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07/14/2025

A first of its kind conversation!
In a fearless, informal dialogue, Matthew and Isobel delve into how LLM tools can illuminate the art of verbal creativity and character development in dramatic writing. Blending art, philosophy, and machine learning, they take us on a playful, mind-bending journey through the strange loops of consciousness, identity, and creativity, both human and artificial.

Matthew and Isobel explore how large language models can become collaborators in the creative process. In a fearless, informal dialogue, they delve into how ...

06/13/2025

What a day! TEDx Palo Alto: The New Renaissance was filled with bold ideas, inspiring voices, and powerful connection.

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and everyone who joined us in the room—you made this event unforgettable.

Here’s to the start of something new. ❤️

06/08/2025

A huge thank you to Camber Road for sponsoring TEDxPaloAlto! 🙏✨

Your support helped bring The New Renaissance to life—fueling bold ideas, inspiring conversations, and a community of curious minds.

06/02/2025

💡 Thank You, Deloitte 💡

We’re honored to have Deloitte as a sponsor of TEDxPaloAlto!

As a global leader in innovation, strategy, and impact, Deloitte brings a forward-thinking approach that aligns perfectly with our mission to share ideas that spark change. Their support helps us create a platform for bold thinkers, boundary-pushers, and visionaries shaping what’s next.

Thank you, Deloitte, for championing progress and helping us build a future driven by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

05/31/2025

🌟 Thank You, Northern Trust 🌟

We’re proud to welcome Northern Trust as a sponsor of TEDxPaloAlto.

With over 130 years of trusted leadership, Northern Trust stands for integrity, expertise, and a deep commitment to long-term relationships and community impact. Their support of TEDxPaloAlto reflects a shared belief in the power of thoughtful ideas to shape a better future.

Thank you for helping us create a space where innovation, insight, and purpose-driven dialogue can thrive.

05/30/2025

🙏 Thank You, Perkins Coie 🙏

We’re proud to recognize Perkins Coie as a valued sponsor of TEDxPaloAlto!

Your support helps bring bold ideas and meaningful conversations to our stage—creating space for innovation, inclusion, and inspiration. As a firm known for championing emerging technologies, visionary thinking, and community impact, Perkins Coie is a natural partner in our mission to spread ideas worth sharing.

Thank you for standing with us and investing in a future shaped by curiosity, creativity, and courage.

05/30/2025

At TEDxPaloAlto, we believe in the power of ideas to shape the future—and we are deeply grateful to those who help make that vision possible.

A heartfelt thank-you to Safra National Bank for your support and partnership. Your commitment to innovation, community, and thought leadership reflects the very values TEDxPaloAlto stands for.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re building something extraordinary.

05/27/2025

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Adam Dorsay to the TEDxPaloAlto stage on June 8.

Dr. Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executive coach based in Silicon Valley, working with high-achieving professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes. He is the host of the SuperPsyched podcast, an award-winning show with over 250 episodes, and has delivered two widely praised TEDx Talks—on men and emotions, and on the importance of adult friendships.

Dr Dorsey is the author of the book Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love, which received an International Impact Award.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Dorsay is a recognized resiliency expert. He co-created a global resiliency program for Facebook’s Online Safety team and currently serves as the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean. He is a sought-after speaker and trainer for organizations such as Microsoft, LinkedIn, and the California Psychological Association.

We look forward to the insight, warmth, and depth Dr. Dorsay will bring to TEDxPaloAlto. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a truly inspiring voice.

05/27/2025

We’re delight to announce Yobie Benjamin will give a talk abou AI safety at our upcoming June 8 event at The Guild Theatre. Yobie is an AI architect and venture investor who has worked on artificial intelligence implementations across various industries. Recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, he co-founded Token.io, which helped develop Open Banking innovation used by 80 UK and European banks serving 210 million users. During his time as Global CTO at Citibank, he contributed to the technological infrastructure supporting Apple Pay and Google Pay.

He focuses on exploring practical and technical approaches to AI safety while developing beneficial applications. His experimental projects include AI tools for analyzing dog health through movement patterns trained on thousands of videos, and systems for assessing skin health combining image processing, skin and gut microbiome analysis. Through his writings and essays, he shares perspectives on responsible AI development and brings unique insights to enterprises navigating complex AI deployments and risk mitigation. He volunteers as Digital Innovation Advisor to the UN's World Food Programme and serves on the California Healthcare Facilities Funding Authority Board. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience solving enterprise-scale AI challenges, he helps organizations balance innovation with safety in their AI implementations.

05/23/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Lisa Gevelber, the powerhouse behind Grow with Google – Google’s $1 billion commitment to expanding economic opportunity.

Since 2017, Lisa’s vision has helped over 100 million people worldwide grow their skills, careers, and businesses. She spearheaded the Google Career Certificates, which have enabled over one million people to transition from low-wage jobs to sustainable, high-paying careers.

Now, Lisa is focused on helping tens of millions of people learn to use AI — empowering the workforce of the future.

As the Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas at Google, and the global lead for Google for Startups, Lisa shapes the narrative and growth of products like Google Search, YouTube, Android, and Google Ads.

Named to the Forbes Future of Work 50, Lisa is not just a marketing leader — she’s a movement maker.

🎤 Don’t miss her game-changing insights at TEDxPaloAlto on June 8 at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park.

05/21/2025

🎸 Get ready to be inspired by the rhythm of brilliance!

We’re thrilled to welcome Molly Miller to the TEDx Palo Alto stage June 8!

A celebrated guitarist, composer, and educator based in Los Angeles, Molly leads the acclaimed Molly Miller Trio and is one of the most sought-after session and touring guitarists today. She’s performed with global icons like Jason Mraz, the Black Eyed Peas, and Zayn Malik, bringing her expressive, genre-crossing style to legendary venues including The Hollywood Bowl, Royal Albert Hall, and Red Rocks.

With a Doctorate in Guitar Performance from USC and a faculty role at the Thornton School of Music, Molly is not only redefining modern guitar but also shaping the future of music education.

🎶 From studio sessions to world tours to mentoring young artists—Molly does it all with heart, skill, and soul.

Don’t miss her performance and talk at TEDx Palo Alto!

05/20/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Frank Rohde, founder of Ownify, to the TEDxPaloAlto stage!

Frank is tackling one of the most urgent challenges of our time: housing affordability. He’s reimagining the path to homeownership with a fresh approach—fractional homeownership—that lowers financial barriers for first-time buyers by combining shared equity with smarter, AI-driven credit and income assessments.

A seasoned entrepreneur and three-time fintech founder, Frank’s career has been built at the intersection of data science, real estate, and financial inclusion. Before Ownify, he transformed global mortgage pricing as CEO of Nomis Solutions and started his journey at Oliver Wyman and FICO.