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Global Digital Asset Adoption: Asia
Asia is a global proving ground for digital financial innovation, regulation, and adoption. With the world’s largest population—4.9 billion—significant capital heft, and a unique mix of emerging and emerged economies, the region benefits...Read ArticleAfter the Fires, the Fires Still Burn
On January 7, 2025, the Los Angeles metropolitan area experienced something unprecedented in modern American history. Two simultaneous urban fires broke out in Los Angeles County, fueled by a nine-month drought and hurricane-strength winds...Read ArticleImageKevin Klowden
Executive Director, Milken Institute FinanceKevin Klowden is the executive director of Milken Institute Finance. He specializes in the study of key factors that underlie the development of competitive regional economies (clusters of innovation, patterns of trade and investment, and concentration of skilled labor) and how these are influenced by public policy and, in turn, affect regional economies both globally and nationally.The Cost of Policy Uncertainty
Launching and running a small business or startup is as much about managing risk as it is about bringing a great idea to market. Whether you’re opening a small-town bakery or launching a biotech startup, entrepreneurship requires a strong...Read ArticleImageKristen Fanarakis
Associate Director, Small Business Policy and InnovationKristen Fanarakis leads the small business policy, entrepreneurship, and innovation initiative within the Milken Institute’s Finance pillar. She focuses on the macroeconomic and systemic trends affecting American small businesses and startups, and the implications for the economy and innovation.
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Our health work encompasses four portfolios: FasterCures, Feeding Change, Future of Aging, and Public Health. We also work collectively to address challenges that require cross-cutting solutions.
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Milken Institute Finance
The Milken Institute Finance pillar addresses challenges across the financial system to increase access to capital, savings, and investments, particularly for underserved individuals, businesses, and communities. Our thought leadership, research, and insights influence private sector practices and public sector policies that improve equitable access, efficiency, and reliability of financial markets and institutions.
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Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Finance - 10MThe Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship pilot deployed over $10M in direct funding
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70 Financial Innovations Labs
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Michael Piwowar, PhD
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Finance - 10MThe Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship pilot deployed over $10M in direct funding

Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
The Milken Institute Philanthropy pillar advances the strategic deployment of capital to create a better, more equitable world. We partner with individuals and foundations to develop strategies, implement giving programs, and foster collaboration so that philanthropists can use their resources to make a positive impact.
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Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
- 157More than $157M awarded to researchers, entrepreneurs, and other innovators through our strategic advising, managed grant programs, and innovation competitions
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Melissa Stevens
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy

Milken Institute International
Through our ongoing engagement and our research, events and projects, the Milken Institute International pillar aims to be catalysts for addressing key challenges facing the regions of the world in areas ranging from development of capital markets and improved capital access, financing infrastructure challenges from a rapidly changing global climate, regional economic competitiveness and trade, advances in medicine and health.
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Global Opportunity Index 2025: Revisiting Latin America and the Caribbean
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Laura Deal Lacey
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5 regions around the world
- Research and Data Tools
Global Opportunity Index 2025: Revisiting Latin America and the Caribbean