Michael Milken
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- Milken Institute1h 3m
Reception | Celebrating Activist Women
Susan Santiago, Michael Milken, Shaun Robinson, Cher, John McArthur, Karen Weaver, Gary White, Katie O'Reilly
Hosted by Hyatt's first female SVP of Operations for the Americas, Susan Santiago, this Milken Family Foundation-sponsored event united activists like actress Cher, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, and industry experts to address the U.S. water infrastructure crisis. The panel revealed that approximately 7.3 million lead service lines remain nationwide, costing taxpayers roughly $10 monthly per family to replace, while highlighting the human failures and systemic neglect that drove the Flint tragedy. Participants emphasized that achieving universal clean water access by 2030 requires sustained public funding, strict regulation of private partnerships, and civic pressure to prioritize maintenance over reactive crisis management.
- Milken Institute58 min
Mexico as a Global Powerhouse
Michael Milken, Thaddeus Arroyo, Pedro Aspe, Francisco González Díaz, Alan Schwartz, Blanca Treviño
Mexico has successfully transitioned from a high-inflation, discretionary economy to a rules-based system anchored by institutional reforms, an independent central bank, and NAFTA frameworks that stabilized inflation while driving automotive parity with US prices. These macroeconomic shifts, alongside aggressive sector-specific investments by firms like AT&T and energy producers, have catalyzed a surge in foreign direct investment, telecommunications growth, and manufacturing competitiveness that leverages a young, engineering-rich workforce. The event concludes that these developments position Mexico as an indispensable partner in a unified North American production powerhouse, essential for US companies seeking to compete globally against Asian markets.
- Milken Institute59 min
Credit Market Outlook
Michael Milken, Richard Byrne, Scott Minerd, Joseph Naggar, David Warren, James Zelter, Mike Milken, Rich Byrne
The panel examined a complex credit environment characterized by historically high corporate debt levels and constrained bank liquidity, which has created significant arbitrage opportunities in special situations, distressed commercial real estate, and non-bank lending. Industry leaders emphasized that effective capital deployment now demands substantial technological infrastructure and deep sector expertise, leading to a market dynamic where active management consistently outperforms passive strategies. While current conditions favor a "credit alpha" environment with yields ranging from 8% to 16%, experts warn that regulatory pressures and potential recessionary headwinds will likely drive future industry consolidation toward larger, well-capitalized firms.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Stewards of the Game: The Business Leaders Behind Major Sports
Michael Milken, Wesley Edens, Brian France, Bobby Kotick, Robert Kraft, David Stern, Wes Edens
A diverse panel of sports executives, including Wes Edens, Brian France, Robert Kraft, and David Stern, outlined significant capital investments and strategic shifts across the Milwaukee Bucks arena project, NASCAR's charter system, and the explosive growth of the esports sector. These leaders highlighted a transition toward franchise stability, private financing models, and the integration of emerging digital media to drive revenue and global engagement, with specific projections that esports viewership could reach 500 million within five years. By emphasizing the critical roles of data analytics, talent acquisition, and emotional community connection, the group concluded that future sports valuations will rely heavily on adaptability to changing media landscapes and the ability to foster deep fan loyalty.
- Milken Institute1h 14m
Sustaining the New 'Golden Age' of Medical Research
Margaret Anderson, Francis Collins, Kathy Giusti, Michael Milken, Kevin Yoder, Elias Zerhouni
At the 19th annual Milken Institute Global Conference, leaders including Kathy Hudson, Elias Zerhouni, and Francis Collins convened to address systemic inefficiencies in biomedical research while celebrating unprecedented therapeutic breakthroughs. The panelists emphasized that stagnant NIH funding and a 16% grant success rate threaten the scientific pipeline, yet initiatives like the Precision Medicine Initiative and Accelerating Medicine Partnerships are introducing parallel processing and open data models to accelerate cures. By reframing research as a national security priority and integrating artificial intelligence, these experts argue that coordinated public-private ecosystems can overcome current bottlenecks to deliver transformative medical advancements.
