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Alec Ellison

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  1. Milken Institute59 min

    What's Silicon Valley Got to Do With It?

    Alec Ellison, Andrew Auerbach, Eric Drummond, Kate Mitchell, John Ruffalo, Eric Schmidt, Andrew Lovett

    A panel consensus establishes that while Silicon Valley remains the global leader in technology clustering and venture capital, its unique managerial ecosystem is difficult to replicate, forcing other regions to leverage distinct local assets rather than attempting direct imitation. Success outside the Valley depends on aligning specific industry strengths—such as clean tech in Colorado, agtech in St. Louis, or software in Provo, Utah—with appropriate capital types and a culture that tolerates risk and embraces immigration. Looking ahead, the innovation center of gravity is shifting toward life sciences and regional verticals, with emerging hubs in the Rocky Mountains, New England, and Israel positioned to capitalize on these specialized sectors and evolving government tax policies.

  2. Milken Institute59 min

    Abenomics in Japan: Are the Three Arrows on Target?

    Mr. Honda, Paul Sher, John Kodonos, Ambassador Chen, Curtis, Madeline Antonsica, Alec Ellison, Wei-Ming Yuan, Alex von Furstenberg

    Following two decades of stagnation driven by persistent deflation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched the "Abenomics" framework in 2013, uniting aggressive monetary easing under Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, fiscal stimulus, and structural reforms. While these policies successfully shifted inflation expectations and expanded the central bank's balance sheet, the strategy faces significant headwinds including a consumption tax hike, a severe demographic decline, and skepticism regarding the depth of corporate governance changes. Although Japan retains unique advantages such as domestic debt currency and massive household savings, sustained economic recovery ultimately depends on the successful execution of long-term supply-side improvements to overcome bureaucratic barriers and low fertility rates.

  3. Milken Institute59 min

    The Enterprise Strikes Back!

    Paul Barber, Paul Maeder, Brett Rochkind, Robert Smith, Alec Ellison, Scott Sandell

    Venture capital firms including NEA, Highland Capital Partners, and Vista Equity Partners are pivoting investment strategies toward enterprise software and global infrastructure to capitalize on predictable B2B returns rather than volatile consumer trends. The discussion highlights critical shifts in business models such as SaaS and freemium adoption alongside emerging opportunities in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and emerging markets like China and Latin America. Furthermore, panelists note that despite high private valuations, strategic acquisitions remain the preferred exit path for mid-sized software companies due to limited public market depth.