His mission is to connect diverse people and ideas across the world for
one single purpose — to change it. Author of the bestseller, The Medici
Effect, Frans Johansson advocates collaboration between people with
diverse experiences, skills, expertise, perspectives, backgrounds and
cultures. He breaks down silos and leverages diversity to promote the
best ideas. Via the book, he takes readers on a fascinating journey to
the Intersection — a place where ideas collide, igniting an explosion of
innovation. Out of these seemingly random combinations have come
groundbreaking ideas that have created whole new fields. His Medici
Group guides individuals, teams and organizations to generate an
incredible number of ideas and turn the best ones into groundbreaking
solutions.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)