-risk early-stage commercialization while targeting a 50% reduction in maternal mortality. This convergence of philanthropic resources and consumer demand aims to shift medical research from male-centric models to comprehensive care for the 51% of the global population that women represent.
$40B Fund, 1 Creator: Why Lightspeed Hired Zauey Talks
Zauey, Claire Zau, Josh Machiz, Molly O'Shea
Lightspeed partner Josh formalized a unique arrangement with investor Claire Zhao, allowing her to join the firm while retaining editorial control of her media brand, Zowie Talks, which now reaches over 350,000 followers. Leveraging this platform, Zhao co-hosts the new "Lightwork" initiative to bridge the gap between complex venture insights and mainstream audiences, specifically translating deep tech and AI trends into accessible narratives. This strategy supports Lightspeed's broader goal of building a robust top-of-funnel ecosystem for AI-native services, agent infrastructure, and deep tech investments like Sycamore Labs and Anthropic.
- Milken Institute53 min
The Legacy Play: How Global Sport Shapes Cities, Economies, and Culture | Global Conference 2026
Willow Bay, Jack Alexy, Chris Brearton, Breezy Johnson, Lindsay Taylor, Trisha Worthington
The "Legacy Play" panel convened media leaders, philanthropists, and Olympic gold medalists to analyze the commercial disparities and technological advancements reshaping global sports. Discussion highlighted the United States' unique reliance on private funding compared to state-backed peer nations, while detailing how AI integration and evolving media strategies are democratizing access and enhancing athlete branding. Participants further emphasized the critical role of mental health support and sustainable venue legacies in ensuring long-term career viability and equitable growth for women's sports.
- All-In Podcast1h 8m
All-In's Best Ideas Pitch Competition: 4 Investors Present Their Top Trades Live
Chamath, Aaron Cowen, Dan Dreyfus, Oleg Nodelman, Kyle Samani, Jason, Friedberg, Gavin, David Sacks
In a format replicating the Ira Sohn investment conference, managers Aaron Cowan, Dan Dreyfuss, Oleg Nodelman, and Kyle Simani presented high-conviction theses for MGM Resorts, Talon Energy, Actis Oncology, and GeoNet. MGM Resorts secured both audience and panel votes by highlighting a hostile Barry Diller acquisition bid alongside substantial hidden asset value in Japanese and Dubai casino licenses, effectively outperforming Talon Energy's nuclear power thesis and the biotech and crypto pitches from the other two presenters. The event concluded with panelists Gavin and Chamath ranking MGM as the top opportunity for risk-adjusted returns while noting the binary nature of the remaining investment theses.
- 80,000 Hours1h 30m
Why advanced AI isn't like other technologies
A gathering of leading AI researchers and policymakers recently convened to address the pressing existential risk posed by advanced artificial intelligence, which experts warn could trigger a rapid, civilization-altering transformation within a single decade. The event highlighted alarming evidence that AI systems are already surpassing human capabilities in specialized domains, raising critical concerns about loss of control, weaponization, and the displacement of human labor due to unprecedented scalability. With over 1,000 scientists urging immediate mitigation efforts to prevent potential human extinction, participants emphasized the urgent need for institutional reform and increased workforce allocation to manage the unique speed and magnitude of this technological shift.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Why Africa, Why Now: Investing in the World's Next Growth Engine | Global Conference 2026
British Robinson, Runa Alam, Qahir Dhanani, Courtney Powell, Ethiopis Tafara, Meg Whitman, Samaila Zubairu
A diverse panel of experts from the World Bank, IFC, and leading private equity firms outlines Africa's shift from a resource-dependent economy to a consumer and technology-driven powerhouse with a projected workforce of 2.5 billion by 2050. Participants highlight that superior recovery rates, decoupled sovereign risk, and undervalued assets make the continent a high-return destination, prompting a strategic pivot toward private equity, green energy supply chains, and fintech. Consequently, institutional investors are urged to bridge local capital gaps through Public-Private Partnerships and to align pension fund mandates with infrastructure projects that address the urgent need to employ the continent's massive youth population.
Brian Singerman: "If SpaceX Didn't Work, Founders Fund Wouldn't Exist"
Brian Singerman, Molly O'Shea, Elon, Peter Thiel, Cyan Banister, Palmer Luckey, Alex Karp, Max Levchin, Trae Stephens, Scott Nolan
Brian Zingerman outlines a venture capital philosophy that prioritizes founder strength over financial metrics, citing concentrated bets on entities like SpaceX and Palantir as essential for generating outsized returns. Currently pivoting to invest exclusively in authentic general partners, he leverages his background as a competitive strategy gamer to identify leaders capable of outmaneuvering established norms. Looking forward, Zingerman plans to apply this same discernment to launching a non-traditional music label while navigating geopolitical shifts by relocating his focus to Hawaii.