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Clear all filters- Milken Institute17 min
Time to Heal: Bring the Hostages Home Now, A Conversation with Noa Argamani | Global Conference 2025
At the Milken Institute Global Conference, rescued hostage Noam Gamani detailed the lethal conditions and ongoing execution of captives held in Gaza, specifically highlighting the unresolved status of her partner Avi Natan. Gamani, recognized as a 2025 *Time* 100 inductee, urged global leaders to maintain relentless public pressure through visible advocacy to secure a comprehensive negotiation deal for the 59 remaining hostages. She emphasized that the crisis remains an active war zone where daily casualties occur unless immediate diplomatic action addresses the imminent threat of death for those still imprisoned.
- Milken Institute18 min
A Conversation with Fernando Haddad, Minister of Finance of Brazil | Global Conference 2025
Fernando Haddad, Laura Deal Lacey
President Lula's administration projects a sustainable 3% annual economic growth trajectory through structural tax reforms, a new carbon market, and a Vice Presidential-led reindustrialization plan targeting hundreds of billions in private investment. This domestic strategy is reinforced by a dedicated National Data Center Policy promoting green digital infrastructure and solidified international partnerships under the G20 and BRICS frameworks to drive climate governance and the upcoming COP30 summit. With advanced infrastructure concessions and commitments such as a $34 billion corporate investment package, Brazil positions itself as a secure hub for sustainable capital seeking alignment with its 90% clean energy matrix.
- Milken Institute19 min
Conversation with Columbia Investment Management Company CEO & President Kim Lew | Future of Finance
Columbia University manages the complex transition from traditional globalization-driven investing to a fragmented landscape defined by geopolitical risk, AI integration, and restrictive cross-border regulations. The institution deploys advanced artificial intelligence tools to rapidly analyze data, streamline operational dashboards, and provide an unbiased perspective within its Investment Committee, thereby distinguishing itself from over-allocated peers. Ultimately, the approach emphasizes building horizontal networks and cultivating future thought leaders to ensure mission-driven organizations can navigate volatile markets while maintaining long-term tactical flexibility.
- Milken Institute20 min
American Dream Investing: Conversation with HUD Secretary Scott Turner | Future of Finance 2026
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed a rule change mandating work requirements for able-bodied public housing recipients, aiming to assist 79,000 families in achieving self-sufficiency while generating a projected $501 million income increase. Under Secretary Benson's leadership, the agency is simultaneously streamlining regulations by removing federal zoning overreach to empower local jurisdictions and revitalizing the Opportunity Zones program, which has already facilitated $100 billion in private investment and lifted 1 million people from poverty. These initiatives reflect a strategic shift toward leveraging private sector innovation and emphasizing personal responsibility to address root causes of homelessness and expand housing affordability.
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LeadersLink Michelle Stewart
Founded by Avner Namani and Caroline Kelly, Pankind Pancreatic Cancer Australia aims to triple the five-year survival rate to 39% by 2030 through evidence-based research and patient navigation systems that address treatment inaccessibility. The organization mitigates the dangers of unproven overseas therapies by deploying clinical nurse specialists and partnering with Trial Screen to simplify complex clinical trial enrollment for diverse and rural populations. With strategic support from the LeadersLink capstone program and input from CEO Michelle Stewart, Pankind is refining this framework to accelerate therapeutic adoption and transform terminal diagnoses into manageable chronic conditions.
- Milken Institute6 min
LeadersLink Eszter Hars
Esther Harst, a molecular biologist and CEO of the Schwarzman-Diamond Syndrome Alliance, is deploying a patient-entered data platform to address the critical lack of "patient voice" insights in treating this rare genetic disorder that causes fatal leukemia in many patients. The initiative has secured IRB approval and is preparing to launch a pilot study to mobilize the community, facilitate clinical trial matchmaking, and catalyze global collaborations through an open architecture. Building on over 20 years of biotech experience, Harst aims to expand the program to the entire SDS community early next year after validating data utility and patient trust during the pilot phase.
- Milken Institute16 min
Conversation with Venezuelan Democratic Movement Leader María Corina Machado | Global Conference
María Corina Machado, Sara Eisen
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado frames the Maduro regime as a global criminal hub that threatens hemispheric security while outlining a strategy to restore a trillion-dollar economy through immediate U.S. partnership and debt restructuring. She asserts that her coalition won a historic election by 70 percent and is prepared to assume power to dismantle drug trafficking networks, re-establish financial ties with the IMF, and serve as a protective shield for the Americas. Machado emphasizes that this transition relies on aligning with a law enforcement approach to isolate the regime and leverage Venezuelan natural resources to rebuild the nation within days of taking office.
- Milken Institute14 min
A Conversation with US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon | Global Conference 2025
Appointee Linda McMahon, drawing on her business leadership background, has launched federal investigations into universities over civil rights compliance while initiating a strategic plan to dismantle the Department of Education by shifting authority to states and families. This agenda includes increasing charter school funding, integrating artificial intelligence into curricula, and prioritizing workforce development to reduce reliance on four-year degrees. Although the full elimination of the department requires congressional approval, the current administration has already cut major data collection budgets and redirected resources toward parental choice and local control.
