The Promise of the 21st Century: Mike Milken at TEDxMilkenHighSchool

Mike Milken has been a leading philanthropist and financier over the past four decades. He is widely known for financial innovations that created millions of jobs in 3,200 companies he financed. He formalized his philanthropy in 1982 by co-founding the Milken Family Foundation to advance education reform, medical research and public health. He leads the Milken Institute, whose annual Global Conference brings 3,500 leaders from 50 nations to Los Angeles. Mike graduated with highest distinction from UC Berkeley and earned his MBA from the Wharton School. He and his wife Lori have eight grandchildren and celebrate their 46th anniversary this year.

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