Podcasts about Milken Institute

In this Mission Matters Milken Conference Series episode, Adam Torres interviews Veronique Forge, CEO of Business O Feminin. Veronique shares how she built a global media and executive network championing women in leadership, including her newest initiative the Female Leaders Club launched with support from the Milken Institute. Her mission: to create cross-industry collaboration, mentorship, and visibility for top female executives worldwide. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Hala Khouri, Founder of The Collective Resilience Model, about her mission to reframe trauma healing as a collective, community-powered process. Hala shares insights from her panel on mindfulness, her groundbreaking work with system-impacted youth, and the vision behind her books and training programs aimed at addressing burnout and building organizational resilience. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Francis Bouchard⁠, Managing Director of Climate at Marsh McLennan, live from the Milken Global Conference 2025. Francis shares how the insurance industry can go beyond claims to drive real impact in disaster preparedness and climate adaptation. From data-driven wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles to the need for radical collaboration, Francis outlines how insurance professionals can become unexpected leaders in climate resilience. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Patrick Driscoll, Startup & Venture Capital Advisor, during the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills. They discuss the evolving challenges of raising venture capital, especially for emerging fund managers and underestimated founders. Patrick offers practical guidance on non-dilutive funding, AI in due diligence, and how to build a more sustainable startup model in today's economic climate. Big thank you to Milken Institute! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode,⁠ Adam Torres⁠ interviews Christian Faes, Founder and CEO of Faes & Co., about his firm's mission to generate consistent, asset-backed returns through real estate bridge lending. Christian discusses his journey from co-founding a leading UK non-bank lender to launching Faes & Co. in the U.S., as well as insights from the 2025 Milken Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode,⁠⁠ Adam Torres⁠⁠ interviews ⁠Christian Faes⁠, Founder and CEO of Faes & Co., about his firm's mission to generate consistent, asset-backed returns through real estate bridge lending. Christian discusses his journey from co-founding a leading UK non-bank lender to launching Faes & Co. in the U.S., as well as insights from the 2025 Milken Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Chidi Blyden, CEO and Principal at Culturally Bound Consulting, as part of the Milken Institute Global Conference series. Chidi delves into the importance of understanding cultural nuances when doing business in Africa and the Global South, shedding light on trending industries such as technology, film, and performing arts. Tune in to gain insightful perspectives on emerging markets and opportunities in Africa and beyond. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Nadab “Niddy” Akhtar, Founder of Excite Capital, live from the Milken Global Conference. Niddy shares his journey from giving a TED Talk to launching a quantum-inspired investment firm. He dives into the future of finance, physics-based AI, and how Excite Capital is using real-time sensory intelligence to reshape how we predict markets. Big thank you to Milken Institute! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Liz Hart⁠, the President of Leasing for North America at Newmark, as part of the Milken Global Conference coverage series. Liz shares her unique experiences, touching upon her participation in the prestigious conference, her career journey, and her insights on industry trends. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Liz Hart, the President of Leasing for North America at Newmark, as part of the Milken Global Conference coverage series. Liz shares her unique experiences, touching upon her participation in the prestigious conference, her career journey, and her insights on industry trends. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres welcomes Shelby Mounts, Executive Director of NextOp Veterans. They discuss Shelby's first-time experience at the Milken Conference, the mission of NextOp Veterans, and the importance of supporting veteran career transitions. Shelby shares insights into the organization's growth, its impact on veterans' career success, and the broader implications for national security and workforce development. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview recorded - 3rd of June, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Dr Komal Sri-Kumar. Dr Komal is the President, Sri-Kumar Global Strategies.During our conversation we spoke about the US Debt crisis, outlook on the economy, risk of stagflation, the bond market, what Powell should do and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:53 - Outlook on the economy3:22 - Stagflation4:36 - Dual mandate6:18 - FED creating new tools8:07 - Tight monetary situation?10:10 - Bond market13:56 - Failed bond auction?15:19 - Possible to remove deficit17:32 - Yields to continue to rise?19:31 - What should Powell do?22:48 - Global yields increasing26:20 - Yield curve control29:00 - Dollar to continue to drop?30:05 - One message to takeaway?Dr. Komal S. Sri-Kumar is President of the Santa Monica, California based Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, Inc., a macroeconomic consulting firm he formed in January 2013 to advise multinational firms and sovereign wealth funds on global risk and opportunities. Prior to founding the firm, Sri worked at the Los Angeles-based Trust Company of the West (TCW) from 1990 to 2012, serving for the last several years as the firm's Chief Global Strategist.He was the Chairman of TCW's Comprehensive Asset Allocation Committee from 1997 to 2015. The Four-Morningstar rated TCW Conservative Asset Allocation Fund that he was a manager of (TGPCX) was rated “Category King” by the Wall Street Journal for performance as of September 30, 2015. The fund was ranked First among 365 similar funds.Before his work at TCW, Sri was Senior Vice President at the Beverly Hills-based Drexel Burnham Lambert, and Executive Vice President of DBL Americas, specializing in country risk analysis.He is a Senior Fellow at the Milken Institute, and was a member of the Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Alumni Board. He is a member of the Economic Club of New York. His articles and interviews have been published in the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. He is often interviewed on CNBC, Bloomberg Radio and TV, and Fox Business. Sri is a contributor to Bloomberg View on global macro issues and their impact on markets (www.bloombergview.com).Sri holds an M.A. in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics, and M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia University. His doctoral dissertation at Columbia University was supervised by Robert Mundell, Nobel Laureate in Economics (1999).Dr Komal Sri-Kumar - Website - https://srikumarglobal.com/X - https://x.com/SriKGlobalSubstack - https://srikonomics.substack.com/WTFinance -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseasThumbnail image from - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/cost-of-insuring-against-default-on-u-s-government-debt-reaches-all-time-high-according-to-s-p-global-market-intelligence-8b71b2d2