- Milken Institute1h 18m
Public Health, Medical Research and the Cancer Moonshot: A Collaboration to Change the World
Michael Milken, Francis Collins, Linda Fried, Robert Hugin, Freda Lewis-Hall
Vice President Biden and medical leaders are launching a strategic "Cancer Moonshot" to overcome siloed research through a $680 million federal investment and the Precision Medicine Initiative's enrollment of one million Americans. The framework prioritizes seven key themes, including early detection blood tests, single-cell analysis, and public-private partnerships modeled after the Accelerating Medicines Partnership, while explicitly warning against overpromising a timeline for a universal cure. Parallel to the National Institutes of Health and FDA funding, the initiative integrates public health science to address prevention drivers and leverages global data collaboration to accelerate the shift toward data-driven, individualized cancer therapies.
- Milken Institute1h 12m
2015 CA Summit - Perception vs. Reality: Is California Business Friendly?
Eric Garcetti, Michael Milken, John Chiang, Donna Davis, Steven Mnuchin
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and panelists highlighted the city's transformation into a global model for economic growth, driven by streamlined permitting processes, a $25 million Bolloré Group investment, and record job creation in sectors ranging from aerospace to digital media. While the event celebrated LA's surge to the second-largest U.S. financial hub and its status as the world's top green technology incubator, speakers also confronted critical challenges including high real estate costs, housing unaffordability, and a regressive tax structure that threatens to drive out talent. Forward-looking recommendations centered on creating a digital one-stop shop for business compliance and leveraging the city's diverse demographics to capture international markets.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Global Capital Markets
Michael Klowden, Michael Milken, Richard Byrne, Katherine Garret-Cox, Robert Kricheff, Brigitte Posch, Paul Taylor
This panel of global finance experts analyzes structural shifts in emerging markets and credit volatility driven by US disintermediation, regulatory constraints, and divergent central bank cycles. Speakers address systemic banking risks and high-yield market dislocations while proposing specific portfolio strategies to target 7% to 8% returns through alternative capital and ESG-aligned investments. The discussion concludes with a strategic call for developing local capital markets and reforming regulatory frameworks to channel a projected $40 trillion growth in institutional savings into sustainable infrastructure and social progress.
- Milken Institute1h 33m
What Would You Do to Make the World Better for Women and Girls? A Conversation and Call to Action
Diana Taylor, Michael Milken, Willow Bay, Susan McCaw, Shiza Shahid, Malala Yousafzai, Suna Saeed, Patricia Arquette, Helena Morrissey, Holly Gordon, Frida Pinto, Barbara Bush, Princess Rima Bent Bandar Al Saud, Paul Kagame, Faloruncho Alikija, Deborah Birx, Howard Taylor, Cherie Blair, Precious Molloy Motsepe
This event synthesized global data revealing that the marginalization of women directly correlates with poverty and instability, while highlighting specific strategies to reverse these trends, such as Rwanda's economic boom and the UK's rapid boardroom diversification. Speakers detailed urgent disparities in wages and health, including the severe motherhood penalty and HIV infection rates, alongside corporate and nonprofit interventions like Salesforce's pay equity audit and the Girl Rising campaign. The discussion concluded with a unified call for male allyship and systemic policy changes, asserting that closing the gender gap yields a 90% community reinvestment rate essential for long-term societal health.
- Milken Institute1h 17m
2014 London Summit - Capital Markets Outlook
Michael Milken, Madelyn Antoncic, Richard Byrne, John Calamos Sr., Elroy Dimson, Thomas Finke, Mike, Rich Byrne
Following post-2008 regulatory shifts that forced legacy banks to retreat from middle-market lending, non-bank alternative capital providers and Business Development Companies have rapidly absorbed the resulting $40 billion funding gap. This structural transition coincides with a global surge in cash held by sovereign wealth funds and corporations, who are increasingly favoring direct investments in equities and convertibles over traditional fixed income as the risk-free rate nears zero. Simultaneously, market participants are shifting focus toward underdeveloped regions in Africa and Asia to capitalize on emerging consumer demand while utilizing capital market mechanisms to address climate and health risks previously managed by traditional sovereign budgets.
