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Asia Center
Extends the reach and impact of the Milken Institute to the Asia-Pacific region
Center for Financial Markets
Conducts research and constructs programs designed to facilitate smooth and efficient operation of financial markets
Center for the Future of Aging
Advances healthy longevity and financial security for all through high-impact policies, research, convenings, and multisector partnerships.
Center for Public Health
Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
Center for Regional Economics and California Center
Analyzes the dynamics that drive job creation and promote industry expansion
Center for Strategic Philanthropy
Empowers philanthropists to effectively address some of the world's most urgent problems
FasterCures
Clears roadblocks that prevent medical breakthroughs from reaching patients sooner
Financial Innovations Labs
Addressing society's greatest challenges through a financial lens
Global Market Development
Working with government partners in emerging and developing economies to build strong, domestic financial markets.
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Anyone with a dream should have the opportunity to make it come true—through determination and an economic system that works for all
Research Department
Addressing global policy issues on Health Economics, International Finance, and Regional Economics

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Co-Founder, KISS; Chief Evangelist Officer, Invictus

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Gene Simmons Media Mogul, Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Rock God Gene Simmons is an international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America's #1 gold record award-winning group of all time in all categories (RIAA). As a serial entrepreneur, Simmons has achieved success that reaches far beyond his music career, extending into television, film, publishing, merchandising, restaurants, consumer products and more. Among his current endeavors: • Chief Evangelist Officer, Invictus-MD: Canada's Cannabis Company • MONEYBAGTM Sodas • IAC Automotive • TITANS OF ROCK TM music festival • Rock & Brews Restaurants, Co-Founder Simmons' has expanded the KISS brand beyond the stage with more than 5,000 licensed/merchandised items generating more money from merchandising and trademark deals than any other band in music history. With millions of fans around the globe and speaking four languages, he is the personification of today's globally connected citizen. He is a notable and often opinionated commentator on politics and business. Simmons has devoted his career and influence to raising millions of dollars for causes that benefit children, veterans, active military and first responders.