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Next-Century Cities: A New Design for an Aging Demographic
Joe Coughlin, Mike Hoden, Nora Supra, Paul Irving, Fernanda Torres-Gill
With a global demographic shift projecting 3 billion older urban residents by 2050, a panel of experts including representatives from McKinsey and the Global Coalition on Aging addressed the critical intersection of urbanization, aging infrastructure, and socioeconomic equity. The discussion highlighted that while cities like Boston are adapting through age-neutral design, widespread challenges such as transit deficits, gentrification, and fragmented federal policies necessitate a strategic pivot to treat aging as an economic prosperity issue rather than merely a health concern. Ultimately, the event called for integrated governance models, private sector innovation in care delivery, and cultural shifts toward long-term planning to ensure cities can sustainably support a population where older adults outnumber the young.
- Milken Institute57 min
Beyond Start-Up Nation: Israel's Growth Platform for Global Co-Innovation
Glenn, Orna Berry, Yossi Beinart, John Medved, Dr. Nora Yang, Professor Yoram Cohen
Israel is executing a strategic pivot from its historic "Startup Nation" model to a "Beyond Startup Nation" framework aimed at fostering mid-tier scale-ups and retaining industrial value through structural reforms by the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and influxes of private equity. This transition addresses a critical funding gap for companies valued between $50 million and $500 million by introducing equity crowdfunding platforms like OurCrowd and novel financing vehicles for translational medicine and cybersecurity infrastructure. By leveraging cross-border partnerships, particularly with California on water security and emerging markets, the ecosystem seeks to overcome premature exit trends and cultivate sustainable global enterprises rather than relying solely on acquisition-based exits.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Taxes, Philosophy and Reform: Two Conversations With Milken Institute Review Authors
Peter Passell, Reihan Salam, Len Burman, John Marish, David Mallitz, Ray Bishop, Female Presenter 1
At the Milken Institute Review Panel, Len Berman of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center and Reihan Salam of *National Review* delivered distinct analyses on US tax reform and conservative political strategy. Berman argued that structural polarization and a lack of bipartisan trust currently block comprehensive tax overhauls, proposing revenue-neutral shifts such as Value-Added Taxes and inheritance taxes to replace the current estate tax system. Simultaneously, Salam advocated for "reform conservatism" as a pragmatic framework that utilizes federalism, skills-based immigration, and market-based healthcare solutions to build coalitions rather than pursuing ideological purity.
- Milken Institute51 min
Fountain of Age: Unlocking the Secrets of Longer Life
Dr. Craig Venter, Dr. Peter Diamandis, Paul Irving
Human Longevity, Inc. is executing a strategy to sequence one million human genomes and integrate multi-omics data, including microbiome and neuroimaging, to enable predictive modeling that identifies complex genetic traits and anticipates diseases like dementia decades before onset. By leveraging machine learning to correlate vast datasets with phenotypic markers, the company aims to shift healthcare from reactive treatment to preventative intervention while addressing significant privacy challenges through advanced security protocols. The initiative projects to revolutionize the global economy by extending healthy lifespans, potentially unlocking trillions in capital and redefining retirement, provided society navigates the associated ethical frameworks regarding genetic data and discrimination.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Expanding Our Frontiers: How Manned Spaceflight Can Change Your Future
John Elbon, Bill Gerstenmaier, Mike Hawes, Julie Van Cleek, Naveen Jain
A panel of industry experts and NASA representatives outlined a future space architecture driven by public-private partnerships, where the Orion capsule and Space Launch System enable crewed missions to the Moon and Mars by the mid-2030s. Commercial entities are simultaneously reducing costs through modular designs and in-situ resource utilization, while biological research on the ISS addresses critical human health risks like bone density loss. Although technical barriers remain high, the consensus projects a maturation of the sector over the next century, establishing space as a viable domain for deep exploration and commercial resource extraction.
- Milken Institute1h 17m
Return on People: The Link Between Human Capital, Values and Corporate Performance
Rich, Efrat, Ed, Pamela, Susan, Greg
Efrat Arison and Credit Suisse executives present evidence that embedding values like sustainability and integrity directly into corporate DNA drives superior financial performance and talent retention. By reframing operational processes from debt collection to mentorship and creating targeted business units for underrepresented communities, these organizations successfully bridge the gap between stated missions and daily practices. This strategic shift addresses the "triple bottom line" by aligning compensation structures with social goals, countering the leakage of human capital where diverse graduates fail to reach leadership due to misaligned corporate cultures.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The Blue Economy
Paul D'Apungi, Jenny Crusoe, Diane Regas
This comprehensive analysis of the global blue economy establishes a $4.5 trillion baseline while documenting successful fishery recoveries in California, the Gulf of Mexico, and Belize through rights-based management reforms. Panelists highlight critical gaps in ocean data and investment capital, urging a shift from open access to regulated stewardship alongside new technological initiatives like the Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE. Strategic pathways forward prioritize sustainable aquaculture and marine spatial planning to unlock the untapped economic potential of deep-sea mining and bioprospecting amidst urgent climate challenges.
- Milken Institute58 min
Infrastructure as an Asset Class
Stacey Worden, Andrew McAfee, Brian Chase, Katao Kiuna, Glenn Ireland, Chinelo Anohu-Amuzu
Global infrastructure leaders address a massive financing shortfall that currently stifles growth in developed nations and adds significant costs to trade in emerging markets. While institutional participation has surged from roughly fifteen entities to 250, experts highlight that unlocking capital requires navigating complex regulatory landscapes, optimizing risk management through local partnerships, and capitalizing on asset recycling trends. Consequently, the sector is pivoting toward high-yield opportunities in power, transportation, and social infrastructure, particularly within Africa, by unbundling resource assets and leveraging new financing models to bridge the gap between supply and demand.
