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Clear all filters- Milken Institute59 min
A Conversation with Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States | Global Conference 2024
Bill Clinton, William Jefferson Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea, Charlotte, Aidan, Jasper, George H.W. Bush, Mike Milken, Lori, Richard Ditizio, Alan Schwartz
At the Milken Institute Global Conference, executives and attendees emphasized cross-partisan collaboration to address global challenges, highlighting that women currently receive only 2% of global funding despite the critical need for inclusive partnerships. Former President Bill Clinton distinguished between divisive and inclusive tribalism while detailing successful initiatives such as the Clinton Health Access Initiative, which has saved 30 million lives and secured HIV treatment for 80% of children globally. Clinton further advocated for early childhood education strategies and public health reforms, arguing that maximizing generic drug production and leveraging corporate cooperation offer superior returns on investment compared to divisive nationalism or grievance-based politics.
- 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 Institute54 min
Addressing the Gender Disparity Problem in the Modern Workplace
Richard Ditizio, Charlotte de Metz, Marianna Fotaki, Charlie Geffen, Loula Lefkaritis
This event analyzes systemic barriers hindering women's advancement, ranging from exclusionary infrastructure and the "leaky pipeline" in the financial sector to persistent pay gaps and unconscious bias. Speakers contrast traditional "macho" leadership stereotypes with a shift toward authentic management styles and emphasize the urgent need to move beyond mentorship to active sponsorship and anonymized hiring practices. Despite the established business case for diversity, the consensus calls for immediate accountability measures, including mandatory quotas and early educational interventions, to transform discussion into concrete organizational change.
- Milken Institute1h 23m
Part 1: Evolution of Humanity & Part 2: Inspiring Couples
Richard Ditizio, Suzy Amis Cameron, James Cameron, Juan Enriquez, Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Patrice Motsepe
Juan Enriquez outlines the emergence of *Homo evolutis* through genetic and neuro-technological capabilities that allow humanity to deliberately design life, a shift he deems more significant than the digital revolution. Concurrently, South African philanthropists Patrice and Precious Motsepi leverage their wealth and the Giving Pledge to address the continent's "demographic curse" by prioritizing STEM education for youth and economic development to turn population growth into a dividend. Furthermore, James and Susie Cameron drive a global "One Meal a Day" initiative to decouple agriculture from environmental degradation, utilizing data from *Avatar* and *The Game Changers* to prove the viability and investment potential of a plant-based transition.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Women's Reception | Building Meaningful Lives: Women at the Forefront
Richard Ditizio, Emily Chang, Jane Goodall, Goldie Hawn, Sheila Marcelo
Hosted by the Milken Institute, this session featured speakers Goldie Hawn, Sheila Lirio Marcelo, and Jane Goodall launching the MI Equality Pledge and the MindUp program to advance gender parity through corporate transparency and neuroscience-based education. The panelists shared personal entrepreneurial journeys while addressing systemic biases in Silicon Valley and linking women's economic empowerment to global conservation goals through initiatives like the Takami microcredit program. Their unified conclusion emphasized a collaborative leadership model that rejects sameness for equality, urging the audience to eliminate fear and foster respect across all genders and generations.
- Milken Institute47 min
U.S. Perspectives on a World in Transition | A Conversation with Thomas J. Barrack
Thomas J. Barrack, Richard Ditizio, Staci Warden
The Milken Institute MENA Summit convened global leaders to address the intersection of medical longevity, pension sustainability, and the critical need for private capital to bridge funding gaps in education and clean energy. During the event, Tom Barrack outlined a shift toward prioritizing total return over yield in an inflationary environment while detailing the Trump administration's strategy of managing conflict to force diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East and with China. Barrack further argued that deregulation and a renewed "olive branch" to Palestinians are essential components of the current policy trajectory, predicting that these structural changes will spur entrepreneurship and stabilize regional alliances.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The New Faces of Asia: Leaders Transforming the Region
Richard Ditizio, Dilhan Fernando, Leili Gerami, Ren Hua Ho, Anthony Tan
Next-generation leaders from prominent Asian enterprises including Taiwa, Grab, Dilmah, Maya, and a Thai real estate group convened to debate the strategic necessity of merging business growth with social responsibility. Speakers articulated a regional pivot away from exponential GDP expansion toward purpose-driven stewardship, emphasizing hiring based on shared values, integrating philanthropy into core operations, and leveraging technology to solve systemic issues like mobility and gender inequality. Collectively, these figures defined a new leadership paradigm where success is measured by long-term social impact and resilience rather than quarterly financial returns, signaling a shift toward impact investing and ethical consumption across Southeast Asia.
- Milken Institute1h 7m
Gender Gap: Checking the Box or Moving the Needle?
Richard Ditizio, Christopher Ailman, Alexandra Cavoulacos, Lauren Leader-Chivée, Rosie Rios, Janet Thomas, Candida Wolff
Panelists and officials highlighted the persistent economic and social costs of gender inequality, citing data that gender-balanced leadership correlates with lower risk, higher performance, and significant GDP growth. While private sector initiatives like CalSTRS and Citi have successfully implemented accountability measures and diverse hiring practices, government agencies continue to lag due to fragmented policies and a lack of internal mentoring structures. The consensus among speakers is that advancing women in leadership requires men to act as active sponsors and companies to enforce measurable diversity targets rather than relying on vague aspirations.