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Engaging a Curious Mind: Brian Grazer Talks With Bob Iger About Life, Listening
Brian Grazer, Bob Iger, Robert Iger
Producer Brian Grazer attributes his success in film and television to a disciplined practice of seeking diverse conversations, ranging from political leaders like Vladimir Putin to scientists like Jonas Salk, which consistently reshape his creative perspectives. This approach, which he details in *A Curious Mind*, treats curiosity as a strategic superpower that has directly influenced major projects such as *Apollo 13* and *Empire* by connecting disparate experiences into coherent narratives. Executives like Bob Iger have adopted similar metrics for leadership, prioritizing authentic curiosity in hiring and strategic decision-making to navigate complex market dynamics.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
My Edited Video
This panel discussion examines the evolution of marketplace lending from a retail-focused model to one dominated by institutional capital, driven by advanced underwriting data and operational agility that bypass traditional banking constraints. Participants highlight key industry shifts, including the transition to "offer-first" application processes, the rejection of regulatory arbitrage, and the growing reliance on holistic data points rather than FICO scores to assess risk for both consumers and small businesses. With projections indicating a surge in online lending volume to $20 billion, the dialogue addresses how platforms are democratizing access while navigating regulatory complexities and competing against established banks and international markets like China.
- Milken Institute58 min
Private Equity: Rotation and Valuation
Robert Smith, Steve Schwarzman, Jonathan Nelson, Jim Coulter, Leon Black, Maria
Leading private equity executives including Steve Schwarzman, Leon Black, and Jim Coulter discuss the industry's evolution from traditional buyouts to a diversified alternative asset class driven by post-2008 regulatory shifts and public market passive flows. Despite valuations at historic highs and rising interest rates compressing returns, panelists identify specific alpha opportunities in distressed energy credit, cybersecurity, and healthcare innovation while capitalizing on the exit of banks from proprietary trading. The sector is strategically bifurcating between large generalists managing sovereign capital and specialists focusing on deep vertical transformations to navigate a market shifting from passive macro bets to active operational value creation.
- Goldman Sachs35 min
Dr. Eric Kandel, Nobel Prize-winning Neuroscientist: Talks at GS Session Highlights
A comprehensive analysis of memory systems distinguishes between localized brain functions, such as Broca's and Wernicke's areas, and the dual nature of memory identified in patient H.M. as either explicit or implicit. Research into storage mechanisms reveals that long-term memory relies on the CREB transcription factor and RBAB48 protein to physically grow synaptic connections, while age-related decline stems from a specific deficit in the dentate gyrus distinct from Alzheimer's pathology. This decline is reversible through interventions like injecting osteocalcin or engaging in physical exercise, which boost necessary protein levels to restore cognitive function in aged models.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Paving the Way to Next-Generation Infrastructure
Dale Bonner, John Delaney, Charles Harrington, James Pass, Jim Pass, Chuck Harrington
Following an ASCE "D+" rating and significant underinvestment compared to China and India, the proposed Infrastructure 2.0 Act seeks to capitalize a $50 billion private-sector fund by eliminating tax deferrals on overseas earnings and lowering the corporate tax rate. This legislation aims to generate $170 billion in revenue to secure long-term transportation funding and incentivize state-level public-private partnerships through conditional allocation. By leveraging $500 to $750 billion over fifty years, the plan addresses critical permitting bottlenecks and skill gaps to restore U.S. competitiveness and drive economic growth through high-fiscal-multiplier investments.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
I'm Not an Impact Investor, or Am I?
Caitlin MacLean, Janet Cowell, Sharon Hendricks, William Lee, Shawn Wischmeier, Bill Lee
Representatives from Cargill Philanthropies, North Carolina State Treasurer, CalSTRS, and Kaiser Foundation convened to discuss managing a combined $400 billion in assets through tailored frameworks ranging from mission investing to long-term risk mitigation. The panel highlighted strong financial performance, including a 20% internal rate of return for North Carolina's in-state program, while identifying critical operational hurdles such as standardized data gaps and a scarcity of sophisticated managers. Moving forward, the institutions plan to establish common metrics, integrate ESG checklists into daily research, and shift from divestment strategies toward active engagement to balance fiduciary duty with environmental and social goals over multi-decade horizons.
- Milken Institute59 min
The Imperative of Early Childhood Education
Elanna Yalow, John Engler, J.B. Pritzker, Linda Smith, John Woodward, Alana Yallo
Leading experts and policymakers converge to address a critical disconnect between the proven economic returns of early childhood investment and the U.S.'s current underfunding of infants and toddlers. Panelists highlight the "Heckman Curve" and persistent vocabulary gaps to argue that the nation must shift political will toward scalable home-visitation models and outcome-based funding mechanisms rather than traditional center-based care. Without immediate intervention to close these developmental deficits, the country risks perpetuating a cycle of poor third-grade literacy and diminished workforce quality that current spending structures fail to resolve.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Architecture of the American Economy: Policies to Drive Economic Growth and Our Competitiveness
Ben White, Shaun Donovan, Alan Schwartz, Mark Weinberger
Key figures from Guggenheim Partners and EY analyzed the U.S. economy's projected 1% Q1 growth, highlighting the tension between a record job streak and persistent middle-class wage stagnation amidst structural headwinds like an aging demographic. The discussion detailed the administration's proposed fiscal strategies to lift sequestration and the critical case for Trade Promotion Authority to prevent China from setting global trade rules. Furthermore, experts debated the risks of secular stagnation and deflation while examining specific tax reform pillars designed to repatriate overseas earnings and fund a $240 billion infrastructure package through corporate rate reductions.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Prescription for Wellness: Extending Our Health Span
Hossie Cohen, Freda Lewis-Hall, Yves Joannet, Paul Irving, Steve Bird, Lynn Goldman, Mike McDonald Jr.
