Author: Milken Institute Global Conference Coverage Team

Adam Torres and Emily Musil discuss gun violence prevention. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Why should businesses, both big and small, be interested in gun violence prevention? In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Emily Musil, Senior Director at Milken Institute, explore the recently released report from the Milken Institute that examines gun violence prevention.  About Emily Musil Emily Musil, PhD, is a senior director at Milken Strategic Philanthropy, where she leads the Social Innovation portfolio. An expert in future-focused, high-impact engagement and programming, Emily and her team create strategies for…

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Adam Torres and Nicole Valentine, Esq. discuss fintech and the metaverse. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: In this episode, Adam Torres and Nicole Valentine, Esq., FinTech Director at Milken Institute, explore the future of fintech and a metaverse project Milken Institute is launching. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/gPWWjTS-qrI About Nicole Valentine, Esq. Nicole Valentine is the director, FinTech at the Milken Institute with over a decade of financial services, international mergers and acquisitions, technology, and innovation experience. As the FinTech director, Valentine explores market innovation and developments,…

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 Adam Torres and Troy Duffie discuss inclusive capitalism. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: In this episode, Adam Torres and Troy Duffie, Director, Financial Markets at Milken Institute, explore inclusive capitalism and the HBCU Fellows Program. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/joov0RvL0Zg About Troy Duffie Troy Duffie is a director of MI Finance at the Milken Institute and has a background in venture capital, social impact investing, and affordable housing. Prior to his role at the Institute, Duffie held numerous roles at S&P Global and worked as a climate tech and social impact…

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Adam Torres and Alex Gonzalez Ormerod discuss The Mexico Political Economist. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: In this episode, Adam Torres and Alex Gonzalez Ormerod, Founder of The Mexico Political Economist, explore the past, present and future relationship between Mexico and the United States along with the launch of The Mexico Political Economist. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/aXFnyJa603U About Alex Gonzalez Ormerod Alex González Ormerod is a Mexican editor, writer, and historian. He has worked as Editor-in-Chief at publications like Contxto and El Equilibrista—Mexico’s oldest surviving independent publishing house. His writing…

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Adam Torres and Michael Phillips discuss transforming communities. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: In this episode, Adam Torres and Michael Phillips, COO of TD Jakes Enterprises, explore how TD Jakes Enterprises is making a difference, including the Good Soil Movement and a partnership with Wells Fargo. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/qH__6D4fs_g About Michael Phillips Michael Phillips is passionate about helping people live a better life. His determination to drive social change with lasting transformational benefits to society, has led Phillips to become an innovator in social entrepreneurship.…

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Adam Torres and Cheryl Evans, Esq., discuss lifetime financial security. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: In this episode, Adam Torres and Cheryl Evans, Esq., Director, Lifetime Financial Security at Milken Institute, explore saving, retirement and the future of lifetime security for all. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/WLGLwgT5qtw About Cheryl Evans Esq. With 30+ years of experience as an Attorney, Advocate, Policy, Content, and External Affairs Director, focusing on strategic execution & planning across law and business, she has been integral to public policy work, regulatory affairs, ethics,…

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Adam Torres and Emily Musil Church discuss the Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize Program. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: In this episode, Adam Torres and Emily Musil Church, Ph.D, Senior Director, Social Innovation at Milken Institute, explore the Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize program. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/jCvlbZ0WKlQ About Emily Musil Church Emily Musil Church, PhD, is a senior director at MI Philanthropy, where she leads the Social Innovation portfolio. An expert in future-focused, high-impact engagement and programming, Emily and her team create strategies for inclusive and effective giving, and…

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Adam Torres and Kenneth L. Londoner discussed BioSig and the treatment of cardiovascular arrhythmias. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: BioSig Technologies is an advanced digital signal processing technology company bringing never-before-seen insights to the treatment of cardiovascular arrhythmias. In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Kenneth L. Londoner, Founder & CEO at BioSig Tech. Explore BioSig at the Milken Conference 2023. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/sHBsOGr7gfg About Kenneth L. Londoner Kenneth L Londoner is the founder, CEO, chairman, and director of BioSig Technologies, Inc. He founded the company…

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Adam Torres and Stephen M. Meade discuss EAF and Green Wave Funding. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: The Earth Action Forum (EAF) announces plans to launch in Dubai. In this episode, Adam Torres and Stephen M. Meade, The Bullseye Guy, explore Stephen’s plans for EAF and Green Wave Funding. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/onjl6jiHCd0 About Stephen M. Meade STEPHEN MEADE is an American entrepreneur, executive and business founder who is passionate about creating companies that make a difference in the world. He has the ability to catapult an idea from…

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Adam Torres and William Lee, Phd discuss the Milken 2023 Conference. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: The Milken Institute Global Conference 2023 was attended by leaders from around the world. In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed William Lee, PhD, Chief Economist for the Milken Institute. Explore the Institute’s effort to develop collaborative policies to improve access to and the functioning of capital markets, strengthen financial stability and the soundness of financial institutions. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/Avt0N5OzyMQ About William Lee, PhD Extensive (20+ years) experience analyzing US…

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Adam Torres and Emily Musil Church discuss the Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize Program. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: The Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize program is a series of multiyear, multimillion-dollar innovation competitions for technological solutions that accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode, Adam Torres and Emily Musil Church, Ph.D, Senior Director, Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy, explore the Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize program and the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/VLaqRrewTCU About Emily Musil Church: Emily motivated by a deep…

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Adam Torres and Cheryl Evans discuss the Lifetime Financial Security Program. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: The Lifetime Financial Security Program is focused on new financial vehicles and ways to fund retirement, especially for those who have not saved for retirement or believe that they cannot make that investment. In this episode, Adam Torres and Cheryl Evans, Esq., Director at Milken Institute. Explore the Lifetime Financial Security Program and Cheryl’s experience at the Milken Institute. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/XrneRAhJPxk About Cheryl Evans, Esq. With 30+ years…

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