Clean energy attracts nearly $3 trillion in investment annually, but most of that capital flows to massive utility-scale projects through the world's biggest banks and large-scale asset managers. Meanwhile, smaller distributed projects — rooftop solar, batteries, microgrids — face a structural financing challenge that Amanda Li calls "death by a thousand cuts." As co-founder and COO of Banyan Infrastructure, Li sees this dynamic constantly. Distributed infrastructure developers are trying to secure deals for $500,000 or $1 million, but face the same transaction costs as billion-dollar projects. "You might have a thousand times the amount of data at every single one of those stages, a thousand models, a thousand PDF documents or contracts, a thousand counterparties," Li explains. "So that's where the overhead really becomes crushing." Rachel Halfaker, who leads the community infrastructure program at the Milken Institute, sees the same fragmentation from a different angle. Unlike utility-scale projects with a single counterparty, distributed energy involves "a hundred business owners, a hundred nonprofits, a hundred YMCAs or churches" who aren't accustomed to thinking about term sheets and risk profiles. The solution they are pursuing? Standardization. But previous attempts have failed for specific reasons that go beyond market immaturity. "Everyone intellectually understands and believes in the benefits of coordination and standardization," said Li. But past efforts lacked dedicated coordinators and sufficient critical mass. The complexity of distributed energy finance makes standardization uniquely challenging. These projects often require blended capital stacks where three or more financing sources must align simultaneously. "All three things have to be in coordination in order for that deal to pencil,” said Halfaker. This orchestration typically falls to local developers with small teams, rather than the armies of investment bankers and lawyers that structure utility-scale deals. The result is frequent near-misses where viable projects nearly fall apart due to financing complexity. In this episode, recorded live as part of Latitude Media's Frontier Forum series, Stephen Lacey talks with Li and Halfaker about why standardization is critical for scaling distributed energy into a trillion-dollar asset class.  They explore how standardization could eventually enable securitization — the "holy grail" that would create secondary markets for distributed energy assets. This episode was recorded live as part of Latitude Media's Frontier Forum with Banyan Infrastructure. Watch the full video here and download Banyan's white paper on standardization here.

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode,  Adam Torres and  Leonard Lightfoot, CFO Black Coffee Company, explore the Black Coffee Company and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do life-changing medical innovations often struggle to reach the patients who need them most? In this episode of Patient Advocacy Voices, Esther Krofah of the Milken Institute moderates a powerful conversation with senior Sanofi leaders across immunology, vaccines, diabetes, and policy on the systemic barriers that stand between scientific breakthroughs and ensuring access for patients in need. The conversation was recorded in February 2025 at the Sanofi Patient Advocacy Council.You'll hear candid insights on:The "last mile" problem in getting therapies to patientsReal-world examples of how insurance hurdles delay or deny carePolicy shifts that could better reward innovation while reducing patient burdenThe urgent need for representative clinical trial recruitmentHow collaboration across advocacy, industry, and government can drive changeThis episode offers both a frank view of patient access challenges and a clear call to action for working together, boldly and specifically, to make the system work better for patients.

