David Rockefeller Jr.
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- Milken Institute47 min
Will AI Deliver on the Promise of Better, Faster, Cheaper Health Care? | Asia Summit 2025
Sung Hee Choe, Lohendran (Logen) Baskaran, David Berry, Adrian Lam, Wan Yue, Dr. Logan Baskerin, Dr. Yuan Yueyuan, Dr. Wan, Dr.-Vosker, Wanyu, Logan, UA, David Rockefeller Jr.
A recent panel explored the integration of transformative AI in genomics, drug development, and cardiac diagnostics, highlighting significant reductions in analysis time and the emergence of non-invasive, portable monitoring tools. While investors prioritize models that address diagnostic errors and dynamic patient incorporation, experts warn that divergent global data regulations and geographic biases currently hinder the equitable deployment of these technologies. To accelerate adoption, stakeholders must establish flexible reimbursement frameworks, dismantle data silos, and enhance public AI literacy to support a future of seamless preventive care.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
eSports: The Bumpy Ride to ROI
Ben White, Sam Englebardt, Peter Levin, Kristen Salvatore, Ari Segal, David Rockefeller Jr., Emily Fortuna, Amanda Han, Eric Schmidt, Ari Schwartzmann, Sam Nelsons, Chai, Peter Barron, Peter Barry Kaufmann, Kevin, Carlos, Paul
Industry leaders highlight that gaming now surpasses film and television in scale, with a user base of 2.6 billion driving a strategic shift for traditional media and sports organizations to secure the Gen Z demographic. Investment activity is surging as entities like Immortals Gaming Club adopt holding company structures to capture high valuations and leverage the mobile boom, while platforms like Twitch demonstrate superior engagement metrics that attract non-endemic advertising. Amidst these rapid expansions, the sector faces evolving structural debates regarding player welfare, the rise of influencer-driven brands over traditional franchises, and the impending need for standardized unionization and global regulatory frameworks.
- Milken Institute57 min
Big Data and Creating Customer Growth in the Age of A.I.
Sumant Mandal, David Eun, Michael Flaskey, John R. Shrewsberry, Michael Sutcliff, David Rockefeller Jr., Eric Schmidt, Danny Warshay, Amit Singhal, Amit Fulay, Anil Ananthaswamy, John McWhorter, Mike Hayes, David Kwong, Amir Jinairazi
David Rockefeller Jr., Mike Flaherty, John Shrewsbury, and Mike Zuckliff convened to discuss the immediate commercialization of narrow AI across sectors, highlighting how Samsung Next, Diamond Resorts, Wells Fargo, and Accenture are leveraging data integration to transform sales processes, customer experiences, and operational efficiency. The panelists detailed specific outcomes including a 45% sales capture at Diamond Resorts, a 30% revenue uplift for Toyota drivers, and a $12 billion annual R&D commitment from Samsung, while jointly emphasizing a strategic shift toward responsible AI frameworks that prioritize edge computing and human oversight over unregulated automation. Despite differing views on the pace of mobile adoption and the regulatory impacts of regions like China and the EU, all participants agreed that future market leadership will depend on silo-breaking data architectures and the ability to balance innovation with privacy concerns in an increasingly automated landscape.
- Milken Institute1h 7m
De-Risking Emerging Markets Investments
Aron Betru, Jeremy Carter, Michael Eckhart, Keiko Honda, Catherine McCarthy, Jukka Pihlman, Kate McCarthy, Mike Eckhart, David Rockefeller Jr., Kate Ballard, David Freeman, Anne-Marie Slainmann, Cathy O, Jeremy Walker, Michael L, David Batts, Jeremy Standiffer, Rodney Ferguson, Aryeh Green, Ambassador Kobi Krimson
Despite a $2.5 trillion annual funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals, global financial institutions are constrained by Basel III capital reserves and regulatory misalignments that penalize local currency lending and partial guarantees. Multilaterals like MIGA are increasingly deploying political risk insurance to catalyze private capital, yet structural inefficiencies in credit enhancement and a scarcity of bankable projects continue to hinder the flow of the $250 trillion available in global markets. Industry leaders are now pushing for streamlined credit enhancement mechanisms and regulatory reforms to convert public guarantees into effective tools that address the actual, rather than perceived, risks in emerging markets.
- Milken Institute56 min
The Next Urban Revolution: Reimagining Cities for an Aging Population
Nora Super, James Anderson, Julián Castro, Thomas Lantzsch, Jaana Remes, Jim Anderson, Tom Lanch, Jana, David Rockefeller Jr., Quinn, Yana Shih, Tom Hanksman Jr.
Demographic shifts project a global surge in the senior population that is reshaping urban dynamics, housing models, and consumption patterns while exposing gaps in economic security for aging communities. Cities like Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Singapore are responding with innovative multigenerational housing, autonomous mobility solutions, and talent recruitment programs to maintain independence and address infrastructure needs. Experts recommend a strategic pivot from viewing aging as a vulnerability to an asset-based approach that leverages the continued productivity of retirees through targeted policy, public-private innovation, and data-driven resource allocation.
- Goldman Sachs11 min
Talks at GS – David Eagleman: The Neuroscience of Creativity
David Eagleman, David Rockefeller Jr., Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Levine Jr., Dan Coffey Jr., Dan Collins
This analysis redefines human creativity as an evolutionary advantage rooted in the prefrontal cortex's capacity for hypothesis testing rather than physical traits, identifying three universal cognitive operations—break, blend, and bend—as the fundamental drivers of innovation. By shifting educational and economic focus from rote memorization to cognitive flexibility, individuals and organizations can leverage the collective intelligence of 8 billion brains to navigate a transitioning creativity economy. Ultimately, success in this new era requires actively dismantling past successes and tolerating failure to generate novel solutions that artificial intelligence currently cannot replicate.