- Milken Institute18 min
Better in Bed: Sleep Smarter Tonight with The Sleep Doctor | Global Conference 2025
Dr. Michael Breus, Rachel Goldstein, Dr. Michael Bruce
Dr. Michael Bruce clarifies the distinction between clinical sleep doctors and researchers while outlining diagnostic innovations like home sleep tests and non-CPAP therapies for sleep apnea and insomnia. He details behavioral protocols for nighttime waking, including the 4-7-8 breathing technique to lower heart rates for unconsciousness and the benefits of Non-Sleep Deep Rest as a sleep alternative. The discussion concludes by linking genetic chronotypes to daily scheduling and highlighting the specific hormonal balance required for successful intimacy, noting that current common habits often conflict with biological optimization.
- Milken Institute17 min
Welcome Remarks by Financial Secretary Paul Chan | Global Investors' Symposium Hong Kong 2025
Laura Deal Lacey, Paul Chan Mo-po
Hong Kong's economy expanded 2.5% in 2024–2025, driven by a 7% rise in bank deposits and a surge in stock market turnover that propelled the Hang Seng Index to a 20% gain in early 2025. The city secured top global rankings in investment management and insurance while advancing a strategic vision to become the world's premier cross-boundary wealth management center by 2028. Simultaneously, the government is leveraging a 300-hectare Northern Metropolis hub to integrate AI and life sciences, attracting over 80 strategic enterprises and $60 billion in projected investment.
- Milken Institute17 min
A Conversation with New York Governor Kathy Hochul | Global Conference 2024
Kathy Hochul, Jonathan Capehart
Governor Hochul directed New York State to launch the Empire AI Consortium and designate Upstate a semiconductor workforce hub to secure $400 billion in private and public investments while expanding paid leave and mental health support for workers. The initiative pairs $275 million in state funding for a centralized supercomputer with $100 billion in Micron expansion incentives to create 50,000 jobs and integrate STEM curricula in underrepresented communities. Simultaneously, the administration urged institutions to preserve graduation schedules and cultivate collaborative student environments to ensure the future workforce can navigate diverse, high-tech industries without the erosion of essential workplace skills.
- Milken Institute15 min
Conversation with Health Dept Chairman HE Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori | Middle East & Africa Summit
HE Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, James Bethell
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health is executing a strategic pivot from reactive sick care to proactive health management by integrating a unified data lake, the Malafi system, and a population-scale genomic program to predict and prevent non-communicable diseases. Under the leadership of Chairman Al Mansouri, this initiative combines artificial intelligence training for medical staff with the establishment of a licensed longevity clinic to optimize individual biology through lifestyle interventions. Backed by direct presidential support, the strategy aims to extend healthy lifespans and reduce long-term healthcare costs by addressing the 80% of health determinants derived from external factors rather than just treating medical symptoms.
- Milken Institute20 min
A Conversation with First Lady of the United States Jill Biden | Middle East and Africa Summit 2024
Launched in November 2023, President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden initiated the Women's Health Initiative to rectify century-old biases in clinical research by allocating over $1 billion across the NIH, DOD, and ARPA-H for targeted studies on heart disease, endometriosis, and menopause. This federal mobilization aims to eliminate diagnostic delays and economic losses exceeding $2 billion annually, with projections suggesting the initiative could unlock $1 trillion in global economic value by 2040 by reintegration millions of women into the workforce. The program addresses a critical global demand for evidence-based data while challenging misinformation to ensure women experience decades of healthy living rather than the current decade of poor health.
- Milken Institute16 min
A Conversation with US Senator, Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota | Future of Health Summit 2023
Senator Chris Coons leveraged his father's diagnosis of late-onset Alzheimer's to champion bipartisan legislation that has increased Alzheimer's research funding to over $3.7 billion while securing NIH grants for clinical trials. Beyond medical advocacy, Coons and Senator Josh Hawley introduced bills to ban deepfake election ads and collaborate with colleagues to integrate AI into healthcare without replacing human caregivers. This work aims to address the "sandwich generation" crisis and ensure technological innovation balances national security with the protection of voter integrity and workforce equity.
- Milken Institute17 min
Conversation with Naval Ravikant, Founder & Chairman of AngelList | Middle East & Africa Summit 2023
Naval Ravikant, Louise Tabbiner
Naval Ravikant characterizes Silicon Valley as undergoing a vibrant "Cambrian explosion" of early-stage startups, driven by the departure of legacy tech giants and a continued influx of immigrant founders drawn to the region's concentration of intellectual capital. While acknowledging regulatory headwinds in crypto and biomedicine, he dismisses narratives of regional decline or AI existential risks, reframing natural language computing as a pivotal shift comparable to the invention of the graphical user interface. This ecosystem thrives on "genuine tinkerers" prioritizing craft over fame, supported by an investment philosophy that seeks individuals with unique worldviews rather than chasing established thematic trends.