Michael Milken's Life Was Changed by a Chance Encounter

The transcript describes a personal journey influenced by the Watts riots in 1965. The speaker recounts meeting an African American man affected by the riots, which led to a realization about social inequalities. This encounter prompted a change in the speaker's career path from science to finance and business, aiming to provide equal access to capital. The speaker achieved academic success at Berkeley and Wharton, driven by a desire to address these inequalities.

What significant event took place on August 11th, 1965, that the speaker wanted to understand?

• The Civil Rights Act signing

• The Vietnam War

• The Watts riots

• The Moon landing

What realization did the speaker have after meeting the young African American man?

• Racial inequalities affect access to opportunities

• The American dream is easily achievable

• Success is solely based on hard work

• Education guarantees success

What action did the speaker take after their encounter during the Watts riots?

• Joined the military

• Moved to a different city

• Started a new job

• Changed their major to finance and business

Where did the speaker pursue their business education after changing their major?

• Stanford

• MIT

• Harvard

• Berkeley and Wharton

What was the speaker's academic achievement at Berkeley and Wharton?

• No significant achievement

• Lowest grades in history

• Average grades

• Highest grades in the history of the school