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Michael Reid, General Partner & Co Founder at Deep Future, explore the VC landscape and the Milken Institute Global Conference.  Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Michael Reid⁠, General Partner & Co Founder at Deep Future, explore the VC landscape and the Milken Institute Global Conference.  Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Michael Breus, Founder & Sleep Doctor at The Sleep Doctor, explore The Sleep Doctor and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Lauren Dunning, Director of the Milken Institute Future of Aging. They discuss the importance of intergenerational connections, the role of the Milken Institute in promoting healthy aging, and the challenges of financial security and loneliness among older adults. Lauren shares insights from recent studies and reports, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and innovative solutions for aging well.About LauraLauren Dunning is a Director for the Milken Institute Future of Aging, where she develops initiatives and strategic partnerships that advance healthy longevity and financial security across the life course. In her role, Dunning leads work on integrated care solutions leveraging technology and oversees the Future of Aging Advisory Board, a group of global leaders from across sectors who provide advisement,expertise, and collaboration to maximize collective impact.Before joining the Milken Institute, Dunning served in key policy leadership roles for over 10 years at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, where she was most recently the director of government affairs, working with officials at all levels to shape public health policy. She has written and presented on a variety of topics across public health, aging, and health care; held an appointment as an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center; and serves in an advisory capacity to several organizations, including LeadingAge California and theAtria Research Institute.Dunning earned a JD from Georgetown University LawCenter, a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a bachelor's degree from George Washington University. She works at the Milken Institute's Santa Monica office. Key TakeawaysThe Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank with offices in the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that collaborates across business, philanthropy, government, nonprofit and academia.The two domains of social connectedness are socialisolation, which is objectively having few relationships and infrequent social interaction and loneliness, which is the state of perceived isolation or inadequatesocial connections.Loneliness is a significant health risk, comparable tosmoking fifteen cigarettes a day and associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, anxiety, and depression. In a 2023 Gallup study of 142 countries, younger adultsreported greater loneliness levels than adults over 65. The rates of loneliness were 10% higher among people 19 to 29 (27 % reporting they were fairly lonely)than for older adults over 65 (17%).Children that participate in mentoring programs with older adults improved their physical and mental health and educational status. Civic engagement among college students increases when paired with older volunteers.Intergenerational relationships benefit both younger and older generations by reducing ageism and age discrimination, bridging differences, and identifying shared values.Eight in 10 older adults would like to connect across generations and 92 % of Americans believe intergenerational activities can help reduceloneliness across all ages.

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Laurie Meadoff, Founder & President at The CityKids Foundation, explore The CityKids Foundation and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠Milken Institute⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Laurie Meadoff⁠, Founder & President at The CityKids Foundation, explore The CityKids Foundation and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Paul Dumars, CFO & COO at The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, explore the current philanthropy/fundraising landscape and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Dillon Lawson-Johnston⁠, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Guggenheim Brothers Media, explore media and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to Milken Institute! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Dillon Lawson-Johnston, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Guggenheim Brothers Media, explore media and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠Milken Institute⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia, Founder & CEO at PlayWerks Inc and WhizGirls Academy, explore empowering the next generation and the Milken Institute Global Conference.  Big thank you to ⁠Milken Institute⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Milken Institute's Future of Aging team, led by Lauren Dunning, has released a new report titled "The Future of Connected Care: Enabling Healthy Longevity and Aging at Home." This report addresses the growing preference and necessity for aging at home, highlighting that 97.5% of older adults over 65 live in non-institutional settings. It explores the role of technology in creating a connected care ecosystem that integrates older adults with their environments, families, and healthcare providers. The report identifies six building blocks for action to enhance awareness, adoption, and access to age tech solutions, emphasizing the need for infrastructure to facilitate data exchange and the development of digital front doors for personalized health insights. The urgency of this initiative is underscored by demographic shifts, shortages in direct care workers, and the increasing number of solo agers. The report calls for collaboration across sectors to address these challenges and improve the aging experience through technology. The Milken Institute continues to advance research in this area, aiming to support healthy longevity and financial security for all generations.https://milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/research-and-reports/reports/transcending-age-based-divides-case-scaling-intergenerational-solutions

The annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles is an "intellectual banquet" of stimulating content. Over the course of three days more than 1,000 speakers take the stage to share insights on the latest business, political, healthcare and cultural trends. How it all comes together is both fascinating and daunting. On this episode of Press Profiles we sit down with Conrad Kiechel, the Milken Institute's executive director of global programming and events, to discuss assembling the jigsaw puzzle that is the global conference. From landing bold face names such as Scott Bessent, Jason Sudeikis, Jensen Huang and Patrick Dempsey, to creating unique and insightful panels. We also explore Conrad's career journey and how his background as a journalist taught him to be curious and tenacious - two imperative traits that help him pull off the conference each year.   

