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How is AI reshaping the future of wealth? Senior Director Nicole Valentine joins Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant, on his Money & Wealth podcast to break down what fintech, digital banking, and financial innovation mean for entrepreneurs, investors, and everyday consumers. Check it out here: iheart.com/podcast/1119-m… #AI #MoneyAndWealth #Podcast #JohnHopeBryant #Fintech

"The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) should become a cornerstone of America’s economic strategy with Africa—one that creates American and African jobs, builds trusted supply chains, expands manufacturing, and positions the United States as Africa’s preferred economic partner." Read our latest Insights piece by British Robinson and Cory O'Hara: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/in… #Africa #InvestAfrica #Securitization

Save the Date: Oct 7-9! The 2026 Milken Institute Asia Summit brings together a global community of influential leaders shaping the next era of intelligence, collaboration, and growth. Under the theme "Leading with Intelligence", the 13th Asia Summit explores how technology, information, and human judgment can address the defining economic, geopolitical, demographic, and environmental challenges facing Asia and the world. Join us in Singapore as we explore the ideas, partnerships, and leadership needed to help shape a more resilient and vibrant future. milkeninstitute.org/events/asia-su… #MIGlobal #Intelligence #AI #Innovation #Leadership

"I was born in Mexico City. I thought we were fine. It was when we came here that I realized, 'Oh my goodness, we were really, really poor.' And that is the reason why we came to this country — to seek a better opportunity." Rosario Marin, the only foreign-born U.S. Treasurer in history, credits education and hard work for her journey from a 14-year-old Mexican immigrant who spoke no English to holding one of the nation's top financial posts, calling it living proof of the American Dream. Through July 4, The New York Post, in conjunction with the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, is featuring US citizens explaining what the American Dream means to them in 2026. Watch Rosario's video: mcaad.org/american-dream… Read the piece: nypost.com/2026/07/02/us-… #NYPost #AmericanDreamVideoProject #AmericanDream

"June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and during this time, it is most important to really have the discussions around ways to prevent and reduce gun violence." Associate Director Crystal Miller introduces the first in our four-part Insights series on gun violence prevention titled "Community Violence Intervention Series: A Framework for Safer Communities". In her piece, Crystal makes the case that community violence intervention (CVI) is among the most effective evidence-based strategies for reducing gun violence, but fragmented, short-term funding threatens it, which requires innovative financing models that move beyond grants and donations. Read the Insights piece: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/in… #CVI #CommunityViolenceIntervention #Leadership #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

"Wealth inequalities have never been greater than they are right now." A new Fortune article examines how the next generation of philanthropists are prioritizing trust-based, systemic, and community-centered philanthropy as roughly $124 trillion prepares to change hands by 2048. Melissa Stevens, executive vice president of Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy and co-author of our new "How Philanthropic Families Can Create Impact Across Generations" report, provided insight for the piece about how a new generation is reshaping giving. Read the article: fortune.com/2026/06/27/giv… Read the report: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/re… #WealthTransfer #StrategicPhilanthropy #Leadership #MilkenInstitute

"Lots of cities around the country have been doing this - is investing in non-profit organizations doing what's called Community Violence Intervention. You might have heard the acronym CVI." At #MIGlobal 2026, our "Moving Forward: A Blueprint for Gun Violence Prevention" panelists discussed the impact of Community Violence Intervention. CVI was also the focus of a recent Insights piece by Associate Director Crystal Miller. Read Crystal's piece: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/in… Watch the full panel here and stay tuned for more insights to come during Gun Violence Awareness Month as we continue the conversation: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/ev… #Leadership #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth #CVI #CommunityViolenceIntervention

The Women's Health Network Elevate Investment Initiative is now accepting applications. Women's health remains significantly underfunded despite representing one of the largest opportunities for impact and innovation. Created by the Women's Health Network at the Milken Institute, the Elevate Investment Initiative gives fund managers opportunities to participate in conference programming and engage with our network of institutional investors to accelerate capital flowing into women's health. If you're actively investing—or looking to expand your investment strategy into women's health—we encourage you to apply. Learn more and apply: thewomenshealthnetwork.org/elevate-applic… #WomensHealth #Investment #HealthInnovation #ImpactInvesting

Africa, with over $4 trillion in domestic capital, can close its infrastructure, housing, and SME financing gaps by scaling securitization into a core, repeatable funding tool. Read our latest Insights piece by British Robinson and Cory O'Hara: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/in… #Africa #InvestAfrica #Securitization

"We can't even keep up with it or process it anymore." At #MIGlobal 2026, our "Moving Forward: A Blueprint for Gun Violence Prevention" panelists discussed takeaways from the award-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms." Watch the full panel here and stay tuned for more insights to come during Gun Violence Awareness Month as we continue the conversation: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/ev… #Leadership #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

"Health is the most undercapitalized asset in the global economy." A new GreenMoney Journal article by Director Théo Cohan and Associate Director Yun Fu examines how capital can be mobilized across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to address gaps in health financing. Drawing on the work of the Financial Innovations Lab®, the piece covers four areas: women's health, cancer research, community resilience, and pandemic preparedness. Read the full article: greenmoney.com/capital-for-a-… #GreenMoney #GlobalEconomy #FinancialInnovationsLab #Health

Early warning systems are only valuable in proportion to the time they buy. Right now, responders are playing catch-up. New from @MilkenInstitute FasterCures + Catalytic Capital: the vehicles designed to close it milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/in…

A novel pathogen can reach six continents in 36 hours. The world's pandemic early warning system can't match that speed, and the financing gap is $4.1B/year.

In a recent Insights piece, Director Camron Doss explores how the "missing middle" capital gap leaves growth-stage small businesses caught between microloans and traditional bank lending. He also discusses what a new ecosystem approach could mean for underserved suppliers seeking access to financing, contracts, and workforce resources. Read our latest Insights piece: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/in… #smallbusiness #missingmiddle #microloans #entrepreneurship

Watch the full panel here and stay tuned for more insights to come during Gun Violence Awareness Month as we continue the conversation: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/ev…

"It doesn't care where you live, what race you come from - this is a public safety crisis in this country." At #MIGlobal 2026, our "Moving Forward: A Blueprint for Gun Violence Prevention" panelists came together to discuss real solutions. Watch for more insights to come during Gun Violence Awareness Month as we continue the conversation. #Leadership #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

Milken Institute HBCU Fellows applications are now open! Students from HBCUs are invited to apply to be a part of our 2026-2027 Cohort. Fellows have the opportunity to learn the foundational principles of the financial sector, work on networking skills at events, and gain valuable insights through mentorship with leading industry professionals. Apply today! Learn more: milkeninstitute.org/finance/pathwa… Application here: airtable.com/appgOLB2GR8OQG… #hbcu #talent #success #opportunity

Capital for a Healthier World - How the Milken Institute is Building the Next Era of Impact Investing -- 3blmedia.com/news/capital-h… || via @3blnews and GreenMoney @MilkenInstitute #MIGlobal #impactinvesting #health #healthcare #Leadership #women #cancer #vc

Learn how the Milken Institute is advancing research and partnerships to strengthen community safety and help communities thrive: milkeninstitute.org/philanthropy/e…

On #WearOrangeDay, we stand with survivors and communities affected by gun violence. Ending it requires sustained investment, cross-sector partnership, and community-led solutions.