Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Guest Blogger: Ibrahim Zafar


A Call for Collaboration (TEDx at NCSU)

It often dawns upon us that no matter how satiated we feel we are with 21st century innovation, that there is always room for more. As the storm of innovation and collaboration approaches our bordering towns, we never feel as though we are caught in the eye of that storm. And unlike others, this is a storm that – most of us – would die to be in.

While Vincent Vangoh sacrificed his ear for a woman in the red light district, most of you would sacrifice yours for an opportunity. And fret no more, for the opportunity has come thanks to Tasso von Windheim and his sister Natalia.

Tasso is planning TEDx at NC State this year. TED events are essentially conferences in which important figures come and give more personalized talks filled with a plethora of advice to students. This year, the event is being planned and will (ideally) be hosted in the new and fancy: James B. Hunt library. Tasso von Windheim and his sister Natalia are looking for speakers, helpers, and pretty much anyone who wants to make this happen. This is your time to listen to the greats of our time right in front of your eyes. The theme for the event is “innovation”, so they will be talking about how they have used innovation to fuel their entrepreneurial hearts towards financial and personal success.  If, through six degrees of separation, you can find a keynote speaker to speak at TEDx then please contact Tasso immediately. This year, Tasso wants Jim Hunt and Jim Goodnight at the event.  With your help, we can make this happen.

Give Tasso a call at [919-272-1785] if you would like to help make this event possible!

Thank you to Ibrahim Zafar for this blog post.

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