David Windmueller
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- Milken Institute59 min
Green Gold: California's New Cash Crop
Joe Mathews, Hezekiah Allen, Adam Bierman, Matthew Dababneh, Cat Packer, Karan Wadhera, John McCurry Jr., David Levinson, Matthew Hendershotain Jr., David Windmueller
California's $7 billion medical marijuana industry, which produces 16 million pounds annually, faces a critical transition as only a fraction of existing retailers and growers secure licensure amidst a persistent gray market and federal Schedule I restrictions that block banking access. While experts predict inevitable consolidation driven by high compliance costs and an equity gap affecting African American communities disproportionately, ancillary investors are simultaneously targeting technology and lifestyle sectors to mitigate federal risks. Long-term industry normalization and social equity will depend on Congress removing cannabis from Schedule I to enable interstate commerce and fully integrate the market into the mainstream economy.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The Growing Drone Phenomenon: Creating Order Out of Chaos
Gary Shapiro, Russ Burns, Lisa Ellman, Dave Vos, David Windmueller, Eric Schmidt, Jure Vatsuri, Nick Smoot, Robert
Industry leaders and policymakers convened to discuss the rapid expansion of commercial drone technology, highlighted by early adopters like Clayco securing FAA exemptions to revolutionize construction efficiency and Google's vision for automated logistics. Participants outlined a roadmap for integrating unmanned traffic management systems that rely on automated data exchange rather than traditional air traffic control, while addressing regulatory challenges regarding privacy and property rights. The dialogue concluded with an emphasis on how these advancements will drive economic growth through cost savings, reduce carbon footprints via electric delivery models, and enable humanitarian applications in disaster response.