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, we're talking about the critical role paid and unpaid home caregiving workers play in our society, and the economic, physical, and emotional toll they face on a daily basis. Importantly, we talk about what can be done to support them as they support us. Joining me in the conversation is one of my favorite guests, Paul Irving, a senior advisor to the Milken Institute, a distinguished scholar in residence at the USC Davis School of Gerontology, and the consulting producer for the new documentary Caregiving from executive producer Bradley Cooper. There are more than five million paid home caregiving workers. Many of these workers arewomen and many are immigrants. The days can be long and physical. The pay can be low and the work doesn't always come with benefits. Additionally, nearly 106 million U.S. adults provide unpaid caregiving for children and for ill, aging and disabled family members and friends, often at the cost of their own jobs and careers. As the overall population ages, the American home caregiving system is under more and more stress, tipping toward a crisis. The documentary Caregiving, now streaming on PBS, takes a closer look at the challenges and the triumphs caregivers face every day. It makes the case that they are part of an "invisible army" that is providing a public good and they need our support. Irving – who also appears in the film – tells me that for people taking care of a loved one and trying to hold down a job, the challenges can be particularly difficult. "About 60% or so of family caregivers are also working, and their care responsibilities lead to absenteeism and presenteeism, and it affects their productivity," says Irving. "It affects their personal health in many, many ways. The stresses and strains of this responsibility that often go on 24 hours a day, seven days a week, have impacts across their lives. And we have nowhere near enough support from employers and from policymakers for the challenges that they face." He explains that only about 24% of employers in the private sector offer paid family leave. A relatively small but increasing number also provide other support such as mental health assistance, care navigation assistance, some additional supplemental compensation, and remote or hybrid working arrangements that facilitate care. Irving points out that direct, paid care workers – oftentimes immigrants, women, and women of color – are equally stressed. "They are under-compensated, under-recognized, operate in lonely environments without the kinds of services, and supports, and encouragement, and recognition that they so deserve for taking on these incredibly important roles." "It's easy for any of us to brush this off and say this is somehow unimportant until it affects us and our families, and it inevitably does. So, this is an issue that every single one of us, democrats, republicans, independents, those from all regions of the country, every religion, every race, every gender, you name it, we should all be thinking about it, all be striving to try to address and to address quickly." In the podcast, Irving and I talk about how he thinks we need to address this growing need for caregivers and how we can better support them economically and emotionally. He has a lot to say on the subject and I believe it's something everyone should hear. You can listen to the full conversation here or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find our podcasts on the Work in Progress YouTube channel. Actor, director, executive producer Bradley Cooper decided to bring this important issue to light after he became a caregiver to his father. Irving observes that Cooper is "a highly-educated, smart guy, in addition to being a movie star. And I think he recognized that if the challenges were so significant for him – the frustrations, the loneliness, the learning that needed to be done and all the rest – ...

Unlocking Lifetime Financial Security & The Future of Wealth | E113 feat. Cheryl L. Evans, JD (Milken Institute) What does it really take to achieve lifelong financial security in a changing world? In this episode, Barbara Bickham sits down with Cheryl L. Evans, JD—Director of the Lifetime Financial Security (LFS) Program at the Milken Institute—to discuss the evolving landscape of retirement, the impact of generational wealth transfer, and why women need to be at the forefront of financial planning. Whether you’re navigating the start of your financial journey or contemplating legacy and longevity, this thought-provoking conversation is packed with actionable insights, future-forward trends, and inspiring perspectives for investors, innovators, and anyone interested in the intersection of finance and social impact. Key takeaways include: The realities behind “peak 65” and the massive shift as Boomers retire How Gen Z and Millennials can tackle the unique financial headwinds they face Why personalized retirement strategies matter more than ever The pivotal role of guaranteed income products and the reinvention of pensions The great wealth transfer—what it means for women, venture capital, and entrepreneurship Don’t miss this deep dive into how financial security impacts individuals, families, and the future of investment. Guest Information Guest Name: Cheryl L. Evans, JD Bio: Cheryl L. Evans is the Director of the Lifetime Financial Security Program at the Milken Institute. With a background as a securities lawyer (formerly at the SEC) and training in life coaching, Cheryl brings a unique perspective to wealth building, retirement planning, and financial empowerment across generations. Email: cevans@milkeninstitute.org LinkedIn: Cheryl Evans LinkedIn Episode Outline The Evolution of Retirement & Longevity Explore how demographic shifts (like “peak 65” as Boomers hit retirement age) are reshaping policies, products, and individual decisions around lifetime financial security. Link: Milken Institute LFS Program Meeting Millennial and Gen Z Financial Challenges Dive into current research and expert panel insights on wealth-building challenges faced by younger generations—from student debt to home-buying hurdles—and strategies for future financial success. Women, Wealth Transfer & Financial Confidence Learn about the upcoming great wealth transfer to women, the specific challenges and opportunities this presents, and why empowering women with financial literacy and leadership is more vital than ever. Resources: Lifetime Financial Security Report: https://milkeninstitute.org/report/shifting-retirement-paradigm-financial-security Enhancing Retirement: Advancing Lifetime Income for All https://milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/research-and-reports/reports/enhancing-retirement-advancing-lifetime-income-all Our Afternoon with Gloria Steinem https://milkeninstitute.org/article/our-afternoon-gloria-steinem Addressing the Financial Headwinds Faced by Gen Z and Millennials https://vimeo.com/1076695634 Ellevest (Women-focused wealth management) Gloria Steinem’s “Talking Circles” on women’s financial confidence Joia Louie Dreyfus’ “Wiser Than Me” podcast “Let Them” by Mel Robbins (book) Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and spotlight more incredible women in VC! Rate & Review here Contact the show: femalevclab@trailyn.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.femalevclab.com/ Follow us on social: X (formerly Twitter): @femalevclab Instagram: @femalevclab Bluesky: @femalevclab

