Kathryn Haun
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The Career Changing Magic of Strategic Compartmentalization
Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice leverages her tenure as the youngest Assistant Secretary of State and UN Ambassador to articulate a leadership philosophy forged through early mentorship warnings about collaboration and the resilience cultivated during her parents' public custody battle. Her career is defined by decisive crisis management during events like the 1998 embassy bombings and a recent strategic pivot addressing China's technological threats through a unified "triumvirate" of government, academia, and industry. Currently serving on Netflix's board while maintaining a flexible portfolio career, Rice continues to advocate for leaders to prioritize operational fortitude over likability and to build inclusive teams capable of navigating complex geopolitical challenges.
- Milken Institute57 min
Beyond Crypto's Wild Ride
Staci Warden, Meltem Demirors, Kathryn Haun, Elizabeth Rossiello, Elizabeth Stark, Katie Couric, Yamiche Alcindor, Amna Nawaz, Tamara Keith, Elizabeth Choe
A panel of industry leaders and investors from Andreessen Horowitz outlines the evolution of digital assets from speculative instruments into a foundational computing platform and a mechanism for solving global coordination problems. The discussion details how innovations like the Lightning Network are addressing Bitcoin's throughput limitations while emerging use cases ranging from unbanked financial inclusion to machine-to-machine economies drive institutional adoption by entities such as Fidelity and JP Morgan. Despite regulatory hurdles regarding taxation and security risks posed by bad actors, the consensus points toward a 2025 future characterized by mature infrastructure, interoperable systems, and a transformed "internet of value."