Shaping a Shared Future
As an official media partner of the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference, Worth produced an exclusive Milken Edition of Worth Magazine, as well as had the opportunity to interview a variety of speakers and Milken Institute experts.
From Grammy Award winners to C-suite executives, we engaged in thought-provoking conversations about vital global challenges, guided by this year’s theme “Shaping a Shared Future.”
At the 27th annual Milken Institute Global Conference, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, Worth Media was the official magazine sponsor. We spoke with influential individuals, from Grammy Award winners to C-suite executives, who discussed critical global issues, including geopolitical hotspots, the ongoing climate crisis, and the complexities of artificial intelligence. The examination of AI included its potential impact on workers, firms, and markets around the world.
Worth @: Milken 2024
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Carmine Di Sibio Reflects on 39 Years at EY and the Future of AI in Finance
Worth chairman Jim McCann interviews Carmine
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Watch Worth @: Milken Conference 2024 w/ Aloe Blacc
American singer, songwriter, rapper, and musician Aloe Blacc sits down with Josh Kampel of Worth Media Group at the Milken Global Conference.
Watch Worth @: Milken Conference 2024 w/ Tina Ambrozy
Tina Ambrozy of Nationwide sits down with with Josh Kampel of Worth Media Group at Milken Global Conference 2024.
Watch Worth @: Milken Conference 2024 w/ Robert Silvers
Robert Silvers of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sits down with Josh Kampel at the Milken Global Conference.
Watch Worth @: Milken Conference 2024 w/ Troy Duffie
Troy Duffie, associate director at Milken Institute’s Center for Financial Markets, speaks with Josh Kampel at the Milken Global Conference.
Our Hosts:
Josh Kampel
Josh Kampel is the CEO of Worth Media Group where he oversees the overall strategic direction of the organization as well as works closely with the management teams of the individual portfolio companies to build scalable products and services.
Prior to Worth, Josh served as CEO of Techonomy Media, which was sold to Clarim Holdings in 2018. At Techonomy, Josh spent 8 years driving sustainable business growth through strategic partnerships and new product development. He built Techonomy to be one of the leading media companies covering technology and it’s impact on business and society.
Jim McCann
Worth Media Group Chairman Jim McCann is a successful entrepreneur, business leader, author, media personality and philanthropist whose passion is helping people deliver smiles. Jim’s belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, which he has grown into one of the world’s leading Floral and Gourmet Foods gifting companies.
Jim’s willingness to embrace new technologies that help people connect and express themselves, such as 800 phone numbers, the Internet, Mobile Commerce and Social Networking, often long before others, has enabled him to stay at the forefront of consumer and social trends. His strategy for growth includes an effective combination of birthing new businesses and making acquisitions of businesses and brands that resonate with customers as great sources for exceptional gifts.
Paul Stamoulis
Paul Stamoulis serves as managing partner of Clarim Holdings, a private family-office style holding company founded by Jim McCann (1-800 Flowers.com). Clarim is a family of companies (Techonomy being one) that provides media, communications and Talent offerings to companies and their entrepreneurs.
Leanna Haakons
With a keen financial appetite from a young age, Leanna landed her first job in the capital markets at age nineteen while attaining her Bachelor of Commerce degree in Toronto, Canada. Leanna has focused on investor relations her entire career, and she has gained securities licensing and experience throughout various fields of global finance living and working in the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe. Through her international work facilitating transactions alongside multi-billion-dollar funds, private and public companies, and a top-tier network of family offices and sovereign wealth funds Leanna then decided to start her firm.
Worth @: is an ongoing video series created and produced by Worth Media featuring a series of discussions at key events revolving around diverse topics such as film, music, art, lifestyle, climate innovation, sports, and finance. These events provide Worth the opportunity to showcase conversations with influential leaders, visionaries, creators, and industry giants, exploring the intricate interplay between business, finance, innovation, and societal impact. Our featured guests share valuable insights into the missions and future aspirations inline with our “Worth beyond Wealth” mantra.