It's a deal, but not a done deal. The temporary tariff agreement reached between China and the United States has brought a glimmer of positivity to a world shrouded in Washington's tariff war. What immediate impact will the deal have on the course of two-way trade? Does the agreement have any implications for other countries currently in talks with the U.S.? How may Beijing respond if Washington backtracks? And what may we expect after the three-month pause expires?Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Zhou Mi, the Deputy Director of the Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, William Lee, the Chief Economist with the U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Dr. Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology in Australia for a close look at the Chat Lounge.

Kody Kinsley has been called many things—operator, innovator, Medicaid “nerd”—but above all, he's a fierce advocate for the health and well-being of the populations Medicaid serves. Now a senior advisor at the Milken Institute and recently North Carolina's Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kinsley joins Keith Figlioli for a wide-ranging conversation about how Medicaid works, why it matters, and where innovation is reshaping its future. A native of North Carolina, Kinsley brings personal experience and professional depth to his perspective. Growing up uninsured, he watched his mother navigate pediatric clinics, sliding-scale providers, and supply closets offering free samples to keep her kids healthy. That formative exposure ultimately propelled him into a career spanning healthcare operations, behavioral health, public policy, and government leadership. As North Carolina's health secretary, Kinsley led one of the country's largest and most complex human services agencies, overseeing everything from Medicaid operations and public health to psychiatric hospitals and child welfare. He played a central role in advancing Medicaid expansion in the state—an achievement shaped by bipartisan negotiation, careful balancing of federal and state resources, and a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape. In this episode, Kinsley and Keith cover: The structural realities behind state Medicaid programs. Kinsley describes how mega-agencies like North Carolina's bring together financing, public health, regulation, and direct care delivery—touching millions of lives daily, often invisibly. Federal-state dynamics and looming policy shifts. From federal match rates to provider taxes and budget triggers, Kinsley explains the intricacies of how money moves between federal and state governments—and what's at stake when Congress debates Medicaid cuts or structural reforms. The human cost behind budget debates. Behind every line item is a person: whether it's dental coverage, hospice services, or in-home care, Kinsley argues that policymakers must weigh the downstream impacts of funding decisions on real lives and long-term system costs. Bright spots and innovation. Kinsley highlights North Carolina's “Healthy Opportunities” pilot—one of the first initiatives nationally to use Medicaid dollars for non-medical needs like food, housing, and transportation. Early results show promise, including improved outcomes and significant cost savings, suggesting a roadmap for other states. Looking forward. While political winds may shift and financial pressures mount, Kinsley remains optimistic. He points to growing public support for Medicaid and hopes the nation can move beyond divisive debates over whether healthcare is a right or privilege—focusing instead on smarter, more sustainable ways to deliver care. To hear Kody Kinsley and Keith Figlioli unpack these topics and more, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for Insiders. 

Sam Sutton, the author of Politico's Morning Money, discusses the impact of the Trump Administration's recent deal to reduce tariffs on China, and what Wall Street and bankers were worried about — publicly and privately — at last week's Milken Institute gathering. 

"Habemus Papam. We have a new pope!"Chuck Rocha and resident Catholic expert Mike Madrid unpack the whirlwind election of our first American Pope—Pope Leo XIV—and explore what his ascendancy means for Latino culture, faith, and politics. From the storied rituals of white and black smoke in the Sistine Chapel to the surprising influence of betting markets on a secretive conclave, Mike sheds light on the historical parallels between Pope Leo's rapid three-round election and that of Pius XII in 1939. Together, they examine how the “Catholic imagination” shapes Latino identity, the resurgence of young men embracing traditional Catholicism, and why Latino women are charting divergent spiritual paths.Also Chuck recounts his electrifying appearance at the Milken Institute's marquee policy forum in Los Angeles.If you're looking for a fast-paced, thought-provoking ride through faith, policy, and the future of the Latino Vote, you've come to the right place!-Recorded May 8, 2025.-Chuck got the quote of the day at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025. Read the Politico article here: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2025/05/07/trump-feud-universities-milken-00332600Watch the panel here: https://milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/event-panels/leading-democratic-party-futureDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

