Author: Milken Institute Global Conference Coverage Team

Adam Torres and Dillon Lawson-Johnston discuss the Milken Institute Global Conference. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: 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. About Dillon Lawson-Johnston: With over a decade of experience, Dillon has established an astute ability to identify and execute growth opportunities for a wide range of companies in the media and entertainment sector. At GB Media, he is responsible for capital raising, investor relations, deal sourcing,…

Read More

Adam Torres and Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia discuss the Milken Institute Global Conference Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: 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. About WhizGirls Academy The Academy is designed for tweens and teens, and features an engaging curriculum centered around science, technology, engineering and math, and an exciting, project-driven program with a secret agent theme. Lessons are Briefings, hands-on projects are Missions,…

Read More

Adam Torres and Matthew Chavira discuss the Milken Institute Global Conference. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Matthew Chavira, CEO at Prophets of AI, explore AI and the Milken Institute Global Conference. About Prophets of AI Prophets of AI offers a diverse roster of specialized speakers and comprehensive AI consultancy packages. They provide tailored strategies to optimize AI initiatives, deliver engaging presentations and workshops, and help co-create technology-focused panels. Full Unedited Transcript  Hey, I’d like to welcome you to another episode…

Read More

Adam Torres and Whitney Baird discuss the Milken Institute Global Conference. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Whitney Baird, CEO at US Council for International Business, explore the future of international trade architecture and the Milken Institute Global Conference. About Whitney Baird Whitney Baird is President and CEO of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB), the leading voice of American business in global economic policy. An accomplished diplomat with a distinguished career in international affairs, Baird is a passionate…

Read More

Adam Torres and Leslie Carmen discuss the Milken Institute Global Conference. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Leslie Carmen, Founder of Carmen Care, explore trigeminal neuralgia and the Milken Institute Global Conference. About Leslie Carmen Visionary healer, founder, and creator of the Clear Slate Protocol™, Leslie Carmen has dedicated her life to helping others reclaim their health, hope, and wholeness. Her story of personal transformation led to the creation of a methodology and movement that now powers Carmen Care, FR3QUENCY, and…

Read More

Adam Torres and Lisa Suennen discuss the Milken Institute Global Conference. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Lisa Suennen, Managing Partner, American Heart Association Ventures, explore venture capital and the Milken Institute Global Conference. About Lisa Suennen Lisa Suennen is a dynamic leader with deep, multifaceted experience across the entire healthcare continuum—including digital health, health IT, payers, providers, health services, medical devices, and pharma. Her career spans the full spectrum of the business landscape, having served as an executive and operations…

Read More

Adam Torres and Mike Anderson discuss the Milken Institute Global Conference. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Mike Anderson, Director of Marketing at Arena Capital Advisors, explore Mike’s Journey in finance and the Milken Institute Global Conference. About Mike Anderson As the Director of Marketing at Arena Capital Advisors, Mike brings 25 years of experience in the financial services industry to the firm’s family office, high net worth individuals and institutional clientele. Prior to joining Arena, Mike was a Partner at…

Read More

Adam Torres and John Schellhase discuss philanthropy. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: 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. About John Schellhase John Schellhase is a director on the Environmental and Social Innovation team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, where his work focuses on social impact philanthropy. As part of his work, Schellhase…

Read More

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…

Read More

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,…

Read More

 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…

Read More

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…

Read More