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Trends in Venture Capital
Cameron Lester, María Ariza, Ron Cao, Jalak Jobanputra, Ela Madej, Ella Amadei
Venture capitalists Ella Amadei, Jalil Jobin, Maria Arisa, and Ron Cao convened to analyze divergent global capital trends, from late-stage liquidity gluts in the U.S. to Mexico's structural IPO gaps and China's emerging pre-IPO surge. The panelists identified critical sector-specific opportunities in synthetic biology, blockchain infrastructure, and fintech while warning that regulatory uncertainty and "people risk" remain the primary impediments to scaling deep-tech solutions. Despite these challenges, the group expressed heightened optimism for a more inclusive innovation wave driven by the convergence of mission-aligned investing and digital asset digitization.
- Milken Institute58 min
Gaming Breaks Into the Mainstream
Dean Takahashi, Kathee Chimowitz, Emily Greer, Peter Levin, Frank Soqui
Industry leaders and investors convened to analyze the global video game market's projected growth to $180 billion, highlighting mobile gaming's dominance in emerging markets and the strategic shift toward long-term "Games as a Service" models. Key figures from Intel, Lionsgate, and Epic Games discussed the transformative potential of VR and AR technologies while addressing critical challenges regarding accessibility, online toxicity, and the complex dynamics between industry centralization and democratization. The event concluded with a consensus that gaming is evolving into a universal cultural force extending into education and healthcare, driven by advancements in mobile infrastructure and inclusive design initiatives.
- Milken Institute59 min
Hacked and Back: Cybersecurity Lessons From the C-suite
Dmitri Alperovitch, Sanford (Sandy) Climan, Christopher Krebs, Thomas Pritzker, Tom Pritzker, Sandy Kleiman, David Batts, Jr., Jeffrey Brown, David Brooks, Eric Schmidt, Alan Seales, Tom Ginsburg, Chris Collins, John McWhorter
This event analyzes the evolution of cyber threats from state-sponsored espionage to disruptive attacks like the 2017 NotPetya incident, highlighting the strategic responses of Hyatt and the Department of Homeland Security. Hyatt integrated cybersecurity into its core governance by allocating six percent of its IT budget and empowering its CISO to share threat intelligence with federal agencies within minutes of detection. The presentation further outlines critical lessons for the entertainment industry, emphasizing the need for robust data protection, cross-sector collaboration, and a culture that treats security as a continuous strategic imperative rather than a temporary IT function.
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Fulfilling the Promise of National and Military Service
Kevin Klowden, Cutler Dawson, Susan Eisenhower, Mark Graham, Blaine Holt, Andrew Peek
Panelists addressed the widening civil-military gap and associated career transition challenges, highlighting how information asymmetry and support system loss often drive veterans into financial insecurity or unsuitable employment. To counter these issues, the discussion showcased successful recruitment models from firms like Goldman Sachs and Amazon that leverage transferable skills, while proposing structural reforms such as leader-led career planning and reciprocal civilian-military exchange pipelines. The dialogue concluded by weighing the complexities of reinstating national service against insularity concerns, urging organizations to bridge socioeconomic divides through aggressive retention strategies and community-based economic integration.
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Paying for Cures
Colleen Rye, Christiana Bardon, Louis DeGennaro, Joe La Barge, Mark Trusheim, Cynthia Verst, Cindy Virst, Mark Trusseimer, Chris Barden, Joe Medina, Eric Schmidt, Lou, Louis Kombolaini, John McWhorter, Tanisha Carino, Martha Minowski
Discussions on the evolution of curative gene therapies analyze the projected surge of over 500 pipeline candidates and the necessary shift from chronic treatment models to one-time cures that disrupt traditional pricing structures. Industry experts highlight innovative financial mechanisms, including outcomes-based rebates and installment payments, designed to navigate complex regulatory hurdles like Medicaid best price rules and FASB accounting volatility while addressing manufacturing costs. Despite significant challenges in social equity and international reimbursement disparities, the consensus suggests that historical precedents and market-driven competition will ultimately sustain a system capable of integrating these high-cost, durable medical breakthroughs.
