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- Milken Institute1h 0m
On the Edge: Asia's Entrepreneurs Breaking Barriers
Ken Hausman, Victor Cui, Patrick Grove, Ambarish (Rish) Mitra, Finian Tan, David Leonhardt Jr., Patrick Choi, Male Speaker 1, Elsie
At a panel featuring industry leaders from ONE Championship, Katcha Group, and Vicar Partners, moderated by Ken Housman, experts identified "non-BRIC" Southeast Asian markets as superior growth vectors due to lower capital saturation and a consumer shift toward local content. The discussion highlighted distinct regional dynamics, noting India's fragmentation and China's unique data collaboration model, while emphasizing that the primary constraint for venture success in Asia remains talent acquisition rather than capital availability. Ultimately, the group concluded that execution in complex, multi-lingual environments offers a higher competitive advantage than pure innovation, urging investors to localize strategies for specific countries instead of applying a homogenous "Asia" model.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Where Does Russia Go From Here?
Matt Winkler, David Bonderman, Ruben Vardanyan, Susan Eisenhower, Carl Theodore, Male Speaker 1
In late 2014, Western sanctions and a 50% collapse in oil prices caused the Russian ruble and MOEX index to become the world's most volatile assets, yet the country began a recovery by early 2015 through stabilized currency values and a 30% growth surge in domestic food retail. Prominent figures including Ruben Vardanyan, David Bonderman, and Susan Eisenhower critique Western policy failures such as NATO expansion and broken agreements, arguing that these actions fueled Russia's strategic drift toward China while leaving the nation without a clear geopolitical identity. The panel warns of escalating nuclear risks due to these tensions but proposes immediate de-escalation through dedicated special envoys, Congressional diplomacy, and the establishment of clear benchmarks for sanction relief.