Steve Case
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- Milken Institute1h 18m
Part 1: A Conversation with Steve Case | Part 2: New Entrepreneurs for a New Economy
Steve Case, Dan Premack, Nick Green, Jeanette, Irene, Ibrahim Ajami
Steve Case and a diverse panel of executives from companies like Thrive Market and AirAsia Digital convened to analyze the permanent shift of venture capital toward regional hubs and the integration of the internet into legacy sectors like healthcare and logistics. The discussion highlighted how remote work, accelerated pandemic trends, and a strategic pivot from pure travel to digital ecosystems are reshaping investment strategies, with leaders emphasizing sustainability, operational agility, and a "flight to quality" in the SPAC market. Key outcomes included the identification of a "Third Wave" of internet innovation where domain expertise in the Midwest and Southeast offers competitive advantages, alongside a renewed focus on closing diversity gaps and supporting Black founders through targeted partnerships.
- Milken Institute58 min
Fast Pitch: Concept, Presentation and Critique
Daniel Gorfine, Delian Asperhov, Bonin Bao, Lynn Tilton, Steve Case, Caroline Pugh, Riley Ennis, Katalin Voss, Spencer Hewitt, Ryan Cavanaugh
Hosted by the Milken Institute in partnership with the Kairos Society, the inaugural "Fast Pitch" competition featured five entrepreneurs presenting ventures in health, sustainability, and retail to a panel of judges including Steve Case and Lynn Tilton. Participants were evaluated on growth potential and social impact before audience voting crowned Katalin Voss, founder of the autism-focused Sention, as the winner. The event concluded with a strategic consensus among judges that future success for these high-impact startups relies heavily on forming partnerships to scale distribution and address capital-intensive challenges.
- Milken Institute55 min
Adjusting to the Tech Revolution: Surfing the Wave or Swept Away?
Dennis Neal, Mark Benioff, Steve Case, Vivek Wadhwa
Mark Benioff, Steve Case, and Vivek Wadhwa debate the shift from creative destruction to indiscriminate technological disruption, highlighting how automation, robotics, and the "third wave" of internet integration are poised to redefine healthcare, media, and government services. The panelists warn that while these innovations create new economic paradigms, the United States risks losing global innovation leadership if it fails to enact urgent immigration reform and address regulatory barriers. Ultimately, the discussion underscores the necessity for leaders to balance operational management with visionary strategy to navigate hyperdrive disruption and ensure technology benefits society rather than creating deep social inequality.
- Milken Institute58 min
Fueling American Entrepreneurship
Steve Case, Patrick McHenry, Laura Roden, Peggy Wallace, Peter Williams, Sean Greene
The JOBS Act, passed with strong bipartisan support, modernizes 80-year-old securities laws to democratize capital access through crowdfunding and IPO on-ramps for startups outside traditional coastal hubs. While venture capital funding remains constrained by post-2008 market dynamics, the legislation aims to stimulate growth in underrepresented regions like Denver and Baltimore while addressing critical barriers such as immigration reform and IP protection. Industry experts predict this regulatory shift will catalyze a "second internet revolution" by connecting over 8 million accredited investors with high-potential companies in sectors ranging from software to life sciences.