Panelists at this gathering analyzed the widening gap between increased life expectancy and stagnant health spans, highlighting the rising economic and societal burden of chronic conditions like Alzheimer's in rapidly aging global populations. Experts outlined emerging biomedical strategies, including precision genomics and preventive interventions, while emphasizing the urgent need to shift funding from curative care to early prevention to mitigate projected trillions in future healthcare costs. The discussion further stressed that overcoming these challenges requires systemic changes in urban planning, employer policies, and insurance incentives to address behavioral barriers and social determinants that currently hinder effective aging outcomes.
- Milken Institute1h 15m
American Politics: The 114th Congress and 2016 Presidential Election
Skip Reimer, Mike Allen, Ed Gillespie, Jason Grumet, Frank Luntz, Van Jones
The 18th annual Milken Institute Global Conference convened over 3,500 attendees and 700 speakers to analyze the 2016 election landscape, economic stagnation affecting the working poor, and rare bipartisan consensus on criminal justice reform. Key figures including Frank Luntz, Van Jones, and Ed Gillespie identified Marco Rubio and Scott Walker as top Republican prospects while warning of an asset-based recovery that leaves the working class feeling hopeless. The dialogue further explored structural congressional dysfunction, the demographic "swarms" reshaping the Democratic coalition, and the critical electoral stakes for swing states like Virginia, Florida, and Ohio.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Risky Business: Understanding Asia's Geopolitical and Societal Uncertainties
Gwen Robinson, Brian Baker, Curtis S. Chin, Seki Obata, Walter Wang, Brendan Connor, Ben Rosen
Distinguished experts from JM Eagle, Keio University, the Milken Institute, and PIMCO analyzed Asia's shifting risk landscape, identifying critical challenges ranging from China's severe water infrastructure deficits and political centralization to the region's fragmented capital markets and geopolitical tensions. The speakers highlighted emerging investment opportunities in Southeast Asian infrastructure, non-communicable disease sectors, and public-private partnership models while warning that the United States and Japan face strategic setbacks for initially opposing the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Ultimately, the discussion concluded that success in the region requires moving beyond a China-centric focus to address diverse local vulnerabilities, including aging populations, climate disasters, and the specific economic trajectories of ASEAN nations.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Rebuilding Housing Finance: The Next Steps
Ed DeMarco, John Bartling, John Delaney, Nagendra Jayanty, Rick Lazio, Phillip Swagel
Leading policymakers and market experts convened to analyze the post-crisis housing finance landscape, highlighting that taxpayer-backed support now comprises 75% to 80% of U.S. mortgage finance while homeownership rates have stagnated near 64%. Participants scrutinized the Delaney-Carney-Himes legislative framework, a proposal designed to reintroduce private capital by mandating a 5% first-loss layer and forcing the government to sell guarantee exposure pari passu to market investors. The dialogue concluded with a strategic pivot away from broad homeownership subsidies toward targeted affordable housing solutions, projecting an incremental 20-to-30-year transition from government-heavy models to private market risk absorption.
- Milken Institute1h 6m
Dealing With China: A Conversation With Henry Paulson
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson details his tenure managing the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting real-time policy pivots involving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Lehman Brothers that prevented total economic collapse. He further outlines his strategic engagement with China, noting the establishment of the Strategic Economic Dialogue which secured long-term climate cooperation while navigating tensions over human rights and intellectual property theft. Looking forward, Paulson advises prioritizing pragmatic economic linkages and institutional influence, such as joining the AIIB, to manage the complex spectrum of U.S.-China relations amid rising geopolitical and structural challenges.
- Milken Institute55 min
The Urban 6 Billion: A Blueprint for Development Through Private Investment
Taimur Hyat, Michael Berkowitz, Charles Garner, Bridget Rosewell
Leading urban experts and investors convened to analyze unprecedented global urbanization trends where 60–70 million people annually join cities, necessitating a strategic shift toward diversified economic hubs in Asia and Africa to mitigate risks from climate change and single-industry dependence. The panel emphasized that successful investment requires holistic resilience strategies focusing on governance power, inclusive infrastructure, and long-term technological adoption rather than isolated asset classes or "smart city" gimmicks. Specific recommendations highlighted cities like London, New Orleans, and Porto Alegre as models for fostering stability, while urging capital allocation toward regions with robust public-private partnerships and adaptable administrative frameworks.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Trash or Treasure? Finding Value in Distressed-Debt Investing
Richard Cantor, Lauren Scottlieb, Chris Piccillo, Brian Reynolds, Steve Shapiro, Lawrence, John McWhorter, Brian Wright, David Freeman, Christopher Coleman, Chris Hayes, Steve Grove, Steve McCurry, David Levinson, David Rockefeller Jr., Meredith Whitby
Four leading alternative asset managers from Fundamental Advisors, Solus, Chatham Capital, and Golden Tree convened to analyze distressed opportunities across municipal, energy, and corporate sectors while addressing the complex capital structure of Puerto Rico's debt crisis. Panelists generally cautioned against premature entry into the energy market due to oversupply concerns but identified affordable housing, telecommunications spectrum, and regulated lending as high-potential themes within a credit cycle approaching late-stage maturity. Despite warnings of deteriorating underwriting quality and tightening liquidity, the experts projected a robust distressed landscape over the next two years, emphasizing that cohesive restructuring mechanisms remain critical for achieving value in fragmented high-yield and municipal environments.