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Clear all filters- Y Combinator3h 42m
Startup Investor School Day 4 Live Stream
Andy Bromberg, Aaron Harris, Ron Conway, Jeff
The final day of Startup Investor School featured a comprehensive analysis of early-stage investment history by Andy Bromberg, behavioral standards for angel investors presented by Aaron Harris, and a founder-centric investment philosophy from Ron Conway. The session detailed the evolution from traditional venture capital to modern token offerings like ICOs while establishing a strict code of conduct emphasizing reputation, speed, and integrity in deal-making. Ultimately, the event equipped attendees with tools to model SAFE conversions and fostered a network committed to maintaining ecosystem transparency and supporting high-potential founders.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
The Future of Higher Education
Carol Quinlan, Eduardo Padron, Mitch Daniels, Steve, Ted Mitchell, Jeff, Mike Milken, William Bonvillian, Michael Schrag, Elizabeth Lee, Elizabeth Bell, Mike Downer, Chris Hartz
A panel of higher education leaders including Eduardo Padron, Ted Mitchell, and Carol Quinlan identifies a systemic failure to convert increased student access into degree completion and employability. The discussion highlights critical barriers such as state disinvestment, regulatory rigidity regarding seat time, and a misalignment between curricula and labor market needs. To resolve these issues, experts propose shifting toward student-centric competency portfolios, establishing seamless regional pathways, and renegotiating the sector's social contract to prove tangible value to taxpayers.
- 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 Institute1h 2m
Leaning In or Pushed Out: Where Are the Senior Women in Business?
Richard Ditizio, Margery Kraus, Sallie Krawcheck, Lauren Leichtman, Liz Claman, Marjorie Kraus, Michelle Kidley, Jeff, Manjuka Nariwala
Despite women comprising over half of college graduates, their representation in senior financial leadership remains stagnant at roughly 16%, a regression driven by systemic biases like the "intellectual honesty" trap and the double-bind of perceived aggression. Panelists highlighted that while diverse management teams generate over 30% higher returns, institutional inertia persists due to regressive maternity policies and a flexibility paradox that sidelines working mothers. To address this, experts recommend leveraging investor pressure through shareholder voting, utilizing regulatory CAMEL ratings to penalize homogenous boards, and fostering mandatory male inclusion to dismantle the status quo.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Pensions: The Real Fiscal Cliff
Brad Belt, Jeff, Brian Pellegrino, Larry Schloss, David Vila
This analysis contrasts the severe underfunding of U.S. public and corporate pensions, highlighting Illinois's $100 billion shortfall against Wisconsin's successful hybrid model that achieves 99.8% funding. While New York City struggles with governance failures and outsourced management costs despite rising contributions, the corporate sector increasingly adopts Liability-Driven Investment strategies and benefit redesigns to mitigate insolvency risks. Ultimately, the report concludes that investment returns alone cannot resolve multi-trillion dollar deficits, necessitating structural reforms such as COLA adjustments or increased contributions to prevent taxpayer bailouts or state bankruptcy.
- Milken Institute1h 15m
The Promise of the Bioscience Century
Paul Irving, Mike Milken, Eric Cantor, Paul Chu, Jeff, Bernardo Zavala, Jr., Bernard Harris, Andy von Eschenbach, Peggy, Francis Collins, Chris Austin
This event analyzes the critical role of bioscience in driving global economic growth and societal well-being while highlighting China's aggressive $308 billion investment program that threatens to surpass U.S. leadership. Panelists discuss strategic institutional responses, such as DARPA's high-risk research model and the FDA's regulatory innovations, which have accelerated breakthroughs in prosthetics, personalized medicine, and disease prevention. However, fiscal constraints and shifting global demographics necessitate sustained bipartisan funding to preserve the United States' status as a central hub for scientific innovation and global health security.