Alexandra
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- Milken Institute59 min
What Keeps CEOs Up at Night -- and What Gets Them Up in the Morning?
Jim, Greg, Alexandra, Aaron Levy
Executives from major financial and technology firms discussed shifting existential threats, ranging from a redesigned talent strategy that reversed millennial attrition through gamification and flexible work models to cybersecurity's elevation to a board-level imperative against nation-state actors. Panelists highlighted how complex regulatory burdens and global misalignment create competitive disadvantages for incumbents while driving disruption in media and data collection, forcing companies to adopt open innovation partnerships. The consensus forecast predicts a transformative decade defined by exponential technologies like AI and autonomous vehicles, urging strategic adaptation to emerging business models despite ongoing debates over automation's impact on job creation.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Big Shift: Diversity as a Business Rationale
Pamela, Alexandra, Richard, Javier, Margaret Anderson
Credit Suisse panelists and executives detailed the launch of their "New Markets" business unit designed to target women, African-Americans, and the LGBT community, citing a $12 trillion combined investment opportunity that remains underserved by current financial services. Speakers highlighted the necessity of executive sponsorship and internal data showing these segments generate outperforming returns while emphasizing that authentic progress requires top-down cultural shifts rather than quota-based hiring mandates. The discussion further explored strategic approaches to mentorship, advocacy, and the evolving legal landscape driving Fortune 500 engagement with these historically marginalized demographics.