Although the speakers were very busy, I found some of them in a tranquil moment and asked them if the event was what they expected it to be. Challenging, energized and grateful is the average feeling the 8 speakers felt during our local TEDxChange evening.
Consolata Ndayishimiye: “This table has already brought me more than I had expected. They were so enthusiastic! We made communication plans on the spot and even talked about investments in IT. It was great!”
Tonee Ndungu: “I know I had the smartest people in the room! I asked to be criticized and encouraged. It helps me to be sharper and even more focused on my goal. I liked all the critiques my dinner guests have provided because you know what they say. One can only be critical if you care enough.”
Bill Liao: “This odd thing happened in the first round, I didn’t even see it coming. The pulp and paper industry will support us, which is very controversial as they use big parts of the rainforest. I never could have dreamed this.”
Arjan Erkel: “What I’ve learned from this evening, besides the great ideas and resources, is that my ideas are realistic. Adding all things to the equation I believe my ideas have been confirmed.”
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