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Milken Institute Inclusive Capitalism Initiative Celebrates Latest Class of HBCU Fellowship Program, Building on Its Commitment to Develop Pathways of Opportunity for Young Leaders

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024

The Milken Institute today celebrated the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.

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  • The Milken Institute today celebrated the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
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    The Milken Institute celebrates the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at the 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
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    During a panel discussion, Illuminating Success Stories on HBCU Campuses , leaders discussed the importance of inclusive capitalism, the need for HBCU philanthropic gifts, and explored the innovation on HBCU campuses with HBCU presidents and stakeholders.
  • This year, the Milken Institute HBCU Fellowship Program expanded to include 36 HBCU students representing 13 institutions.

Milken Institute Announces Key Initiatives at the 2024 Global Conference to Shape the Future of Health

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024

The Milken Institute announced new initiatives to shape the future of health through partnerships and collaboration at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.

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  • The Milken Institute announced new initiatives to shape the future of health through partnerships and collaboration at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
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    Esther Krofah (left), executive vice president of Milken Institute Health, with Emma Walmsley (right), CEO of GSK, at the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference.
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    “Working together with our partners and collaborators, the Milken Institute is committed to advancing solutions that bridge the gaps across the health, public health, and health care continuum to increase access to innovation and improve health outcomes," said Esther Krofah , executive vice president of Milken Institute Health.
  • This includes its Alliance to Improve Dementia Care , and programs from FasterCures , Public Health , Future of Aging , and Feeding Change , among other health initiatives.

Winners of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Announced During Opening Session of Milken Institute Global Conference

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024

The winners were announced at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles.

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  • The winners were announced at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles.
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    Winners of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, Carl Telford and Jonathan Wilson from Aftrak, and runners-up Randy Kabuya and Deney van Rooyen from Omnivat pictured with Patrice Motsepe, Mike Milken, and Emily Musil Church at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
  • The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy is the second in the Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize Program, a series of multiyear, multimillion-dollar global innovation competitions and awards aimed at advancing technological progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech offers $2 million in prizes, with a $1 million Grand Prize for the winning company.

Community Capital’s Garrett Smith Attends Milken Institute Global Conference

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Sonntag, Mai 5, 2024

Garrett Smith, Founder and CEO of Community Capital Technology Inc. (“Community Capital”), will be attending the Milken Institute Global Conference (“MI Global”) May 5-8, 2024 in Los Angeles.

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  • Garrett Smith, Founder and CEO of Community Capital Technology Inc. (“Community Capital”), will be attending the Milken Institute Global Conference (“MI Global”) May 5-8, 2024 in Los Angeles.
  • The event brings together global executives and visionaries to discuss developing a shared future and using disruptions to drive innovation with impact.
  • Garrett Smith ’s banking technology firm Community Capital is a B2B, nationwide loan marketplace designed to enable financial institutions, including community banks, regional banks, and credit unions, to better manage liquidity and mitigate asset risk.
  • As a Milken Institute Young Leader, Smith provides financial technology thought leadership to the membership and broader community, actively sharing his passion for providing greater transparency and connectivity for the diverse network of financial institutions across the country.

Despite Significant Challenges & Economic Anxiety, Business Leaders and Americans Align Around New Strategies to Offset Risk According to New Milken Institute-Harris Poll

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024

It uncovers a widespread desire for optimism and unity across the U.S., cutting through political divides with Americans calling for long-term leaders and forward-thinking approaches.

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  • It uncovers a widespread desire for optimism and unity across the U.S., cutting through political divides with Americans calling for long-term leaders and forward-thinking approaches.
  • "U.S. business leaders are optimistic about business strength, but for many Americans, the economic recovery is a reality yet to be experienced at home,” said Harris Poll CEO John Gerzema.
  • Most business leaders believe the U.S. economy (81%), their respective industries (81%), and their own companies (81%) are strong.
  • Americans echo this sentiment, agreeing that “business leaders should work more closely with government leaders to solve our social challenges” (76%).

The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference Opens May 5, Convening Global Leaders to Discuss Strategies Aimed at Shaping a Shared Future

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference opens Sunday, May 5 and will draw more than 4,500 attendees, including global leaders, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, experts and innovators to discuss strategies aimed at shaping a shared future.