- Milken Institute59 min
Asia Summit 2014 - Global Overview: Geoeconomics vs. Geopolitics
Michael Milken, Tony Fernandes, Jamie Forese, Joshua Harris, Axel Weber
Citi's Jamie Dimon and industry leaders from Apollo Global Management convened in Singapore to analyze the structural shift of global economic gravity toward Asia, contrasting the region's high growth potential with the stagnation of European markets and the geopolitical risks of fiscal integration. The discussion highlighted specific investment dynamics, including the underutilization of private capital in Asian SMEs, the manufacturing renaissance driven by the US shale revolution, and the resilience of entrepreneurs like AirAsia in serving mass markets. Ultimately, panelists called for regulatory environments that prioritize long-term stability over short-term populism to facilitate sustainable capital flows and address the growing disparities between emerging and advanced economies.
- Milken Institute1h 5m
Asia Summit 2014 - Strengthening Asian Markets: Allocating Capital, Refining Policy
Christine Tan, David Bonderman, Piyush Gupta, Lim Chow Kiat, Michael Milken, Jonathan Nelson
Prominent investors and regulators, including Piyush Gupta and Mike Milken, identified a critical $500 billion capital shortfall and structural intermediation gaps preventing Asian markets from leveraging their massive savings surplus. The panel highlighted that while private capital is shifting toward the region due to superior risk-adjusted returns, significant barriers such as currency volatility, legal unpredictability, and fragmented regulatory frameworks continue to deter deep domestic investment. Looking ahead, experts project Asia will transition from financing the West to self-sufficiency within 15 years, driven by digital leapfrogging, RMB-denominated instruments, and a shift toward private infrastructure financing.
- Milken Institute1h 13m
Revenge of the Superbugs: How Can We Outsmart Killer Microbes?
Dr. Frieden, Dr. Brilliant, Ronnie, Beth, Walt Ornstein, Dr. Cole, Dr. Price, Larry, Dr. Denise Cardo, Dr. Alvarez, Michael Milken, President Gorbachev
A panel of global health experts identified three converging risks—novel infectious agents, drug-resistant superbugs, and intentional bioterrorism—that threaten international security through rapid globalization and climate-driven vector expansion. The discussion highlighted critical infrastructure gaps, noting that only one in six countries currently meets International Health Regulations while legacy technology hinders detection, though recent initiatives like Advanced Molecular Detection have accelerated pathogen identification from months to weeks. Emphasizing that government leadership remains essential for equitable response, the panel advocates for robust pandemic preparedness funding and improved hygiene compliance to protect billions from outbreaks that could otherwise cause trillions in societal costs.
- Milken Institute1h 49m
A Conversation With Financial Innovators
Lewis Ranieri, Richard Sandor, Myron Scholes, Michael Milken, Stacey Ward, Sri
The Milken Center for Financial Markets convened a panel of experts including Richard Thaler, Lou Sabino, and Mike Milken to critique the misalignment of regulatory structures with market realities, citing specific failures in housing, insurance, and climate policy. Speakers highlighted severe systemic issues ranging from the erosion of personal responsibility and inefficient government mandates to a $7 trillion outsourcing dilemma in mortgage servicing that threatens domestic job stability. The discussion concluded with a call for market-based solutions, such as pricing externalities and reforming complex legislation like Dodd-Frank, to restore structural strength and foster sustainable economic growth.
- Milken Institute1h 6m
Lunch Discussion: Investing in California's Future
Bobby Kotick, Scott Minerd, Lynda Resnick, Lyndon Rive, Michael Milken
A high-level panel convened by industry leaders like SolarCity's Lyndon Rive to analyze California's economic resilience, highlighting critical challenges in municipal debt, workforce retention, and immigration policy. The discussion detailed the tension between rapid renewable energy expansion and regulatory hurdles while proposing public-private partnerships to address educational gaps and unfunded healthcare liabilities. Ultimately, participants urged a strategic shift from reactive philanthropy to active business engagement to compete globally against emerging markets like China and secure sustainable long-term growth.