Court Coursey
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- Milken Institute56 min
The Inclusive Digital Revolution: Making A.I. and Next-Gen Tech Work for Everyone
Cyrus Hodes, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Court Coursey, Daniel Goldin, David Kenny
A diverse panel of experts including David Kenny, Dan Goldin, and Gina Boyce outlines a global roadmap where AI drives exponential growth in sectors ranging from food security in MENA to healthcare diagnostics in Africa. The discussion highlights strategic shifts toward distributed learning models and zero-threshold technologies to solve critical issues like water scarcity, education access, and infrastructure gaps without relying on traditional hardware. By advocating for international data standards and ethical governance frameworks, the group positions Africa and emerging markets as the primary engines for the next wave of technological and economic development.
- Milken Institute59 min
Venture Capital 20/20: Trends to Expect in the Years Ahead
Court Coursey, B. Bonin Bough, Nikhil Kalghatgi, Kay Koplovitz, Dave McClure, Mehmet Oz
Venture capitalists Dr. Oz, Bonin Bao, Dave McClure, and Nikhil Kogadi converge to define a sourcing strategy dominated by trusted founder networks while identifying high-potential exits in underserved sectors like healthcare, legacy food brands, and global emerging markets. The panel emphasizes that successful investments require strategic partnerships with major infrastructure providers to scale distribution, illustrated by specific examples ranging from Dr. Oz's Sharecare to Bao's America's Hustle revitalization model. Looking toward long-term disruption, the experts highlight imminent opportunities in neural interfaces, sustainable food systems, and the democratization of capital across diverse geographies to bypass traditional coastal concentration.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
How New Investors Are Influencing Venture Capital
Court Coursey, Chance Barnett, Troy Carter, Dave McClure, Kara Nortman, D.A. Wallach, Cort Corsi
A panel of prominent venture capitalists and founders analyzed the current correction in valuations, emphasizing a strategic shift from unchecked growth toward capital efficiency, founder resilience, and rigorous ethical screening. The discussion highlighted emerging investment models like high-velocity seed funding and equity crowdfunding, which are addressing capital gaps in emerging markets while challenging traditional Venture Capital practices. Experts concluded that future market winners will be defined by deep cultural competence in diverse demographics and leverage on marketing innovation to navigate a more conservative, due-diligence-heavy economic landscape.