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I love places and events relating to Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Philanthropy.
TEDxTimesSquare
TED@250
At TED2014, one of the speakers couldn't fly to Vancouver because he has a felony criminal record... so they hosted him via livestream from the TED Conferences main office. I was fortunate to be in the small group of community members who were invited to watch.
TED 2014
In 2014 I secured a license to privately screen a simulcast of the TED Conference from Vancouver, in my home. Here are a few highlights:
Starlight Children’s Foundation Gala Fundraiser
This year, Janet and I were proud to support a charity we hadn't heard of before... giving toys to sick children who have extended hospital stays, the Starlight Children's Foundation melted our hearts. We gladly contributed to their mission, and while it's sad that...
Nolcha Fashion Week
After making a connection through one of my partners in TEDxFultonStreet, we were invited to one of the runway shows at the industry-only Nolcha Fashion Week in NYC. Fun, my first time at an actual "catwalk"! [gallery columns="4" size="medium"...
#HealthyOceans conference at United Nations
In the EcoSocChamber (Economic and Social Council) of the United Nations, I was fortunate enough to participate in an important meeting about how to maintain the overall health of our world's oceans. Keynotes included President Tommy Remengesau of Palau and talk show...
Swiss Consulate
TED@NYC 2013
Each year, the TED Conference hosts a small invite-only event in NYC, for members of the community to vote on a short list of presenters who might get invited to speak on the main stage for that year’s conference. I was proud to attend in 2013.
TED Conference: “City 2.0”
TED hosted an unusual event in New York City, relating to urban planning. It was only open to members of the TED Community, so I was thrilled to attend. Couldn't resist getting someone to snap a pic of me on the stage after the event, with the big logo.
Creative Capital Fundraiser
I love supporting this organization because in addition to helping artists financially, they also provide guidance and connections to help grow and establish careers.
Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, CA
When I was eleven years old, I wanted to run away from home to go work for Apple. It took me 30 years before I actually visited the campus, but this place has always been in my heart.
TED@NYC 2012
Each year, the TED Conference hosts a small invite-only event in NYC, for members of the community to vote on a short list of presenters who might get invited to speak on the main stage for that year's conference. I was proud to attend in 2012.
TEDxEast 2012
TEDxEast 2012 was one of the best independently-organized events in the TED franchise that I've ever attended.
TEDActive 2012
TED2012 “Full Spectrum”
Among my personal highlights were pretending to be Godzilla smashing a model of the "City of Tomorrow", and getting to explore the Elrod House, where the James Bond classic "Diamonds are Forever (1971)" was filmed.
TED2012 Leap Day
On February 29th, the "Leap Day" that only occurs once every four years, TED did something special — they set up dozens of trampolines!
TEDxEast 2011 Salon
TEDxEast used to be the largest independent "TEDx" event in New York City, and I've been proud to attend several of their conferences. They also occasionally produce small salons like this one, which last for just a few hours in the evening....
Aaron at Facebook HQ
TED Conference 2003
Back when TED was invitation-only and unadvertised, with no press or media allowed, I was proud to be an attendee.