- Milken Institute54 min
The Art of Art Collecting
Don Marin, Eric Schmidt, Philippe Rigollet, Mitch Rales, Kavita
Former MoMA president Don Marin moderates a panel featuring Philippe Rigollet, Mitch Rales, and Kavita Pande to analyze the tension between the rapid global expansion of museums and the scarcity of historically significant artists. The experts debate the risks of institutions prioritizing commercial entertainment and high-frequency visitor numbers over artistic integrity, while highlighting a dramatic surge in collector investment where art now comprises up to 50% of net worth. Participants conclude that despite booming market values for specific African and contemporary works, only a tiny fraction of creators achieve the longevity required to shape art history.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Going Over the Top: New Currents in the Digital Stream
Ken Rakowski, Mark Greenberg, Chad Gutstein, Andy Schoen, Tom Beers
Industry leaders at this panel discussion emphasized that content-only strategies are failing in favor of models integrating distribution control, curation, and hybrid monetization tactics like transactional entertainment and micro-subscriptions. Key figures such as Tom Beers of Fremantle Media and Chad Gutstein of Machinima outlined a strategic shift where legacy IP migrates to OTT platforms, production costs diversify between high-budget originals and high-volume social video, and regulatory arbitrage creates new competitive dynamics. The event concluded with projections that the next five years will be defined by augmented reality integration, app-based discovery replacing linear channels, and significant market consolidation around entities that successfully combine intellectual property ownership with direct-to-consumer pipelines.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Leadership on the Front Lines
Joel Kurtzman, Nikesh Arora, Eric Cantor, Sherry Lansing, Judy Smith, Don Peebles
A panel of prominent leaders from government, business, and non-profit sectors, including Nikesh Arora and Sherry Lansing, established that effective leadership requires pairing inherent passion with learnable execution skills to inspire followers toward transformative goals. The discussion highlighted how digital acceleration has compressed decision-making timelines while democratizing global opportunity, necessitating greater authenticity and strategic self-discipline to navigate instant scrutiny and crisis. Ultimately, the experts concluded that true leadership is defined by character and the ability to convert individual drive into a collective vision that empowers others to act despite internal fears or external pressures.
- Milken Institute1h 12m
Reading the Tea Leaves: Markets on the Edge of Order and Chaos
Nora Everett, John Calamos, Sarah Ketterer, Bob Krischef, Morris Mark, Cliff Robbins
Prominent investment strategists including John Calamos, Bob Krischef, and Cliff Robbins analyze the U.S. economy as a mid-cycle environment characterized by shallow recovery and persistent low rates rather than imminent recession. The panel identifies key themes for 2015-16 such as "friendly" corporate activism, the deconglomerization of firms, and demographic shifts driving demand in healthcare and defense, while highlighting specific opportunities in investment-grade CLOs and high-quality energy debt. Final recommendations include selecting companies with fortress balance sheets like Investors Bank Corp and Apple, or utilizing convertible bonds and utilities to navigate volatility in rising interest rate environments.
- Milken Institute1h 12m
Sustainable Investing: Innovative Plans From a New Generation
Paul Irving, Dave Chen, Chad Reed, Leigh Madeira, Zach Knight, Nick Wobrock, Jim Tolosano, Mark Timski, Micah
At the Milken Institute's London awards, the UC Berkeley Haas School team won the 10th Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge by presenting a finance vehicle that monetizes proactive forest management to mitigate California's drought and wildfire risks. Their "Blue Forest Conservation" model proposes a $67 million pilot project utilizing a 50/50 debt-equity structure to generate returns for water and electric utilities through a pay-for-success framework that increases snowpack retention. Selected from 127 global teams, the four-person group outlined a strategy to scale the initiative into a $1.6 billion green bond while securing critical utility contracts and navigating public land complexities with a $1.8 million bridge raise.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
China's Outbound Investment: A Bid for Influence or Better Returns?
Kevin, Jordi, Jim, Andre, Andrei, David Choe, Andrea Mitchell, Mark Christopher, Michael Kennedy
In 2023, China surpassed the US to become the largest recipient of global foreign direct investment, driven by a $20 trillion money supply and regulatory approvals that unlocked billions for overseas private markets. Major state entities and private firms like Fosun and China Investment Corporation are executing a strategic pivot from resource extraction to service and technology acquisitions, utilizing minority stakes to secure global brands and agricultural security while mitigating political risks. This capital deployment reflects a structural shift where Chinese entities deploy wealth to access consumer markets and distribute infrastructure abroad, effectively creating a "Marshall Plan" dynamic that aligns domestic liquidity with international growth opportunities.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Where Does Russia Go From Here?
Matt Winkler, David Bonderman, Ruben Vardanyan, Susan Eisenhower, Carl Theodore, Male Speaker 1
In late 2014, Western sanctions and a 50% collapse in oil prices caused the Russian ruble and MOEX index to become the world's most volatile assets, yet the country began a recovery by early 2015 through stabilized currency values and a 30% growth surge in domestic food retail. Prominent figures including Ruben Vardanyan, David Bonderman, and Susan Eisenhower critique Western policy failures such as NATO expansion and broken agreements, arguing that these actions fueled Russia's strategic drift toward China while leaving the nation without a clear geopolitical identity. The panel warns of escalating nuclear risks due to these tensions but proposes immediate de-escalation through dedicated special envoys, Congressional diplomacy, and the establishment of clear benchmarks for sanction relief.