- Milken Institute58 min
Disrupting Food: Alternative Proteins Leading to a More Sustainable Future
Cristina Alesci, Ethan Brown, Jeremy Coller, Uma Valeti, David Levinson, David Rockefeller Jr., Lance Price, Jenny Santee, Jonathan Smiga, Ashley
Ethan Brown of Beyond Meat and Uma Valenti of Memphis Meats joined Collar Capital's Jeremy Collar to address the environmental and health crises of traditional livestock, proposing plant-based restructuring and cellular agriculture as sustainable alternatives. The panel detailed how these technologies are achieving rapid cost reductions and high consumer acceptance while positioning incumbent factory farms as stranded assets vulnerable to regulatory bans and supply chain failures. Ultimately, the discussion highlighted a strategic shift where major industry players view these innovations as essential partners in mitigating food safety risks and capitalizing on a growing market for high-quality, low-impact protein.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Inclusive Finance: How Technology Brings Banking to the Underserved
Chris Brummer, Chris Larson, Bill Berheit, Shamina Singh, David Thompson, Bob, David Rockefeller Jr., Stacey Worden
Industry leaders from organizations like Safaricom, Abra, Ripple, and Western Union are leveraging mobile technology and distributed ledgers to provide financial services to the estimated 2 billion unbanked adults globally. These innovations, ranging from the "Human ATM" model to biometric identity verification, enable real-time settlements and micro-transactions that bypass traditional banking infrastructure while reducing costs for low-income populations. Although regulatory hurdles and legacy banking lobbying present significant challenges, public-private partnerships are increasingly digitizing social subsidies to combat corruption and unlock trillions of dollars in purchasing power within emerging markets.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Trash or Treasure? Finding Value in Distressed-Debt Investing
Richard Cantor, Lauren Scottlieb, Chris Piccillo, Brian Reynolds, Steve Shapiro, Lawrence, John McWhorter, Brian Wright, David Freeman, Christopher Coleman, Chris Hayes, Steve Grove, Steve McCurry, David Levinson, David Rockefeller Jr., Meredith Whitby
Four leading alternative asset managers from Fundamental Advisors, Solus, Chatham Capital, and Golden Tree convened to analyze distressed opportunities across municipal, energy, and corporate sectors while addressing the complex capital structure of Puerto Rico's debt crisis. Panelists generally cautioned against premature entry into the energy market due to oversupply concerns but identified affordable housing, telecommunications spectrum, and regulated lending as high-potential themes within a credit cycle approaching late-stage maturity. Despite warnings of deteriorating underwriting quality and tightening liquidity, the experts projected a robust distressed landscape over the next two years, emphasizing that cohesive restructuring mechanisms remain critical for achieving value in fragmented high-yield and municipal environments.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Brand Battlefield: Mobile and Social Networks
Sean Amos, Josh Mandel, Bonin Bow, Jamie Goodfriend, David Rockefeller Jr., John McWhorter, Eric Schmidt, Josh Tenenbaum, Jimmy O., Kathleen King, Mike McDonald, Serena Rosso, Ron, Nick Smoot, Carolina Tolberti
The discussion highlights a decisive market shift where social media usage now surpasses television, driving 84% of purchasing decisions through peer influence while Millennials command $400 billion in projected spending. Brands like Mondelēz International are responding by realigning strategies toward mobile-first approaches and real-time engagement, exemplified by the Honey Maid campaign's rapid crisis-to-opportunity turnaround. This transformation is further fueled by organizational changes where executive sponsorship and machine learning empower sales teams to replace compliance silos with authentic relationship building.
- Milken Institute1h 30m
A Hollywood Exit: What California Must Do to Remain Competitive in Entertainment - and Keep Jobs
Fred Baron, Rajiv Dalal, Kathy Garmezy, Joseph Henchman, Kevin Klowden, Larry Mantle, David Rockefeller Jr.
Facing an 11% workforce decline and a 50% drop in feature film production since 2004, California officials and industry leaders are advocating for legislation to replace the state's capped lottery system with a non-tradable, expanded tax credit program. Proposed reforms aim to increase annual funding to $1 billion and extend incentives to large-budget films and visual effects to counter the migration of crews to states offering higher subsidies. While fiscal critics warn of unsustainable "race to the bottom" dynamics citing Michigan's failed 40% credit, panelists argue that preserving the state's dense infrastructure and middle-class jobs justifies the investment to stabilize a shrinking domestic market.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Crowdfunding for Start-Ups and Small Business
Daniel Gorfine, Chris Brummer, Candace Klein, Ben Miller, Nivi, Danae Ringelmann, Matthew Accarrino, David Rockefeller Jr., Christopher Coleman, Andet Taylor, Ian
The Milken Institute convened a panel to analyze the transformative potential of securities crowdfunding following the 2012 JOBS Act, where experts including Daniel Gorfine, Ben Miller, and Danae Ringelmann highlighted the shift from risk-averse traditional financing to decentralized capital formation. Panelists detailed how Title II, Title III, and Reg A+ frameworks have enabled diverse models ranging from Somolend's debt-based lending to Fundrise's equity real estate projects, effectively democratizing access for non-accredited investors while leveraging algorithms to mitigate fraud. Despite uncertainties regarding pending SEC rulemaking and potential broker-dealer liability, the consensus emphasizes that robust self-regulation and community validation are essential to scaling these platforms and integrating them with traditional venture capital ecosystems.