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  1. Sequoia Capital37 min

    AI integration for enterprise ft. CJ Desai of ServiceNow

    CJ Desai, Chirantan "CJ" Desai, Sonya, Sam, Arthur, Daniela, Pat, Andy, Jensen, Doug Leone, Frank Slutman, Jess, Fred Luddy, Bill, Allen, Tim, Michelle, Charlie, Peter, Fabio

    ServiceNow, the third-largest global SaaS provider with a $155 billion market cap, achieved $10 billion in annual recurring revenue through strict organic growth under the leadership of CEO Bill McDermott and COO CJ Nayak. The company is currently executing "Act Two" by integrating small, cost-efficient AI models and expanding into new sectors like public safety, while maintaining an 82% gross margin through disciplined financial constraints. With 8,000 enterprise customers led by CIOs demanding specific return on investment, ServiceNow prioritizes workflow automation and outcome-based selling over generic technology adoption to sustain its 26% annual growth rate.

  2. Milken Institute56 min

    Purchase with Purpose: How Brands Are Using 'Social Good' to Win Consumer Loyalty

    Mike Coupe, Nicholas Reed, Andrea Slater, Paul van Zyl, Simon Woodroffe, Hugh Cameron, Natalie Deacon, Nick Reed, David Lansman, Michelle, George Lee

    Industry leaders from Avon, Sainsbury's, and Mayette convened to discuss the strategic shift toward purpose-driven business models that integrate social impact with commercial performance. Speakers highlighted case studies demonstrating that aligning brand missions with societal needs drives employee retention, consumer loyalty, and financial growth while necessitating decentralized decision-making and rigorous supply chain transparency. The consensus forecast predicts that traditional corporate social responsibility will become obsolete as "entrepreneurial citizenship" and dual reporting of financial and social profit establish the new baseline for global commerce.

  3. Milken Institute1h 1m

    After Ebola and Zika: Preparing for the Next Pandemic

    Cristina Alesci, Anthony Banbury, Dara Erck, Raul Ruiz, Rajeev Venkayya, Michelle, Aaron Bedtru, Susanna Amos, John Thomas

    UN Assistant Secretary General Anthony Banbury, ARISE VP Dara Erk, Representative Rajiv Ruiz, and Takeda President Rajiv Venkay convened to analyze critical failures in the 2014 Ebola response and assess threats from emerging pathogens like Zika and antimicrobial resistance. The panelists advocated for shifting from reactive crisis management to proactive infrastructure investment, specifically calling for "push incentives" in pharmaceutical R&D and a $1.9 billion Zika funding package to address systemic financing and regulatory gaps. These discussions culminated in the operationalization of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), which aims to establish global pandemic insurance mechanisms and standardize rapid vaccine deployment strategies.

  4. Milken Institute1h 1m

    Undercover Bosses: Getting to Know Your Business Better

    Sheldon Yellen, Jen, Chris Carlson, Eli Holzman, Steven J. Klubeck, Dina Dwyer-Owens, Jeff Platt, Tony Guido, Anthony Wedo, Michelle, Scott, Mary Thompson, Dean, Randy, Brock

    The global phenomenon *Undercover Boss* features nearly 60 corporate leaders who surrender creative control to anonymously work alongside employees for eight days, resulting in a historic 38.7 million viewers for its premiere. Participants like Tony Guido and Steven J. Klubeck have implemented substantial operational reforms and financial support systems, including a $4 million POS upgrade and a $1 million crisis fund, directly addressing identified bottlenecks and employee welfare issues. These unedited interactions have shifted corporate cultures from transactional to value-driven while generating tens of thousands of job applications and establishing long-term charitable foundations across diverse international territories.

  5. Milken Institute57 min

    Building a Global Community to Drive Social Change

    Alden, Sean, Ben, Jesse, Michelle, Yancey, Patty, Xavier, Dwayne Johnson, Steven Spielberg, George Soros, Clinton, Barack, Obama

    A panel discussion at a media industry event detailed how organizations like TakePart and Good magazine are pivoting from passive content consumption to decentralized, action-oriented community platforms that leverage social media for civic engagement. Key examples included a Facebook game raising $200,000 and mobilizing 700,000 players globally, alongside successful film campaigns for *Lincoln* and *Food, Inc.* that drove measurable consumer behavior changes and policy shifts. The conversation highlighted a broader industry trend where authentic, two-way digital conversations and grassroots organizing are replacing traditional top-down communication to address global challenges effectively.