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Clear all filters- Milken Institute1h 2m
Leaning In or Pushed Out: Where Are the Senior Women in Business?
Richard Ditizio, Margery Kraus, Sallie Krawcheck, Lauren Leichtman, Liz Claman, Marjorie Kraus, Michelle Kidley, Jeff, Manjuka Nariwala
Despite women comprising over half of college graduates, their representation in senior financial leadership remains stagnant at roughly 16%, a regression driven by systemic biases like the "intellectual honesty" trap and the double-bind of perceived aggression. Panelists highlighted that while diverse management teams generate over 30% higher returns, institutional inertia persists due to regressive maternity policies and a flexibility paradox that sidelines working mothers. To address this, experts recommend leveraging investor pressure through shareholder voting, utilizing regulatory CAMEL ratings to penalize homogenous boards, and fostering mandatory male inclusion to dismantle the status quo.
- Milken Institute57 min
Copy of In Tech We Trust? A Debate with Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen
Peter Thiel argues that the US is experiencing a "computer rust belt" of stagnation in physical infrastructure and productivity despite massive R&D spending, attributing this decline to cultural risk aversion and excessive regulation. Mark Andreessen counters that innovation is actively progressing in sectors like social media, electric vehicles, and clean energy, viewing current skepticism as a recurring historical pattern where transformative technologies are initially dismissed. Both speakers agree that entrenched government monopolies and rigid regulatory frameworks are the primary barriers to accelerating living standards, though they differ on whether the decline is driven by a genuine lack of invention or merely a failure to recognize modern breakthroughs.
- Milken Institute54 min
Inventing the Impossible
Nolan Bushnell, Pablos Holman, Salim Ismail, Marco Tempest, Ken Rutkowski
This event convenes leading experts to analyze how exponential technology trends are disrupting linear industries like education and healthcare while accelerating global innovation. Speakers detail Singularity University's strategy for training diverse cohorts to solve billion-person problems and showcase transformative solutions ranging from nuclear waste-fueled reactors to personalized AI-driven learning models. The proceedings further highlight how crowdfunding has democratized capital access, enabling rapid prototyping and shifting the focus of human space exploration toward robotics and bioengineering.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Global Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate (mobile v2)
Peter Lowy, William McMorrow, Nicholas Schorsch, Barry Sternlicht, Sam Zell, Lewis Feldman, Lou Feldman, Bill McMorrow
Prominent industry figures including Sam Zell, Barry Sternlich, and Bill McMorrow analyze a global real estate landscape characterized by $320 billion in capital flows and a strategic shift away from high-leverage speculation toward stable, yield-focused asset classes. The discussion highlights distinct regional opportunities such as Irish and Latin American growth against European recession, while addressing operational challenges like rising security costs and the integration of physical retail with digital channels. Ultimately, the panel concludes that the United States offers the superior risk-adjusted returns for the coming year, driven by currency stability and disciplined underwriting in staple sectors like multi-family housing and net lease properties.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Value and Values: Building a High-Performance Company (updated)
Marc Benioff, Ken Hicks, Jay Rasulo, Walter Robb, Tom Wyatt, Willow Bay
CEOs from Salesforce, Whole Foods, Disney, Foot Locker, and Knowledge Universe convened to outline strategies where integrating core values with business performance drives long-term success. The panel highlighted specific operational shifts, such as Salesforce's 1-1-1 philanthropy model, Whole Foods' rapid transparency on supply chain issues, and Foot Locker's move toward distributed decision-making, all designed to build trust with millennials and investors. Executives concluded that in an era of accelerated competition, organizational culture and ethical accountability have become the primary differentiators for attracting talent and sustaining growth.
- Milken Institute54 min
Magic Johnson and David Ho: Winning the Battle Against AIDS (updated)
Magic Johnson, David Ho, Earvin (Magic) Johnson, Al Michaels
In 1938, President Roosevelt launched a campaign against polio that, following the 1955 introduction of the Salk vaccine and strategic public endorsements, reduced US cases by 99.9% and annual costs from $100 billion to $100 million by the turn of the millennium. Decades later, the HIV/AIDS epidemic reshaped global health through pivotal moments such as Magic Johnson's 1991 retirement announcement and Dr. David Ho's development of HAART therapy, which transformed the disease from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition for many. Today, despite significant advances in treatment and the efforts of advocates like Bill Gates and Dr. Ho, the disease remains a critical global challenge affecting millions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and among specific US demographics, necessitating continued research for a vaccine and cure.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Global Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate (mobile)
Lou Feldman, Peter Loewy, Bill McMorrow, Nicholas Gorsch, Barry Sternlich, Sam Zell
Prominent real estate executives including Sam Zell, Barry Sternlich, and Peter Loewy convened to analyze a global capital shift where $320 billion in direct real estate investment returned to 2013 levels, driven primarily by U.S. and secondary European markets. While investors pivoted toward risk-adjusted yields and debt structures in stable environments like the United States and Colombia, they identified significant headwinds in Brazil and Europe alongside evolving retail strategies that prioritize omnichannel integration and larger showroom formats. The discussion also highlighted critical security challenges and the impact of terrorism insurance expirations on capital flow, underscoring a broader trend of institutional consolidation amidst a fragmented regulatory landscape.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
A Conversation with Barry Diller (updated)
Barry Diller outlines a strategic vision for the media industry that prioritizes disintermediation and open internet ecosystems to dismantle closed cable bundles and legacy publishing models. Through specific assessments of companies like Aereo, Netflix, and Google, he predicts that disruptive innovation will shift market power from incumbents resisting change to agile, consumer-centric platforms. Diller identifies critical leaders such as Rupert Murdoch and Jack Welch as exemplars of risk-taking and bureaucratic agility necessary to survive in this evolving landscape.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
A Conversation with Larry King and Carlos Slim (updated)
Mexican businessman Carlos Slim outlined his philosophy that wealth is a byproduct of solving problems rather than an end goal, while criticizing Western fiscal policies and obsolete education models for failing to address global underdevelopment. He advocated for privatizing public assets, extending retirement ages, and integrating technology into education to combat high youth unemployment in Latin America. Slim further detailed his foundation's targeted health and digital inclusion initiatives, defending his telecommunications empire against monopoly accusations as he prepares to leverage infrastructure partnerships for regional economic growth.
