From transformative new technologies, ambitious climate laws and controversial social initiatives, California remains a prolific laboratory for bold ideas and innovative solutions to intractable problems. Conversely, California has been rated as having the worst business climate in the U.S. due to business regulations, tax policies, and cost of doing business. Five CEO’s of California headquartered companies will take on this dichotomy and discuss their perspectives on the state’s biggest strengths, as well as their thoughts on how California’s political leaders can have the biggest impact on the state’s economic climate.

Moderator

Kevin Klowden Executive Director, Center for Regional Economics and California Center, Milken Institute

Speakers

Anne Hoskins Chief Policy Officer, Sunrun

Jeff Maggioncalda CEO, Cousera

Mary O'Hara Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President, Internal Communications, Blue Shield of California

Sandra Stern President, Lionsgate Television Group

Pete Vlastelica CEO, Activision Blizzard Esports Leagues