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So You Want to Be an eSports Owner
Stephanie Snowden, Andy Miller, Shawn Sanford, Ari Segal, Barney Waters, Noah Whinston
Traditional sports executives and venture capitalists are transforming esports from a niche passion project into a scalable franchise ecosystem by leveraging existing infrastructure and adopting diverse business models tailored to specific game mechanics. Key organizations like Immortals and the LA Valiant are driving this shift through strategic brand partnerships that prioritize authentic engagement over impression counts, while simultaneously implementing robust player welfare systems to ensure long-term viability. As the industry matures, leaders anticipate a convergence where youth-centric consumption habits reshape corporate strategies, positioning esports teams as essential data points for understanding generational shifts in media and content consumption.
- Milken Institute55 min
A Conversation With "Crazy Rich Asians" Author Kevin Kwan
Kevin Kwan, Curtis S. Chin, Rich Green, Maria Amor, Ram, Josh Barrow, LC, Helena, JD Gladden, Amanda Bressler, Susan Lee, Jim Quick, David Sangali
Kevin Kwan, recently named to Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list for his *Crazy Rich Asians* trilogy, discusses the creation of his first novel and its adaptation into the first Hollywood studio film in 26 years to feature an all-Asian cast. Produced with a team committed to authentic details and shot entirely in Singapore and Malaysia, the film faced casting resistance before securing a release that highlighted the economic rise of Asia and complex family dynamics across three continents. Kwan and his agents leveraged the project's commercial success to advocate for future Asian-led storytelling, aiming to dismantle Hollywood exclusion and inspire a new generation of diverse creators through upcoming television initiatives and expanded global narratives.
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The Sustainable Investing Challenge: Meet the Winning Team and See Their Plan
Conrad Kiechel, Dave Chen, Maoying He, Teng Kai Loh, Felicia Shaw, Annie Donovan, Paul, Richard Matthew
The Milken Institute, Morgan Stanley, and Kellogg School of Management launched the Sustainable Investing Challenge eight years ago to train future professionals in creating financial instruments with measurable social and environmental impact. The 2018 competition, which engaged over 300 students from 65 business schools across 34 countries, awarded its top prize to Singapore Management University for an ASEAN Storm Resilience Fund designed to mitigate typhoon risks for smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia. This winning proposal outlines a multi-phase implementation strategy blending private investment, grants, and Development Impact Bonds to reinforce rural housing, continuing a track record of past student projects transitioning into real-world ventures like Fresh Coast Capital and Blue Forest.
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Building Bridges to Developing Economies: Reports From Field Practice
Glenn Yago, Clare Akamanzi, Eli Groner, Peretz Lavie, Janet McKinley, Julie Monaco
Israel is expanding its Global Fellows Program and enacting strategic cabinet resolutions to formalize economic expansion into Africa, India, and China while addressing a global infrastructure funding gap of $90 trillion. Simultaneously, institutions like Citi and the SDIP are leveraging blended finance and innovative instruments, such as Rwanda's regulatory reforms and the Technion's high-impact health and AgTech programs, to mobilize private capital and transform stalled projects into bankable deals. These coordinated efforts aim to attract institutional investment with projected 5% to 8% returns, ultimately driving sustainable economic growth in emerging markets where traditional financing models have faltered.
- Milken Institute59 min
Things That Will Blow Your Mind
Staci Warden, Eduardo Cabrera, Stuart Jones, Jr., Mark Rosenberg, Stephen Scott, Paul Daugherty, Dr. Hyunjun Park, Josh Hoffman, Dr. Vivian Ming
At the Milken Global Conference, moderators Paul Daugherty, Dr. Hyunjun Park, Josh Hoffman, and Dr. Vivian Ming analyzed the transition from an information age to one defined by biological engineering, DNA data storage, and cognitive enhancement. Park detailed Catalog Technologies' enzymatic DNA storage capable of compressing 200 petabytes per gram to solve global data scarcity, while Hoffman described Zymergen's machine learning-driven production of sustainable materials that replace petroleum-based chemicals. Concurrently, Ming highlighted the potential for non-invasive neurostimulation to boost working memory and lifetime earnings, while warning of the ethical risks regarding a "human divide" if cognitive enhancement remains inaccessible to the poor.
