High-Powered Changemakers Convene on "PUSHING BOUNDARIES" at TEDxTimesSquare
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"How do we make change happen? We are bringing to the stage innovative leaders to share their wisdom and techniques for excellence and proven success strategies," said
Drawing on the success of November's TEDxTimesSquare conference "Transformation," which attracted over 300 high-level attendees, 4,000 live streamers and TEDxTimesSquare talks have been viewed over 200,000 times on
Some of this year's speakers include:
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Michael Kriak , COO and CFO, Mashable
At Mashable, the leading source for news, information and resources for the Connected Generation, Mike is changing the way we consume content. Mashable reports on the importance of digital innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable's 34 million monthly unique visitors and 14 million social media followers have become one of the most engaged digital networks in the world.
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George John , CEO of Rocket Fuel
As the Co-Founder of Rocket Fuel, George is turning the marketing industry on its head by harnessing the power of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to radically improve consumer targeting and experience.
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Edward Billous, Director of the
Center for Innovation in the Arts,The Juilliard School
Edward is a composer, producer, artistic director, teacher, and thought leader in the world of the arts and arts education. He is a trailblazer in the use of creative arts education as a means to nurture and help improve thought and learning within our high-tech society.
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Bill Goodwyn , President & CEO, Discovery Education
At Discovery Education, Bill oversees all content distribution strategy, sales and marketing activity on behalf of Discovery's U.S. content portfolio, encompassing more than 13 networks and their high-definition and video on demand extensions including Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and Science Channel. Bill leads the company's fast-growing Discovery Education division, the nation's top provider of curriculum-based digital content and professional development resources in U.S. schools.
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Dr.
Jedd Wolchok , Chief of Melanoma and Immunotherapeutics,Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center andLudwig Cancer Research
Dr. Wolchok develops and applies innovative methods to help the body's own immune system to treat, suppress and perhaps eventually control cancer.
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Kelly Parisi , Chief Communications Executive,Girl Scouts of the USA
Kelly oversees the organization's internal and external communications, as well as the organization's various public relations initiatives.
Girl Scouts , in partnership with theLean In Foundation , is challenging the world to change its perception of girls, one word at a time, by "banning bossy" and saying "yes" to girls' leadership.
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Bob Cancalosi , Director of Global Customer Education, GE
Bob delivers high-impact leadership learning experiences at GE Crotonville that drive customer success and accentuate the unique value of GE. With a rich heritage dating back to
Thomas Edison , GE has a deep commitment to reinvention applied to its products, its leaders and the company.
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Jessica Banks , Founder, RockPaperRobot
Jessica is a roboticist, product designer, and interactive artist. She holds a Computer Science and Electrical Engineer's degree and a Master's in robotics from
MIT's Artificial Intelligence Lab as well as a B.S. in General Physics from theUniversity of Michigan . A fellowship at Eyebeam Art & Technology brought her back toNew York to become an entrepreneur.
"We are thrilled to be hosting TEDxTimesSquare's May event at the NASDAQ MarketSite. This year's theme of Pushing Boundaries is the essence of the pursuit of excellence that NASDAQ and our listed companies embody," said
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