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Smart on Science: How Today's Patients Are Driving Cures
Kim McCleary, Bray Patrick Lake, Joe Selby, Mace Rothenberg, Lou DiGennaro, Tony Coles, Dr. Francis Collins
Five healthcare leaders, including representatives from Pfizer, PCORI, and the NIH, convened to discuss the paradigm shift from paternalistic care models to active patient partnerships in drug development. The panel highlighted how the Precision Medicine Initiative, corporate adaptations like Pfizer's early patient integration, and PCORI's methodology have accelerated trial designs and improved outcomes by prioritizing patient-defined endpoints. Moving forward, the industry aims to leverage real-world data and shared governance to reduce the $2.2 billion cost of development while ensuring research addresses the specific needs and lived experiences of patients.
- Milken Institute57 min
A Conversation With Ken Griffin and Mohamed El-Erian
Ken Griffin, Mohamed El-Erian, Gerry Baker
Panelists Mohamed El-Erian and Ken Griffin analyze a global economy defined by divergent monetary policies and structural stagnation, where the Federal Reserve normalizes rates while other major central banks maintain liquidity. Despite suppressed inflation and robust asset prices driven by state-level reforms, experts warn that prolonged artificial pricing and geopolitical instability in regions like the Middle East and Eurozone threaten long-term financial stability. Both speakers remain optimistic that technological advancements and the democratization of capital will eventually overcome political gridlock to reignite productivity and entrepreneurship.
- Milken Institute59 min
Great Ambition: Islamic Finance Goes Global
Matthew Reese, Sean Marion, Chiron Makhzani, Mohamed Ahmed Al-Kajah, Yasser Al-Alawi, Kelly Core, Adele Nazarian
The Islamic finance sector, projected to grow double-digits annually, is transitioning from retail products to institutional dominance driven by a global Muslim population increase and a specific $1.5 to $2 trillion asset base concentrated in Sharia-compliant banking and Sukuk issuance. While hubs like Malaysia and Bahrain pioneer regulatory frameworks and infrastructure financing, the market faces significant friction from high compliance costs, shallow liquidity outside key regions, and the scarcity of qualified scholars needed to certify asset-backed structures. Looking forward, the industry aims to establish itself as a global asset class within five to six years through standardized regulations, tax neutrality reforms in major financial centers, and the strategic deployment of capital into long-term infrastructure projects across Asia and Africa.
- Y Combinator34 min
Fundraising Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015
Danielle Morrill, Nancy Hu, Mathilde Collin, Susan Johnson, Maran Nelson
Following a dramatic pivot from low-margin services to a software model that nearly forced Mattermark into eviction, founder Danielle Druckenmiller and her team secured a $6.5 million Series A led by Brad Feld after overcoming repeated rejections and a critical liquidity bridge. The panel also featured fellow Y Combinator graduates Susan Johnson, Mathilde Collin, and Nancy, who detailed their successful seed and early-stage fundraising strategies involving rapid meeting volume, strategic mentorship, and targeted PR approaches. These accounts collectively illustrate how early-stage founders navigate high-pressure fundraising landscapes by balancing persistence with operational discipline and transparent team communication.
- Y Combinator23 min
YC Panel at Female Founders Conference 2015
Kirstine Athu, Elizabeth Irons, Kate Corto, Jessica Livingston, Carolyn Levy, Kat Mignolet
This session outlines Y Combinator's rigorous evaluation of startup applications, emphasizing the need for clear idea articulation, massive market opportunities, and strong execution capabilities across both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Founders receive critical guidance on optimizing team dynamics, such as establishing distinct roles for spouse-couples and avoiding unequal equity splits, while also learning to overcome common psychological barriers like underplaying personal contributions during pitches. The event concludes by highlighting the diverse founder demographics currently entering the program and announcing that applications for the next batch are open alongside a networking reception.
- Milken Institute50 min
Asia Under New Management: Gambling on Regime Change
Haslinda Amin, Manu Bhaskaran, Curtis Chin, Charon Wardini bin Mokhzani, Atsi Sheth
A panel of experts analyzed the critical interplay between leadership quality, geopolitical assertiveness, and economic heterogeneity shaping investment prospects across Asia. They highlighted specific challenges for leaders like Indonesia's Joko Widodo and India's Narendra Modi while warning that regional instability driven by sectarianism and inequality poses significant risks to long-term growth. Despite these hurdles, the discussion identified Southeast Asia's high capital returns and a strategic pivot toward domestic infrastructure financing as key opportunities for investors adopting a long-term, localized approach.
- Milken Institute55 min
Asia Summit 2014 - Lunch Program: China Today and Tomorrow (Chinese Version)
Laura Deal Lacey, Yang Yanqing, Liang Xinjun, Shen Dingli, Zheng Yongnian
Hosted by moderator Yang Yanqing, the "China's Today and Tomorrow" lunch forum featured Shanghai experts Liang Xinjun, Shen Dingli, and Zheng Wunian discussing the nation's macroeconomic contradictions, specifically the tension between its PPP dominance and middle-income per capita status. The speakers analyzed critical financial adjustments, noting the People's Bank of China's strategy to lower interest rates via PSL operations while managing a 240% debt-to-GDP ratio through central government asset backing. Looking toward 2020, the panel outlined a strategic pivot where China transitions from a manufacturing hub to a global exporter of technology and defense systems, aiming to share regional leadership with India while cultivating a dominant middle-class consumer base.
