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Philanthropy and Democracy in the 21st-Century
LaTese Briggs, Chuck Harris, George Pavlov, Rob Reich, Amy Smith
Moderator Latisse Briggs hosted a panel featuring Chuck Harris, George Pavlov, Rob Reich, and Amy Smith to dissect the tension between rising inequality and philanthropic capital deployment strategies. The speakers critiqued the "dead hand" of perpetual wealth and the plutocratic nature of tax deductions, advocating instead for time-limited funding cycles, radical transparency, and collaborative "collusion for good" to replace isolated market-style philanthropy. Ultimately, the group consensus emphasized that private capital must shift from temporary fixes to scalable, evidence-based interventions that influence government priorities while respecting democratic accountability.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The Future of Europe: Security, Economy, and the Transatlantic Relationship
Stephanie Flanders, Peter Beyer, Niall Ferguson, Richard Haass, Lord Mandelson, Yascha Mounk, Laura Rudas
European leaders and analysts convened to address the Eurozone's robust economic recovery amidst vulnerabilities in Germany's export sector and structural innovation deficits, while navigating a fractured political landscape marked by the rise of populism and potential autocratic drift in Central Europe. The discussion highlighted critical geopolitical challenges, including a strained transatlantic alliance driven by US protectionism and a strategic shift toward an Asian-centric global order where Europe faces pressure from China's economic dominance. Key figures such as Neil Ferguson, Peter Beyer, and Richard Haass warned that without unified fiscal reforms and a cohesive defense strategy, the Union risks further fragmentation ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Diabetes and Obesity: An Urgent Global Health Crisis
Edward Greissing, Hawaa Almansoori, Kathy Higgins, Deborah B. Horn, Randy Jackson
This discussion addresses the escalating global economic and health crisis driven by obesity and diabetes, highlighting how biological barriers like metabolic adaptation and the Western diet contribute to a treatment gap where only 1% of those struggling receive comprehensive care. Experts analyze regional disparities, noting severe prevalence in the Middle East and U.S. healthcare shortcomings, while identifying critical solutions such as the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and a $1 billion Milliken Institute initiative to ensure every child starts kindergarten at a healthy weight. The conversation concludes with a 2025 vision of reversing disease trajectories through precision medicine, legislative mandates for insurance coverage, and a multi-sector societal commitment to prevention and stigma reduction.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
From Aid to Investment: New Models in Development Finance
Glenn Yago, Richard Blum, Michael Kashani, Jonathan Medved, Stephanie von Friedeburg, Aubrey Ruby, Chukwu The Ugu, Elizabeth Hausler, Henry Lee
The Global Conference convened to address the $5 trillion to $7 trillion annual investment gap required to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by shifting from traditional humanitarian aid to sustainable financing models that attract private capital. Key outcomes included the launch of a $10 billion Asset Management Company, the democratization of venture capital through a platform enabling $10,000 minimum investments, and strategic policy shifts in Israel and Africa to establish new development finance institutions and regional digital infrastructure. By integrating advanced technologies like AI-driven healthcare and satellite census data with novel financial instruments such as green and gender bonds, the event established a framework for scaling impact investing while maintaining financial returns.
- Milken Institute59 min
Modernizing Financial Regulation to Facilitate Shared Economic Prosperity
Michael Piwowar, Kathy Kraninger, Eugene Ludwig, Jelena McWilliams, Joseph Otting, Mike Pivovar, Tom Coury
Top federal regulators, including FDIC Chairwoman Yellena McWilliams, CFPB Director Kraninger, and OCC Comptroller Joseph Otting, are driving a unified modernization of financial oversight through strategic reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act and the reduction of 60% in excessive compliance directives. These agencies are actively streamlining frameworks for fintech innovation via special charters and sandbox programs while simultaneously pivoting consumer protection efforts from punitive enforcement to preventive harm mitigation and financial literacy. With a target to finalize adjustments to roughly 25 disproportionate Dodd-Frank provisions by the fourth quarter, the leadership aims to lower burdens on small institutions and expand capital access to underserved communities through data-driven technologies.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Housing Finance Reform: Will We Finally Get the Stone Up the Hill?
Eric Kaplan, Robert Broeksmit, Jeb Mason, Lisa Rice, Bob Brooksmit
Federal and industry leaders are currently debating reforms to transition the U.S. mortgage market from an implicit government backstop to a system with explicit guarantees and expanded private capital competition. Key figures like FHFA Director Mark Calabria are proposing administrative steps to reduce the GSE duopoly's market share while addressing historical discrimination and aligning algorithmic underwriting with fair housing goals. Although a comprehensive strategy is being coordinated by the White House, permanent structural changes require Congressional legislation to mitigate the risk of credit contraction during the multi-year transition.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Macroeconomic Outlook: A Balancing Act
Komal Sri-Kumar, James McCormack, Seema Shah, Nathan Sheets, Christopher Smart, Bryan Whalen
A panel of experts forecasts a solid yet modest global economic recovery driven by a dovish Federal Reserve pivot and easing inflation, while noting that robust U.S. corporate growth and China's shift toward consumption support emerging stability. Despite this progress, significant risks persist including elevated global debt levels, deteriorating credit covenants, and the threat of prolonged trade tensions that may force tariffs into a permanent structural reality for businesses. Participants warn that complacency remains dangerous given potential black swan events ranging from European political instability to a U.S. debt ceiling standoff, suggesting a market correction is likely before the current expansion concludes.