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A Conversation With Senator Cory Booker
Senator Cory Booker shares his personal history of overcoming housing discrimination and his subsequent tenure as Newark's youngest city councilor to advocate for a governance model driven by data rather than partisan ideology. He critiques the nation's declining infrastructure, education, and competitiveness while detailing systemic failures in the criminal justice system that disproportionately harm trauma survivors and rely on excessive plea bargains. Urging a shift toward "collective will" and "creative kindness," Booker calls on citizens and policymakers to end political demonization and address these structural issues through bipartisan cooperation and small-dollar funding.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
The World in Transition | Africa and the Middle East: The Cradle of Civilization Once Again?
Staci Warden, Mohammed Alardhi, Madalitso Mandiwa, Michael Milken, Patrice Motsepe, Stephanie von Friedeburg
The panel convened to address the critical nexus of Africa's demographic surge and infrastructure deficits, highlighting how the continent's addition of 12 million annual workers requires urgent capital mobilization to prevent a demographic curse. Industry leaders and officials, including Patrice Motsepe and Mike Milken, argued for regional integration, private sector de-risking strategies, and the development of local capital markets to transform population potential into sustainable economic growth. The discussion concluded that bridging the $170 billion annual infrastructure gap through innovative financial instruments and open borders is essential to stabilize the region, retain local talent, and prevent mass global migration.
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The Final Frontier: Space as a Business Opportunity
Jane Wells, Chad Anderson, Steve Isakowitz, Jennifer Lopez, Will Marshall, Philip McAlister, Phil McAllister
Leading aerospace experts and government officials convened to address the space industry's projected growth from $350 billion to nearly $3 trillion, focusing on hybrid government-private models for lunar and Martian exploration. The discussion highlighted critical commercial shifts, including the $58 million per seat commercial crew program and the commercialization of the International Space Laboratory, while emphasizing urgent needs in space traffic management to mitigate collision risks from 20,000 orbital debris objects. Furthermore, panelists debated emerging legal frameworks for resource extraction and advocated for regulatory reforms to balance national security concerns with the rapid expansion of private sector satellite constellations.
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Power Plant? Exploring the Cannabis Industry
Karan Wadhera, Mike Harden, Ben Kovler, Bharat Vasan, Jeff Wells
Projected to reach a $75 billion valuation by 2030, the U.S. cannabis industry is undergoing a structural shift from unregulated commodity sales to a branded, data-driven sector supported by 64% public approval. While federal restrictions currently inflate capital costs and isolate the market, political momentum and state-level innovations are driving investment into operational technology and consumer-focused brands that challenge traditional alcohol and opioid consumption. This trajectory sets the stage for eventual federal reform, where industry consolidation and the entry of major multinational corporations will likely redefine the competitive landscape alongside expanding global export opportunities.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Solving Life-Threatening Problems in Oncology
Howard Soule, Rajiv Kaul, Freda Lewis-Hall, David Reese, Mark Simon, Howard Sewell
A panel of industry leaders including Pfizer's Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall and Amgen's David Reese examines the paradox of skyrocketing NIH funding and precision oncology breakthroughs against persistent barriers like clinical trial rigidity and healthcare inequities. The discussion highlights the disconnect between advanced "Star Wars" level treatments and outdated delivery systems, calling for regulatory agility and patient-centric trial designs to address the 2.1-fold increase in cancer-related bankruptcies. Ultimately, the experts urge a systemic shift toward democratizing access to genomic diagnostics and prioritizing quality-of-life endpoints over traditional longevity metrics.