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  • The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference opens Sunday, May 5 and will draw more than 4,500 attendees, including global leaders, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, experts and innovators to discuss strategies aimed at shaping a shared future.
  • In addition to the speakers previously announced , the following national and global leaders have been added to what will be a powerful program during the four-day event.
  • The Milken Institute will livestream Global Conference public sessions, expanding access to the event.
  • Sign up here to stay informed of the latest news on the conference with regular updates published from POLITICO’s special edition of the “Global Playbook” newsletter.

1863 Ventures Founder and General Partner Melissa Bradley, Honored with Prestigious John Carroll Award

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1863 Ventures proudly announces that our esteemed Founder and General Partner, Melissa L. Bradley, has been honored with the prestigious John Carroll Award.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1863 Ventures proudly announces that our esteemed Founder and General Partner, Melissa L. Bradley, has been honored with the prestigious John Carroll Award.
  • 1863 Ventures Founder and General Partner Melissa Bradley, Honored with Prestigious John Carroll Award
    Melissa Bradley, a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial community and a distinguished alumna of Georgetown University, has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing New Majority entrepreneurs.
  • Under her leadership, 1863 Ventures has become a pivotal platform, propelling small businesses from high potential to high growth.
  • 1863 Ventures invites all who aspire to learn from Melissa Bradley to join us at our upcoming Founder to CEO Summit .

Day One Ventures' Masha Bucher to Attend Milken Institute Global Conference

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Masha Bucher, founder and general partner of Day One Ventures, announced her plans to attend the Milken Institute Global Conference to be held May 5-8, 2024 in Los Angeles. The event will bring together global executives to discuss developing a shared future and using disruptions to serve innovation. The conference will also include the Institute's 2024 membership inductions, for which Bucher has been accepted.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Masha Bucher, founder and general partner of Day One Ventures, announced her plans to attend the Milken Institute Global Conference to be held May 5-8, 2024 in Los Angeles.
  • The conference will also include the Institute's 2024 membership inductions, for which Bucher has been accepted.
  • As a Milken Young Global Leader, Bucher joins the Institute's 2024 cohort and is well positioned to provide thought leadership to the membership and broader community.
  • Through her work as a minority-owned business owner, Masha Bucher will contribute most to the Milken Institute's Center for the Financial Markets.

Cybin to Participate at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024

Cybin Inc. (NYSE American:CYBN) (Cboe CA:CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation psychedelic-based treatment options, today announced that Doug Drysdale, Cybin’s Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference on a panel entitled “Collaborating for Improved Mental Health.” The Conference will take place May 5-8, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and the panel will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.

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  • Cybin Inc. (NYSE American:CYBN) (Cboe CA:CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare by developing new and innovative next-generation psychedelic-based treatment options, today announced that Doug Drysdale, Cybin’s Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference on a panel entitled “Collaborating for Improved Mental Health.” The Conference will take place May 5-8, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and the panel will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PDT.
  • “The Milken Institute Global Conference focuses on numerous global challenges across multiple domains, and we are thrilled to be part of the important conversation addressing today’s mental health crisis,” stated Doug Drysdale, Cybin’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • “The Conference provides a meaningful platform to exchange ideas with global thought leaders and share our vision for transforming the treatment paradigm for mental health.
  • For more information on the Milken Institute and the upcoming conference visit www.milkeninstitute.org .

World Leaders, Global CEOs From Tech, Finance and Health Industries, to Join Leading Experts in Economics, Academia, Government, and Philanthropy to Address Pressing Global Issues at Milken Institute 2024 Global Conference

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024

If we view these issues as problems needing to be solved, we can together move the innovative ideas and financial capital required to craft solutions.

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  • If we view these issues as problems needing to be solved, we can together move the innovative ideas and financial capital required to craft solutions.
  • During the Global Conference, the Milken Institute will highlight some of its impactful programmatic work and global partnerships in health, finance, and philanthropy with noteworthy events.
  • The Global Conference will conclude with a closing ceremony concert for attendees featuring legendary Grammy award-winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Fogerty.
  • For updates on the event, follow Milken Institute on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook using #MIGlobal.