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Widening Access to Capital in Developing Markets
Staci Warden, Afsaneh Beschloss, Ermias Eshetu, Claver Gatete, Hua Jingdong, Jingdong Hua, Ruben Brigadier, Miguel, Matthew Reese
The Milken Institute's Center for Financial Markets convened with IFC leaders and East African officials to analyze how regional integration and local currency bond issuance can bridge the capital access gap in developing economies. Case studies from Rwanda and Ethiopia highlighted how structural reforms, such as harmonized regulations and mandatory commodity exchanges, are mobilizing domestic savings and enabling large-scale infrastructure financing. The dialogue concluded with the announcement of a joint IFC and George Washington University program designed to train African capital market officials in implementing these critical financial infrastructure reforms.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
ASEAN: Energizing Asia's Growth
Adam Schwarz, Dino Patti Djalal, Henry Nguyen, Serge Pun, Cesar Purisima, Ravi Thakran, Adam Shores
Key figures from LVMH, IDG Ventures, and the Philippines Department of Finance convened to analyze ASEAN's emergence as a distinct global economic bloc with top-five profitability rankings despite significant internal fragmentation risks. The discussion highlighted Vietnam's role as a primary production hub under "China-plus-one" strategies and detailed specific reform agendas in Indonesia and Myanmar aimed at modernizing infrastructure and boosting manufacturing value chains. Experts concluded that while the region faces geopolitical tensions and low public awareness of the ASEAN Economic Community, its 400 million projected middle-class consumers by 2020 present a substantial opportunity for growth if nations prioritize regional integration and public-private partnerships over territorial disputes.
- Milken Institute1h 14m
Sustaining the New 'Golden Age' of Medical Research
Margaret Anderson, Francis Collins, Kathy Giusti, Michael Milken, Kevin Yoder, Elias Zerhouni
At the 19th annual Milken Institute Global Conference, leaders including Kathy Hudson, Elias Zerhouni, and Francis Collins convened to address systemic inefficiencies in biomedical research while celebrating unprecedented therapeutic breakthroughs. The panelists emphasized that stagnant NIH funding and a 16% grant success rate threaten the scientific pipeline, yet initiatives like the Precision Medicine Initiative and Accelerating Medicine Partnerships are introducing parallel processing and open data models to accelerate cures. By reframing research as a national security priority and integrating artificial intelligence, these experts argue that coordinated public-private ecosystems can overcome current bottlenecks to deliver transformative medical advancements.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
College to Career
Jeffrey Selingo, Michael Bennet, Steven Knapp, Jessica Rosenworcel, Eric Spiegel, Igor Tulchinsky
This event analyzes the collapse of the traditional four-year degree model, highlighting how socioeconomic disparities and rigid funding structures leave millions of students underemployed or trapped in "some credit, no degree" scenarios. Industry leaders and policymakers propose restructuring education through German-style apprenticeships, digital micro-credentials, and outcome-based funding to bridge the widening gap between curricula and the evolving digital workforce. Key figures including Senator Bennett and representatives from Siemens and the FCC advocate for systemic reforms that prioritize career readiness, standardize alternative pathways, and align federal incentives with proven return-on-investment programs.
- Milken Institute56 min
Investing in America: Transforming the Tax Code, Tackling the Debt
Ben White, Maya MacGuineas, David Perdue, Mark Warner, Mark Weinberger
Panelists warn that the U.S. federal debt has reached post-World War II highs, with mandatory spending consuming 70% of the budget and interest costs poised to exceed $1 trillion annually without structural reform. Despite dire projections from the Congressional Budget Office, 2016 presidential candidates on both sides have proposed tax cuts or spending expansions lacking credible offsetting mechanisms, driven by political gridlock and a broken federal budget process. Experts advocate for a "grand bargain" model similar to Simpson-Bowles, urging immediate action on international tax reform and entitlement adjustments to preserve the dollar's status as the global reserve currency.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
Tech vs. Talk: Is Technology Changing Human Relationships?
Alex Witt, Genevieve Bell, Linda Burch, Sherry Turkle, Sam Yagan
Hosted by Alex Witt at the Milken Institute Global Conference, panelists including Sherry Turkle, Genevieve Bell, and Sam Yagan examined how smartphone proliferation erodes empathy, disrupts family dynamics, and alters the landscape of romantic relationships. Experts highlighted a sharp decline in human connection metrics alongside rising anxiety over the "always-on" culture, noting that children are increasingly driving the establishment of new social boundaries regarding device use. The discussion concluded with a call for intentional design and parental modeling to preserve the friction necessary for deep human interaction while navigating the inevitable evolution of technology.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Nuclear Fusion: Has Its Time Finally Arrived?
Katie Fehrenbacher, Michl Binderbauer, Michel Laberge, Thomas McGuire, Dennis Whyte, Tom McGuire
A strategic shift is underway where private startups, academic spin-offs, and companies like Tri Alpha Energy and General Fusion are leveraging advanced computing and superconducting materials to accelerate commercial fusion development against the slow, costly timeline of traditional government projects like ITER. These entities are prioritizing compact, modular designs and rapid prototyping cycles to achieve net energy gain within a decade, effectively trading higher initial physics risks for lower capital costs and faster iteration speeds. This public-private triad aims to transform fusion from a long-term scientific curiosity into an immediate engineering reality that addresses the surging global energy demand by 2040.
- Milken Institute1h 8m
Global Capital Markets: Deflation or Stabilization?