- Milken Institute33 min
Best-Performing Cities Index 2014 - Press Conference
Ross Duvall, Jim, Manoli Ratacunga, Armin Bedrosian, David Klesch, Kish Rajan, Larry
The 2014 Milken Institute Metro Index identified San Francisco as the top U.S. economic performer, driven by a technology sector that accounts for 45% of metro job growth and offers average wages of $160,000. While five Texas metros and cities like Provo, Utah, also ranked highly due to energy and job creation, the report noted that U.S. employment has fully recovered from the recession alongside a historic surge in oil production. Mayor Ed Lee responded by outlining aggressive strategies to expand the local economy through housing initiatives targeting 30,000 new units and diversifying sectors beyond technology to include biotech and manufacturing.
- Bank of America31 min
Exploring Generational Differences among Small Businesses Owners
Carol Roth, Robb Hilson, Dan Schawbel, Steve Strauss
Hosted by Carol Roth for Bank of America's Small Business Social Series, this panel featured experts Rob Hilsen, Steve Strauss, and Dan Schaubel to analyze intergenerational dynamics in entrepreneurship. The discussion highlighted how Millennials and Boomers can leverage co-mentorship to combine technological innovation with risk-avoidance strategies, while addressing critical financial barriers like credit gaps and diverse funding sources such as crowdfunding versus traditional lending. Ultimately, the speakers urged business owners to build mixed-generational advisory boards and cultivate early banking relationships to navigate an unpredictable market and secure long-term stability.
- Milken Institute1h 16m
The Water Challenge: Doing More with Less
Rodney Smith, Sanjay Gaur, Susan Leal, Andy Lipkus, Frances Phoebe Weber, Karen Ross, Moss, Carolyn Jungermann Bennett, Sanjeev, John McDonald Jr., Alec, Jim McDaniel, Marine Stapleton
An upcoming December event in Sacramento will convene Australian water authorities and technology firms to share critical lessons from Australia's decade-long "sea change" in water management with California stakeholders. The presentation aims to address the state's transition to a high-risk hydrologic environment by discussing integrated solutions for agricultural adaptation, groundwater regulation, and urban conservation technologies like direct potable reuse. Participants will examine how market mechanisms and infrastructure investments, such as the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, can bolster resilience against escalating water volatility without relying on single silver-bullet solutions.
- Milken Institute1h 16m
Energy: Powering the Green Economy
Lindsay, Dennis Areola, Andrew McAllister, Nahar Patel, Nancy Fund, Daryl Steinberg, Daryl Obert
California leaders and private sector experts convened to address the state's mandate to cut transportation emissions by integrating aggressive vehicle electrification targets with long-term hydrogen and natural gas strategies. The discussion highlighted the critical role of public-private partnerships, such as the joint funding of hydrogen infrastructure, alongside policy instruments like SB 375 that link land use planning to emission reductions. Furthermore, the dialogue emphasized the necessity of workforce development programs and utility market reforms to ensure the economic viability and scalability of these clean energy transitions.
- Milken Institute1h 15m
Training the 21st Century Workforce: Strong Skills for Great Jobs
Jody Miller, Darrell Huntley, Maria Clave, Perry Wong, Gray Davis, Joseph Castro
Amidst a critical retention crisis where half of Boeing's workforce is nearing retirement, industry leaders and policymakers are rallying to address severe shortages in engineering and computer science talent. The event highlights a multi-pronged strategy combining educational reform at the K-12 level, public-private funding partnerships like those established by Fresno State, and visa reforms to retain foreign experts. Experts argue that closing this skills gap through targeted curriculum changes and diverse recruitment is essential to maintaining California's economic dominance and preventing the displacement of high-value jobs to other nations.
- Milken Institute1h 14m
The High Cost of the California Dream
Matt Miller, Roxana Tynan, Joel Singer, Antonio Villaraigosa, Rudy Espinoza, Louis Feldman, Aliza Carney-Gurin, Mark Stagan, Dan Hamilton, Eve Chair, Michael Banner
Hosted by Matt Miller at the Milken Institute, a panel of civic leaders including Antonio Villaraigosa and Joel Singer analyzed the stagnating wages and soaring costs of housing, healthcare, and education that are eroding California's middle class. The discussion identified outdated zoning laws and NIMBYism as primary drivers of an affordability crisis while proposing solutions such as density bonuses, pension restructuring, and micro-equity investments to spur entrepreneurship. Ultimately, the panelists argued that reversing the state's talent drain requires a combination of regulatory reform, higher wages, and inclusive immigration policies to restore economic competitiveness.
- Milken Institute58 min
California the Pioneer: Blazing the Trail of Innovation
Michal Levram, Gil Elbaz, David Koenig, Brett Johnson, Peter Marks
Moderated by Fortune's Michal Levram, a panel comprising leaders from SpaceX, Factual, Control Group, and the City of Los Angeles examined California's innovation ecosystem, emphasizing the tension between radical technological ambitions and the practical challenges of talent retention, cybersecurity, and high living costs. The discussion highlighted how data-driven cultures, public-private collaborations, and manufacturing advantages are driving a hardware revival in Los Angeles despite significant brain drain to Silicon Valley and urgent STEM workforce shortages. Looking forward, the experts predicted that ubiquitous connectivity and autonomous vehicles will fundamentally reshape society, provided policymakers address digital divides and streamline regulations to maintain the region's competitive edge.
- Milken Institute1h 7m
Bettering California's Business Climate
Mike Cloughton, Mike Milken, Scott Minard, Kevin DeLeon, Sharon, Troy
Hosted by the Milken Institute, the California Summit convened key policymakers and investors to address the state's economic trajectory, demographic shifts, and innovation capacity. Leaders such as Scott Minard, Senator Kevin de León, and Troy Carter debated strategies to leverage California's upgraded credit rating for massive infrastructure bonds, reform the film tax credit system, and resolve funding disparities for women-led bioscience firms. The event concluded with a consensus that the state must reduce regulatory friction and lower marginal tax rates to retain global talent and sustain growth in critical sectors like technology and healthcare.