Solving for X

Jay and Kelo discuss the purpose of volunteering. Listen as they share tips on how to maintain a team that is committed and connected to one another.

Here are some key points:

1:43 - What it means to Kelo to cultivate a culture of volunteering

6:33 - Ideas on how to build a volunteer base in your community

9:26 - The different sections that make up TEDxJohannesburg

11:33 - Guidance on how to instill trust in your team

15:33 - Advice for long-time organizers on how to keep your event (and yourself!) running for years to come

In our first episode, Chris Anderson, the Head of TED, and Jay Herratti talk about the significance of the curation process and how to focus on ideas that bridge gaps and shift perspectives. Here are just a few of the moments that stuck out to us:

2:03 - Practical ways to excite, inspire, and turn towards the future as a community

5:54 - How Chris recharges and stays motivated every year (and how we can do the same!)

7:35 - Chris reflects on how the TEDx journey has developed over time...

This is Solving for X, our new podcast series! Listen to a new episode every other week, as TEDx organizers and TED staff members share candid stories, wisdom, and tips about everything that goes into producing TEDx events.

In this trailer, you’ll hear some of our favorite highlights - from curation to AV on a budget; maintaining a team to deciding a theme.