The Next Wave

  • The Next Wave

    ABOUT TEDxSanDiego
  • Speakers

    Some of Our Upcoming Speakers

    Participants from throughout southern California and Baja are invited to interact in a sea change of new ideas and shared passions. Collaborate, converse and interact with innovators, explorers, teachers and learners.

    Eric Topol
    Eric Topol

    EricTopol, M.D.

    Director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute

    Eric J. Topol, M.D. is a noted American cardiologist, geneticist and innovator. He is the Director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute in La Jolla, California, which is a National Institutes of Health funded flagship grant, to accelerate research to change medicine. He also serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Scripps Health, a Professor of Translational Genomics at The Scripps Research Institute, and was recently named The Gary and Mary West Chair of Innovative Medicine. In addition, he is a Co-Founder and serves on the Board of the West Wireless Health Institute as Vice-Chairman.

    Simon Sinek
    Simon Sinek

    SimonSinek

    Founder of Start With Why

    Simon Sinek is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them. He writes, consults and speaks about the power of Why - the purpose, cause or belief that drives every one of us. Simon’s unconventional and innovative views on business and leadership have attracted the attention of various high-profile international leaders and organizations. In addition to teaching graduate level strategic communications at Columbia University, Simon is a regular contributor to numerous national publications including The New York Times and the Huffington Post.

    Video: TED 2009 / How Great Leaders Inspire Action
    Jason Russell
    Jason Russell

    JasonRussell

    Founder of Invisible Children, Inc.

    Jason Russell is one of the original founders of the media-driven nonprofit Invisible Children, Inc. A graduate of USC Production Film School, his experience in film has run the gamut - he's co-directed a documentary seen by millions, sold his musical "Moxie" to Steven Spielberg, and served as the assistant to the director for Disney's blockbuster Step Up 2. Russell's experience extends beyond the screen however as he has directed and choreographed over 20 theatrical stage productions and performed in over 100 different shows.

    Video: NBC News / Crisis In Uganda
    Jake Wood
    Jake Wood

    JakeWood

    President of Team Rubicon

    Jake Wood currently serves as President of Team Rubicon, the organization he co-founded following the earthquake in Haiti. Team Rubicon is a rapid medical response organization that uniquely pairs today’s military veterans with medical professionals; all while using new media technology to interact with donors. Prior to Haiti, Jake served four years in the Marine Corps. He graduated first in his class at Boot Camp, the School of Infantry and the Scout-Sniper Basic Course, where he won the Jim Gulardi Award. Jake deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, and was the recipient of the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal with "V" for valor in the face of the enemy.

    Bill Toone
    Bill Toone

    BillToone

    Conservation Biologist

    Bill Toone is the director of the ECOLIFE Foundation and a widely recognized conservation biologist and spokesperson for conservation. Starting in early phases of California condor recovery program he played a key role in the development of recovery strategies for what was North America’s most endangered bird. Later as director of applied conservation programs for the Zoological Society of San Diego his work carried him through a variety of conservation efforts throughout the world. Today as founder and executive director of the ECOLIFE Foundation he is pushing for a new look at how conservation is marketed and implemented.

    Video: CBS News / Will Monarch Butterflies Survive?

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    • November 8th 2010 Anthology, San Diego CA

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TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSanDiego, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxSanDiego event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.