- Milken Institute58 min
The Known Unknowns of Election 2020
Sarah Sandler, Willow Bay, Jim Messina, Mark Penn, Karl Rove, Neera Tanden
A panel of political experts analyzes global anti-establishment trends and U.S. demographic shifts to outline the critical strategies required for the 2020 election. The discussion highlights that both Donald Trump and Democratic contenders must balance voter persuasion with base mobilization to overcome Trump's low personal likability and the primary's intense focus on electability. Key insights reveal that winning will depend on addressing economic anxieties and cultural divisions while navigating a fractured electorate where trust in institutions has severely declined.
- Milken Institute58 min
5G: A Tech Revolution With National Security Implications
David Sanger, Vijay Doradla, Jason Hoffman, Zvi Marom
Experts outline a projected $3.8 to $5 trillion global investment to deploy 5G infrastructure by 2022, aiming to support AI-driven edge computing and a tenfold increase in traffic for applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to precision agriculture. This rapid technological shift is complicated by geopolitical tensions regarding Chinese vendors, as concerns over surveillance and supply chain dominance have prompted the US and allies to implement strict security measures and alternative regulatory frameworks. Ultimately, the transition redefines the telecommunications landscape by consolidating market leadership among a few major players while enabling asset-free business models and requiring dynamic, AI-enhanced cybersecurity to manage exponential network complexity.
- Milken Institute56 min
AI's Next Chapters: What to Expect from A Transformative Technology
Becky Peterson, Erkin Adylov, Vijay Doradla, James Golden, Mark Johnson, Robert Kirkpatrick
Leading experts from the United Nations, industrial AI firms, and data analytics companies convened to outline the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in sectors ranging from global disaster prediction and healthcare to industrial safety and financial compliance. The panel emphasized a strategic pivot toward data philanthropy and differential privacy to mitigate deepfake risks while leveraging real-time behavioral signals to predict crises like food insecurity and disease outbreaks without compromising individual privacy. Concluding with a consensus on global competition, the speakers argued that immediate investment in narrow AI capabilities and workforce upskilling is critical to address demographic shifts in emerging markets and prevent the displacement of labor through human-AI augmentation.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Innovators Shaping Asia
Gary Liu, Swan Gin Beh, Tony Han, Ming Maa, Teddy Oetomo, Hua Fung Teh
This event analyzes the explosive growth of Asia's unicorn ecosystem, which now accounts for one-third of global valuations and is driven by a massive, rising middle class across its $2.8 trillion Southeast Asian economy. Case studies from Grab, One Championship, WeRide, and Bukalapak illustrate how leaders leverage hyper-localized strategies, deep government collaboration, and the digitization of the informal economy to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. By focusing on infrastructure gaps and IP export potential, these companies are transforming the region from a consumer of global technology into a primary source of innovation and market disruption.
- Milken Institute57 min
Filling the Global Infrastructure Gap
Brian Sullivan, David Bohigian, Jim Yong Kim, Raymond J. McGuire, Hiromichi Mizuno, Angela Rodell, Ray McGuire
A high-level forum featuring global financial leaders and development officials addressed the critical $2.7 trillion annual infrastructure gap in emerging markets, where private capital currently constitutes a mere fraction of total investment. Participants debated strategies to bridge this divide by aligning impact mandates with mid-to-high teen return expectations while leveraging tools like political risk insurance and the newly rebranded Development Finance Corporation to de-risk projects. The dialogue concluded with a consensus on the necessity of "high-quality" standards, universal ownership frameworks, and specific "dream projects" such as Sahel solar farms to mobilize the trillions of dollars in available global assets.
- Milken Institute59 min
Stand in Your Power: The Mindful Way
James Doty, Neville Crawley, Laura Dern, Donna Karan, George Mumford, Dan Siegel
Stanford neurosurgeon James Doty and a diverse panel of experts including Laura Dern, George Mumford, and Donna Karan present a scientific framework demonstrating how structured mind training utilizes neural plasticity to reduce stress, optimize cardiovascular health, and slow cellular aging. The discussion highlights practical applications where daily meditation practice reprograms high-performance individuals, such as Kiva.org CEO Neville Crawley, to overcome chronic anxiety and enhance professional decision-making. By shifting healthcare and business models from fixing deficits to fostering innate potential, these findings advocate for a universal protocol that offers sustainable physiological benefits against the modern epidemics of depression and burnout.
- Y Combinator29 min
Kirsty Nathoo - Managing Startup Finances
Founders are advised to track core financial metrics like burn rate and runway weekly to maintain a "default alive" trajectory toward profitability, using tools like Trevor Blackwell's calculator to model realistic scenarios. The presentation warns against underestimating expenses, misclassifying labor costs, or hiring prematurely, emphasizing that scaling before product-market fit significantly increases failure risk. To secure optimal fundraising leverage, founders should aim for sustained revenue growth on existing capital while reserving Series A financing for when detailed forecasts and proven traction are available.
- Milken Institute56 min
A Conversation with Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Commerce | The American Workforce
Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Gerard Baker, Bernard Harris, Jr., Barbara Humpton, Jonathan Sokoloff, John, Wilbur Ross
The American Workforce Advisory Board, led by Secretary Ross, has secured commitments for 7.5 million apprenticeships to address critical labor gaps caused by a "barbell" demographic and a vocational training deficit. Industry leaders and policymakers are collaborating to shift from a traditional degree-centric model toward merit-based hiring, lifelong retraining, and expanded STEM education to prepare for technological displacement and emerging sectors like space travel. This strategic pivot aims to align the workforce with evolving economic realities by prioritizing digital readiness, soft skills, and streamlined credentialing over obsolete vocational labels.