A ceasefire between the two main rivals of a global trade war. The US and China have struck a complicated deal to de-escalate a soaring tariff face off that had nations on the edge. So will the agreement reverse fears of a global recession? And can it revive world business sentiment? In this episode: William Lee, Chief Economist, Milken Institute. Huiyao Wang, Founder, Center for China and Globalization. Jayant Menon, Former Lead Economist, Asian Development Bank. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In a world roiled by seemingly unprecedented division and doubt, the longing for spiritual meaning and for a life rooted in faith appears to be growing ever stronger. In this session, speakers share their perspectives and experiences of faith, and the role faith and faith-driven communities can and should play in calming stormy seas. This is an archive of a live event from 5/7/2025 that took place as part of Milken Institute's Global Conference.

Carl Quintanilla discussed the biggest headlines for stocks alongside Sara Eisen and David Faber – who both joined the broadcast live from the Milken Institute's investment conference in Beverly Hills this hour. Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Treasury Secretary Bessent both pointing out a resilient consumer when it comes to the data… But CNBC's latest Fed Survey raising recession odds to 55% from 22% at the start of the year – what's driving the action. Plus: Goldman's Chief U.S. Equity Strategist gave his take on where markets go from here – and whether the Mag-7 tech trade can hold up.  Also in focus: the latest from the ground at Milken – as the street's top CEOs, leaders, and regulators convene in California. David sat down with the CEOs of Ares (the firm manages $500B+ in assets) and Morgan Stanley Co-President Dan Simkowitz.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla discussed the latest for stocks alongside Sara Eisen and David Faber – who both joined the broadcast live from the Milken Institute's investment conference in Beverly Hills this hour. A key focus? Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett - surprising investors at the company's annual meeting by announcing he will step down as CEO… The team broke down his legacy and what's next for shares. Plus: one portfolio manager from Janus Henderson joined the team to talk top tech picks. Also in focus: the latest from the ground at Milken – as the street's top CEOs, leaders, and regulators convene in California. David sat down with Blackstone COO Jon Gray in a wide-ranging deep dive covering all things AI demand to Private Credit. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

SOUNDBROKER PRESENTS: Thinking Out Loud w/Friends ZoomCast # 257AN OPEN CONVERSATION WITH FRIENDS THAT LOVE THE WORLD OF CONCERT AND SPECIAL EVENT PRODUCTIONSJoin our current events support zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

Jon Hartley and Phillip Swagel discuss Phill's career as an academic economist, his time in economic policy, why the CBO is important in the budget policy process, current law versus current policy baselines, dynamic scoring versus static scoring, the accuracy of CBO scores, CBO modeling, as well as CBO model transparency. Recorded on March 18, 2025. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Phillip Swagel became the 10th Director of the Congressional Budget Office on June 3, 2019. Previously, he was a professor at the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and the Milken Institute. He has also taught at Northwestern University, the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, and Georgetown University. His research has involved financial market reform, international trade policy, and China's role in the global economy. From 2006 to 2009, Dr. Swagel was Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the Treasury Department, where he was responsible for analysis of a wide range of economic issues, including policies relating to the financial crisis and the Troubled Asset Relief Program. He has also served as chief of staff and senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers in the White House and as an economist at the Federal Reserve Board and the International Monetary Fund. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University and his A.B. in economics from Princeton University. Jon Hartley is currently a Policy Fellow at the Hoover Institution, an economics PhD Candidate at Stanford University, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and an Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center. Jon also is the host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century Podcast, an official podcast of the Hoover Institution, a member of the Canadian Group of Economists, and the chair of the Economic Club of Miami. Jon has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management as a Fixed Income Portfolio Construction and Risk Management Associate and as a Quantitative Investment Strategies Client Portfolio Management Senior Analyst and in various policy/governmental roles at the World Bank, IMF, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Bank of Canada.  Jon has also been a regular economics contributor for National Review Online, Forbes and The Huffington Post and has contributed to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Globe and Mail, National Post, and Toronto Star among other outlets. Jon has also appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Bloomberg, and NBC and was named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Law & Policy list, the 2017 Wharton 40 Under 40 list and was previously a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each episode of Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century, a video podcast series and the official podcast of the Hoover Economic Policy Working Group, focuses on getting into the weeds of economics, finance, and public policy on important current topics through one-on-one interviews. Host Jon Hartley asks guests about their main ideas and contributions to academic research and policy. The podcast is titled after Milton Friedman‘s famous 1962 bestselling book Capitalism and Freedom, which after 60 years, remains prescient from its focus on various topics which are now at the forefront of economic debates, such as monetary policy and inflation, fiscal policy, occupational licensing, education vouchers, income share agreements, the distribution of income, and negative income taxes, among many other topics. For more information, visit: capitalismandfreedom.substack.com/

