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TEDxDetroit: Ideas worth spreading

I’ve had a busy morning. I’ve taken the road less traveled, tackled my to-do list with a machete, narrowly escaped the deathly mortal jaws of the lava monster living in my kitchen, and evicted all negathoughts living in my head.

I’m not crazy; these are the side effects of attending TEDxDetroit last Wednesday.

The idea behind TED started in Long Beach, California with the intention of bringing together people from the worlds of Technology, Entertainment, and Design to share their ideas worth spreading. Originally, the only way to experience TED was attending the exclusive California event, but that changed when the organization released videos online, launching a global phenomenon.

The power of the TED concept is obvious. TED devotees realize knowledge is connected and when people from different realms of knowledge share their ideas, powerful and positive change occurs.

The newest addendum to the TED family is TEDx, a string of independently organized events occurring anywhere enterprising individuals are willing to organize an event. When Charlie Wollborg, Founding Partner of Curve Detroit, heard the news, he jumped on the opportunity to host an event that brought the area’s leading creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers, and doers together to discuss positive ideas for the world from Detroit.

Not just positive ideas—positive ideas worth spreading. And on October 21, that is exactly what happened. Continue reading →

TEDxDetroit: Positive ideas for the world from Detroit

There is still time to submit your application for the inaugural TEDxDetroit, which is taking place October 21, 2009.

What is TEDxDetroit? It’s an event that will bring together the area’s leading creators, catalysts, entrepreneurs, artists, technologists, designers, scientists, thinkers, and doers to share positive ideas for the world from Detroit. TEDxDetroit

TEDxDetroit will embody the spirit that began with TED, a small nonprofit that brings together people from around the world to share ideas in Technology, Entertainment, Design.

Attendance at TEDxDetroit is by application and space is very limited. There is also an attendance fee in the form of a $20 donation to the TEDxDetroit charity partner Public Art Workz.

Why an application form for a conference? TEDxDetroit explains:

The TEDxDetroit Attendee Application form is not a typical conference registration form. We’re looking for people who will be a strong contributor to the TEDxDetroit experience and the ideas discussed at TEDxDetroit.

Only a very limited number of seats are available at this first TEDxDetroit. Our aim is to curate a stimulating exchange of ideas among a diverse group of peers. We hope to continue to grow the size of TEDxDetroit with future events.

Along with the event, there will be a networking lunch hosted by LA2M and a Tweet-up afterward. To learn more, visit the TEDxDetroit website.

TEDxDetroit
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 9am-6pm
Lawrence Tech University
21000 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI, 48075

MCC Millennials discuss networking

For those who weren’t able to attend the MCC Millenials networking event on January 16, check out what the young professionals had to say about networking.


MCC Millennials Discuss Networking from Shauna Nicholson on Vimeo.

Some of their great advice:

  • Build your network before you need it.
  • Be yourself and make friends.
  • Use social media.
  • If you’re a recent grad, utilize your network of faculty and fellow students.
  • Join groups like MCC Millennials that help young professionals transition into networking.

Networking Opportunity: MCC Millenials

Motor City Connect (MCC) Millenials is hosting a networking event on Friday, January 16 at 5pm in Royal Oak, MI.

MCC Millennials is a group for young professionals and entrepreneurs of Generation Y, and is an extension of Motor City Connect, which provides networking opportunities for some of the top professionals in the Detroit area.

Friday, January 16, 2009
5:00pm – 9:00pm @ Commune
419 South Main Street
Royal Oak, MI
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