Thomas Finke, Afsaneh Beschloss, Mohamed El-Erian, David Harding, Joseph Hooley, Steven Tananbaum, Tom Fink, Jay Holey
Panelists including Jay Holey, Mohammed Al-Arain, and Steve Tannenbaum analyzed the global economy's structural slowdown and the divergent trajectories of advanced and emerging markets, noting that while central banks face policy limits, emerging economies retain fiscal capacity for growth. The discussion highlighted China's critical transition from an export-led model to a consumption-driven one, alongside the disruptive impact of fintech and digital platforms on traditional productivity metrics and banking infrastructure. Despite near-term political uncertainties like Brexit and anti-establishment movements, experts identified specific investment opportunities in distressed credit, quasi-sovereign bonds, and sectors combining digital innovation with unique content.
- Milken Institute58 min
Thematic Investing and Portfolio Strategies: Betting on the Megatrends
Stephen Foley, Victor Chu, Taimur Hyat, Catherine Keating, Rebecca Patterson, Mike Ramsay, Timer Hyatt
Global megatrends in aging demographics, rapid urbanization, and geopolitical shifts toward a Chinese-led economy are fundamentally reshaping capital flows and demanding a transition to lower-carbon energy systems. Industry experts identify private markets, long-term infrastructure, and cross-asset task forces as critical vehicles for capturing value in healthcare, automation, and cybersecurity while navigating the risks of de-globalization and premature market entry. Successful execution requires patient capital with horizons extending five to twenty-five years, emphasizing rigorous due diligence to distinguish viable commercial solutions from speculative bubbles in emerging and developed sectors alike.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Bringing 21st Century Medicine to America's Veterans
Jonathan Simons, Matthew Collier, Magali Haas, Matthew Rettig, Mark Simon
The Department of Veterans Affairs has established a Senior Advisor for Strategic Partnerships to shift from isolated operations to a collaborative model leveraging its $169 billion budget and unique longitudinal data assets. By partnering with entities like Cohen Veterans Bioscience and private biotech firms, the agency is accelerating research on traumatic brain injury, suicide prevention, and precision oncology, evidenced by successful treatments for advanced prostate cancer patients. These initiatives aim to de-risk clinical trials, improve patient access to novel therapies, and transform the VA into a premier engine for precision medicine by overcoming historical cultural barriers to external collaboration.
- Milken Institute55 min
Leaders of Companies that are Changing the World
Josh Barro, John Mackey, Strive Masiyiwa, Blake Mycoskie, Kristin Groos Richmond
John Mackey, Strive Masiwa, Blake Mycoskie, and Kristen Grues-Richmond convened to argue that stakeholder synergy and shareholder value are simultaneous goals rather than tradeoffs, exemplified by Whole Foods' Conscious Capitalism framework, TOMS' supply-chain pivot, and Revolution Foods' employee equity model. The panel detailed how these leaders utilize B Corporation certification and localized operations to achieve cost parity with public programs while navigating the regulatory complexities of public versus private market status. Ultimately, the discussion concluded that aligning business missions with societal needs drives long-term profitability and talent retention, urging companies to prioritize customer storytelling over traditional paid media to verify their impact.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Meaningful Work and Relationships: A Conversation with Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio, Raymond Dalio, Robert Kegan, Bob Keegan, Ken Broad, Collin Tate, Larry, Amanda Pullinger, Lewis, Hania Sadat
Bridgewater Associates operates as a globally scaled firm of 1,500 employees built on Ray Dalio's philosophy of radical truth and transparency to drive an idea meritocracy. The organization utilizes data-driven tools like the "Dot Collector" app and believability-weighted decision-making systems to systematically surface conflicts and resolve them through structured feedback. This unique model prioritizes individual development and psychological adaptation over traditional hierarchies, enabling the firm to navigate market crises while generating over two million downloads of its codified decision-making principles.
- Goldman Sachs14 min
David Benioff - Behind the Scenes of HBO's 'Game of Thrones': Talks at GS Session Highlights
David Benioff, Stephen Friedman
Co-creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss transformed *Game of Thrones* into the world's largest television production by expanding George R.R. Martin's universe from six countries and thousands of extras while navigating the unprecedented challenge of original storytelling beyond published books. Despite initial pilot setbacks, the team secured unprecedented control from HBO to forge new narrative paths for Season Six and beyond, marking a shift toward a series they consider their most proud work. The collaboration remains defined by Martin's unique mentorship, which continues to influence the writers' approach to complex character dynamics and historical fidelity as the show prepares for its eighth and final season.
- Goldman Sachs12 min
Panel - Entrepreneurship and Building a Business: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Byron Dixon, Matt Riley, Lance Uggla, Michael Sherwood, Lance Ugler
Market.com CEO Lance Ugler, Daisy Group founder Matt Riley, and Microfresh leader Byron Dixon discussed how regulatory shifts and strategic location choices drive business growth while maintaining a "people first" culture. The panelists emphasized that true innovation involves changing operational methods rather than just products, highlighting intangible assets like work ethic and a family-like atmosphere as key competitive advantages. Despite the complexities of scaling publicly traded entities, the leaders stressed that remaining close to customers and staff is essential for sustaining long-term success and employee retention.
- Y Combinator27 min
Gobble founder Ooshma Garg speaks at Female Founders Conference 2016
Gobble founder Usma Garg pivoted her struggling food delivery startup from a failed on-demand marketplace to a successful subscription model after surviving a capital drought and rejecting early investor advice. Joining Y Combinator in 2015, Garg collaborated with executive chef Thomas Ricci to launch "Mise en Place" kitchen kits, which solved product-market fit through operational innovation rather than paid marketing. This strategic shift attracted funding from Trinity Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, enabling the company to scale to 120 employees and thousands of daily deliveries across seven states while adhering to a zero marketing budget.