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Clear all filters- Y Combinator2h 41m
Startup Investor School Day 2 Live Stream
Jeff, Dalton Caldwell, Ben, Matt, Paul Buchheit, Michael Seibel
The Startup Investor School brings together prominent figures like Jeff, Dalton Caldwell, and Paul Buchheit to distill a contrarian investment philosophy that prioritizes conviction, speed, and founder quality over market size or consensus. Through case studies of exits ranging from Airbnb to Meraki, the event establishes rigorous frameworks for avoiding herd mentality and executing decisive capital allocation with meaningful check sizes. Attendees receive actionable guidance on navigating modern challenges like ICOs while building long-term networks to support high-growth, deep-tech ventures over a ten-year horizon.
- Milken Institute1h 38m
A Conversation with Ray Dalio and Michael Milken
Ray Dalio outlines his journey from a 1960s caddie to the architect of Bridgewater's "idea meritocracy," a philosophy forged after a costly 1982 sovereign debt mistake forced him to prioritize objective disagreement over ego. Drawing on historical cycles like the 1974 market crash and 1937 recession, Dalio warns of current parallels in wealth disparity and pension funding gaps while critiquing Bitcoin as a speculative bubble despite China's engineering strengths. His analysis concludes that future economic resilience depends on radical transparency, automation-ready skills, and recognizing that sustainable wealth is a byproduct of value creation rather than an end goal.
- Jane Street1h 38m
Yudkowsky vs Hanson — Singularity Debate
Eliezer Yudkowsky and Robin Hanson debated whether artificial superintelligence will emerge from a rapid, localized intelligence explosion or a gradual, decentralized accumulation across the global economy. While Yudkowsky argued that a small team could leverage hardware speed differentials to achieve a self-improving monopoly, Hanson countered that historical innovation patterns and the need for vast content would force AI development to remain integrated and shared. The post-debate audience vote shifted by seven voters to the "against" position, reflecting a narrow move toward Hanson's view that physical infrastructure and economic leakage prevent a single entity from instantly dominating the future.
- Y Combinator5h 9m
Female Founders Conference 2017
Avni Patel-Thompson, Emily Weiss, Laura Behrens Wu, Padmashree Warrior, Aileen Lee, Elizabeth Lyons, Vanessa Torridilla, Erica, Morgan de Bon, Diane Greene, Kirsty Nathoo, Carolyn Lebe, Anu Hariharan, Adora Chung, Jessica Livingston, Kat
The Female Founders Conference brought together prominent industry leaders like Avital Lee, Kate Winslet, and Aileen Lee to analyze the nine distinct factors that differentiate successful startups from unicorns. Prominent founders from companies such as Poppy, Glossier, and NIO shared case studies on overcoming funding rejections, pivoting from failure, and building inclusive cultures within male-dominated sectors. The event concluded with YC partners debunking common myths about early-stage investment while emphasizing that persistent storytelling and rigorous data preparation are essential for women founders navigating systemic bias.
- Milken Institute1h 41m
Part 1- Jerry Brown and Kevin de León | Part 2-Trends in Global Entertainment
Jerry Brown, Kevin de León, Mike Milken, Julia Bernstein, Peter Rice
Governor Jerry Brown and Senator Kevin de León led a major California conference to announce an aggressive executive order mandating a 40% carbon reduction by 2030 while outlining a "50-50-50" framework for energy efficiency and petroleum use. Despite the last-minute cancellation of Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the event featured a closing panel analyzing how Hollywood is adapting its financial models and content strategies to capture 70% of global revenue through international markets and direct-to-consumer platforms. These initiatives collectively reinforce the state's role as a subnational leader in climate policy and a driver of the global entertainment economy.
- Milken Institute1h 33m
What Would You Do to Make the World Better for Women and Girls? A Conversation and Call to Action
Diana Taylor, Michael Milken, Willow Bay, Susan McCaw, Shiza Shahid, Malala Yousafzai, Suna Saeed, Patricia Arquette, Helena Morrissey, Holly Gordon, Frida Pinto, Barbara Bush, Princess Rima Bent Bandar Al Saud, Paul Kagame, Faloruncho Alikija, Deborah Birx, Howard Taylor, Cherie Blair, Precious Molloy Motsepe
This event synthesized global data revealing that the marginalization of women directly correlates with poverty and instability, while highlighting specific strategies to reverse these trends, such as Rwanda's economic boom and the UK's rapid boardroom diversification. Speakers detailed urgent disparities in wages and health, including the severe motherhood penalty and HIV infection rates, alongside corporate and nonprofit interventions like Salesforce's pay equity audit and the Girl Rising campaign. The discussion concluded with a unified call for male allyship and systemic policy changes, asserting that closing the gender gap yields a 90% community reinvestment rate essential for long-term societal health.
- Milken Institute1h 49m
A Conversation With Financial Innovators
Lewis Ranieri, Richard Sandor, Myron Scholes, Michael Milken, Stacey Ward, Sri
The Milken Center for Financial Markets convened a panel of experts including Richard Thaler, Lou Sabino, and Mike Milken to critique the misalignment of regulatory structures with market realities, citing specific failures in housing, insurance, and climate policy. Speakers highlighted severe systemic issues ranging from the erosion of personal responsibility and inefficient government mandates to a $7 trillion outsourcing dilemma in mortgage servicing that threatens domestic job stability. The discussion concluded with a call for market-based solutions, such as pricing externalities and reforming complex legislation like Dodd-Frank, to restore structural strength and foster sustainable economic growth.
- Milken Institute1h 30m
A Hollywood Exit: What California Must Do to Remain Competitive in Entertainment - and Keep Jobs
Fred Baron, Rajiv Dalal, Kathy Garmezy, Joseph Henchman, Kevin Klowden, Larry Mantle, David Rockefeller Jr.
Facing an 11% workforce decline and a 50% drop in feature film production since 2004, California officials and industry leaders are advocating for legislation to replace the state's capped lottery system with a non-tradable, expanded tax credit program. Proposed reforms aim to increase annual funding to $1 billion and extend incentives to large-budget films and visual effects to counter the migration of crews to states offering higher subsidies. While fiscal critics warn of unsustainable "race to the bottom" dynamics citing Michigan's failed 40% credit, panelists argue that preserving the state's dense infrastructure and middle-class jobs justifies the investment to stabilize a shrinking domestic market.
- Milken Institute1h 51m
The Hot Zone Approach to Battling Gang Violence
Connie Rice, Rev. Jeff Carr, Malcolm Klein, Charlie Beck, Ray Bercini, Father Gregory Boyle, Brian Center, Mike Clouden, Richard Sandler, Father Greg Boyle, Deputy Chief Charles Beck, Detective Ray Bersini, Deputy Mayor Jeff Carr
Panelists led by Dr. Malcolm Klein and Los Angeles officials analyze the city's gang crisis, redefining the problem through five distinct gang types while critiquing the current over-reliance on individual-focused interventions. The discussion highlights a strategic shift toward evidence-based policies, such as the "Summer Night Lights" program and collaboration with organizations like Homeboy Industries, which emphasize community hope and structural economic reform over pure suppression. Despite reporting a drop in homicides from 350 to 167, experts warn that sustained political will and a $40 million investment are essential to address the underground economy and prevent a resurgence of violence.