What does it take to bridge the gap between frontline communities and those who want to give? On today's episode, we dive into the intersection of climate philanthropy, innovation, and impact with insights from the Milken Institute with Managing Director Strategic Philanthropy, Emily Musil.For full show notes, visit: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/emily-musil/Send us a textSupport the show

Angry reactions from world leaders, after the US President announces new tariffs on all imports. They say Donald Trump's decision is a blow to the world's economy. So could this be the start of a global trade war? And what fallout can people expect? In this episode: Steven Okun, founder and chief executive of APAC Advisors. Philippe Legrain, political economist and senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics' European Institute. William Lee, chief economist at the Milken Institute. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

China's economic growth is outperforming expectations. But questions remain: when will the property slump end? Can consumer confidence keep rising? And how much will US tariffs bite?Host Tu Yun joins William Lee, the Chief Economist with the U.S.-based Milken Institute, Dr Li Wei, a Senior Lecturer at the Business School of University of Sydney, and Dr. Li Lun, an Assistant Professor of Economics at Peking University to check out all these and more on this week's Chat Lounge.

What if the best place to invest isn't where you live? In this episode, Amy Silvis challenges the common belief that investing locally is always the best strategy. She shares why she avoids investing in California, despite living there, and how she strategically chooses markets across the U.S. Using real data and research-backed methods, Amy walks listeners through her top five free tools for evaluating markets, ensuring smart, data-driven investment decisions. Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or just getting started, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to make informed, profitable choices—without being tied to your local market.Connect with Amy Sylvis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/Contact Us:https://www.sylviscapital.comhttps://www.sylviscapital.com/webinar00:00 Introduction01:22 Why Investing Locally Isn't Always Smart05:00 Market Research Basics: Population Growth & Employment10:15 Economic Diversity: Ensuring Long-Term Stability16:30 Crime Rates: A Crucial Yet Overlooked Factor22:00 Milken Institute's Best-Performing Cities Report28:45 Closing Thoughts & Encouragement

México se mide en un ranking del Milken Institute entre otros países en términos de oportunidad económica, además,  cinco CEOs pierden dinero desde que Trump llegó al poder. BBVA abre su aplicación a las cripto y los canadienses ya no quieren manejar a Estados Unidos.[Patrocinado] Conoce Deel, la plataforma de RR.HH. en la que confían miles de empresas en todo el mundo para gestionar y pagar a sus equipos globales. - Conoce más

In today's episode of Big Shot, we sit down with Mike Milken—legendary financier, philanthropist, and chairman of the Milken Institute. Mike has been a driving force in medical research, public health, and education for over five decades. Fortune called him “The Man Who Changed Medicine,” and Forbes listed him among “Visionaries Reimagining Our Children's Future.” Mike's financial innovations helped launch industries like cable TV, homebuilding, and cellular technology. Beyond finance, he has led major philanthropic efforts, including the Prostate Cancer Foundation, FasterCures, and the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, set to open this year. A signatory of the Giving Pledge, he has committed much of his wealth to driving global impact.In our conversation today, we talk about: • The childhood moments that shaped Mike's curiosity and deep empathy• How Mike mastered mental math through Holocaust survivor, Jakow Trachtenberg's technique• How speech and debate sharpened Mike's ability to communicate big ideas• The impact of the Watts riots on Mike's career path • How market crashes in 1974 and 1987 provided opportunities for significant gains• Mike's take on regulations and why he remains relentlessly optimistic about the free market• A glimpse into Mike's philanthropic work in medicine and education• And much more! If you'd like to apply to be an executive producer, please complete the form here https://shorturl.at/xLQUW—In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(02:25) Why Mike has been involved in philanthropy from such a young age(09:57) Early experiences that shaped Mike's radical empathy (19:03) How Mike learned mental math by using the Trachtenberg system (20:25) Mike's journey to Berkeley and interest in the space program(28:40) How the Watts riots impacted Mike(33:40) The value of doing research, and what Mike learned about credit(38:10) Mike's first investment bank job (44:50) How Mike was able to fund MCI at a time when AT&T had a monopoly (50:22) How the 1974 stock market crash impacted investment banking (57:50) The culture of outsiders dominating Hollywood—many of them Jewish(1:00:59) The stock market crash of 1987(1:03:58) Why the best investors are social scientists(1:06:15) The cultural shift that brought down big tobacco (1:09:20) Takeaways from Mike's interview with Elon Musk(1:11:00) The JPL Mars Rover landing simulation and how free enterprise drives innovation(1:14:09) Milken Community School, and Mike's emphasis on health and medical research(1:16:22) How views on nutrition and the microbiome have evolved(1:19:48) Mike's advice: prioritize great people and be flexible (1:24:30) Private equity's impact on business and the downside of family businesses(1:28:40) The Miken Center for Advancing the American Dream—Where To Find Mike Milken:• X: https://x.com/MilkenInstitute• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkeninstitute/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milkeninstitute/• Website: https://www.mikemilken.com/—Where To Find Big Shot: • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

