Michael Milken, chairman of the Milken Institute, was called "The Man Who Changed Medicine" in a Fortune magazine cover story that surveyed his three decades of accelerating progress against all life-threatening diseases. Building on work begun in the 1970s, he co-founded the Milken Family Foundation in 1982 to support medical research and education. He also heads FasterCures and helped found the Melanoma Research Alliance. His philanthropic career paralleled a financial career that helped democratize modern capital markets, creating millions of jobs. Mike is an investor in many companies that help build human capital, including enterprises operating early childhood education centers worldwide. He graduated with highest distinction from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned his M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He and his wife, Lori, who celebrate their 43rd anniversary this year, have three children and five grandchildren. Additional details and a wide selection of articles written by Mike are at www.mikemilken.com.
Global Conference 2013
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, philanthropist Bill Gates and Strive Masiyiwa of Econet Wireless discuss advancing prosperity in Africa.