- Milken Institute1h 22m
Stopping Alzheimer's: Personal, Economic and Policy Imperatives
Neil de Crescenzo, Robert Hormats, Sue Siegel, George Vradenburg, Anne Whitaker, Cecilia Arradaza, Bob Hormats, Peggy Wallace, Michael Miller
With Alzheimer's disease imposing a global economic burden equivalent to an $18th-largest national economy and a 97% research failure rate, experts call for a strategic shift from viewing the condition as merely a health issue to addressing it as a sovereign economic crisis. Key figures and organizations, including the NIH, GE, and the BRAIN Initiative, are urging a tripling of funding to $2 billion annually alongside the development of validated biomarkers to overcome current diagnostic and regulatory barriers. To mitigate this fiscal threat and extend productive lifespans, stakeholders propose cross-sector collaboration to create new financial instruments and public awareness campaigns that mobilize caregivers and policymakers toward systemic reform.
- Milken Institute1h 6m
Financing Ideas: Reinventing Israel's Capital Markets
Yuval Steinitz, David Gershon, Shmuel Hauser, Anath Levin, Oded Sarig, Roger Stein
Israel has secured remarkable economic resilience and a surge in foreign investment driven by strategic diplomatic outreach, though the nation currently faces structural bottlenecks in capital markets characterized by low liquidity and fragmented regulation. Government officials and industry leaders are collaborating to address these inefficiencies by simplifying regulatory frameworks, establishing a financial innovation hub in Tel Aviv, and incentivizing local entities to retain high-tech capital rather than facilitating immediate cross-border exits. These coordinated efforts aim to transform Israel's startup-centric model into a mature capital markets economy capable of sustaining long-term growth through robust domestic financing and deeper pension fund integration.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Arab Spring: Hope, Then Upheaval, Then What?
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Darin Johnson, Ahmed Maher, William McCants, Karen Elliott House
Experts and officials analyze the friction between US core interests in the Middle East and the region's complex realities, including a demographic youth bulge and the divergent approaches to democracy versus Sharia law. The discussion details how these dynamics are driving instability in Egypt and Syria, where fractured rebel groups and external funding from Gulf states have prolonged conflicts while Salafi groups pragmatically enter politics despite ideological contradictions. Panelists conclude that US policy should shift from supporting specific regimes to fostering human rights and economic alternatives to counter terrorism and prevent the rise of extremist networks.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
For Renewable Energy, a Painful Transition to Maturity
Stephen Gatto, Arno Harris, Peter Rothstein, Eric Spiegel, Howard Wenger, Joel Kurtzman, David Carr, Paul Tullis, Claire Tram, Ira Herbst, Ed White
Renewable energy is rapidly displacing traditional sources, with wind and solar leading U.S. capacity growth while facing an industrialized landscape defined by significant consolidation and fierce international competition. Driven by a tenfold reduction in photovoltaic costs and strategic partnerships like the $12 billion wind backlog held by Siemens, differentiated technology providers are achieving profitability despite market volatility. Simultaneously, grid modernization efforts are integrating natural gas as a flexible partner and advancing storage solutions to support a future where the central question is no longer the viability of renewables, but the scale of their global penetration.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Asia Rising: A New Competitive Landscape
Curtis S. Chin, Timothy Dattels, Yoshito Hori, Sunny Verghese, Ray Kwong
A distinguished panel analyzes the structural shift toward an "Asia-Pacific Century," where rapid urbanization and a massive rise in the regional middle class are redefining global economic gravity. The discussion details specific national strategies, including Japan's "Abenomics" reforms and ASEAN's emerging market potential, while highlighting critical challenges such as resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and geopolitical balancing between the U.S. and China. Ultimately, the event provides a comprehensive outlook on investment opportunities and risks across Asian economies, emphasizing the necessity for diversified capital flows and strategic policy adaptations in a multipolar world.
- Milken Institute1h 5m
The $2.2-Trillion Battle for Your Living Room
Doug Barry, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tom Rogers, Michael White, Andrew Morse, Mike White
A panel of industry leaders from DirecTV, TiVo, Relativity Media, and Selby Ventures characterizes the media landscape as a $2.2 trillion competition for the living room, driven by the exponential rise of channel choices and multi-device viewing habits. Executives argue that while Netflix and digital disruption challenge traditional models, incumbent providers retain advantages in live sports and high-production costs, necessitating a shift toward platform-agnostic strategies that prioritize content curation and seamless second-screen engagement. The consensus projects a future where fragmented interfaces converge into unified, cloud-based experiences that personalize content delivery without eliminating the high capital requirements needed to sustain premium programming.