What role is philanthropy supposed to play when it comes to such a massive issue as climate change, which requires trillions annually to address? In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John Schellhase, Director, Environmental & Social Impact Philanthropy at Milken Institute, explore the Milken Institute and philanthropy. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Weinberg is Founder and CEO of Brightstar Capital Partners. Andrew serves as Chair of Brightstar's Investment Committee.  Prior to founding Brightstar, Andrew was a Partner at Lindsay Goldberg, a New York-based private equity firm. Andrew served on the Boards of 13 portfolio companies during his tenure at Lindsay Goldberg. In addition, from 2008-2011 Andrew served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of Likewize. Prior to joining Lindsay Goldberg, Andrew worked at Goldman Sachs in their Principal Investment Area (PIA). Andrew started his career at Morgan Stanley in mergers and acquisitions and leveraged finance. Andrew received his MBA from Stanford GSB and an AB from Dartmouth College with a double major in History and Economics. Andrew serves as a trustee of the PGA of America REACH Foundation. Andrew is a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He is a former member of the World Economic Forum who served on the Global Future Council on Investing and the Stewardship Board of the Forum's Platform on Shaping the Future of Investing. Andrew has appeared on multiple panels at Milken Institute and FII conferences.

Abdiel Santiago is Secretary (CIO) of the Fondo de Ahorro de Panama, a role he has held for over 11 years. He holds a number of board roles in addition – including Advisory Committee Member of the Export-Import Bank of the US, a Board Advisory Committee Member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds and a Committee Member of the Milken Institute. He is also a Board Leadership Fellow at the National Association of Corporate Directors.Our conversation starts with his early years in the US military, and the lessons learned there around leadership, team work and chain of command. We cycle through his career in finance, some of its ups and down and what led to the offer he couldn't refuse to join the start up sovereign wealth funding his home country of Panama.This series we have a special focus on sovereign wealth funs with the coming podcast with Victoria Barbary, Director of Strategy & Communications for the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds, and Abdiel provides on the ground insight into building a fund from scratch, responding to governance concerns and considering local impact. Our discussion ends with a discussion of board roles and governance, and how the allure of these roles might not be always as they seem. This episode of the Fiftyfaces Podcast is proudly brought to you by bfinance—a trusted partner to the world's leading institutional investors. With a proven track record in strategy, implementation, and oversight, bfinance delivers bespoke investment consultancy that empowers asset owners to achieve their unique objectives. Whether it's refining portfolio strategy, selecting fund managers, monitoring performance or getting better value for money, bfinance combines global expertise with tailored solutions to unlock value for their clients. To learn more about how they've supported over 500 clients in 45 countries, managing assets totalling over $9 trillion, visit bfinance.com.

San Francisco and the surrounding area saw a massive drop in the biggest of any large US metropolitan area in a key economic ranking, the Milken report. Before the pandemic, San Francisco and San Jose were were regulars at the top of the Milken Institute's list of best performing regions based on factors like job and wage growth, economic opportunity and equality, housing affordability and other factors. But the latest report from the non profit Institute ranks the San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco metropolitan area at 126th on the report that ranks 200 metro areas and 203 small cities across the US. For more, KCBS Radio's news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

What if AI could help you get the right treatment at the right time for your unique health needs? In this episode, host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, sits down with Veronique Bouchet, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at PrecisionLife, to discuss how AI is driving innovation in precision medicine. Together, they explore the challenges of tackling complex and chronic diseases, PrecisionLife's unique AI-driven approach, and how these advancements are improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. In this episode, you'll discover: How PrecisionLife's platform addresses major challenges in complex and chronic disease management. The key differences between traditional drug development methods and AI-enabled strategies. Insights into the evolving role of a Chief Medical Officer in a tech-bio company. Tune in to learn how PrecisionLife is reshaping healthcare and making a real impact on patients' lives! Links: Connect with Veronique Bouchet, MBA, and learn more about PrecisionLife. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Check out the Milken Institute, The Bullpen, and Chris Yochim. Learn about PrecisionLife's work on ME/CFS Risk Factors and their partnership with Metrodora Institute. Check out the events PrecisionLife will be attending. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.