About Karl
I am a…
Activist, Business mentor, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Connector, Event planner, Idea generator, Project manager, Promoter, Social entrepreneur
Bio
"TEDxBristol is a platform for sharing inspiration and is all about a passion for ideas. We believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world around us." Organizer & Curator @TEDxBristol, Development Manager @LiveUnltd - Pioneering social change, mentoring social entrepreneurs and making ideas happen… Founder of several business enterprise networks delivering inspirational thought provoking talks and workshops along with a range of dynamic and engaging community events.
I'm passionate about
All aspects of social innovation, social enterprise and social media, particularly supporting and encouraging social entrepreneur’s starting out and making a difference.
An idea worth spreading
TEDxBristol – an independently organized TED event showcasing the latest ground breaking diversity of innovation, creativity and sustainability from Brisol and the South West of England.
Areas of expertise
Business Consultancy, Event co-ordination & curation, Mentor Development, Planning & Project Management, Public Speaking, Social Enterpreneurship, Training & Coaching, Visionary Leadership
The TED story
Following my initial experience of TEDx in 2010 at TEDxCardiff I returned to Bristol wondering why Bristol, being a city bursting with iconic inspiration, did not have a regular TEDx feature in the city? So I set about bring TEDx Bristol to Bristol, recruiting a committed team of volunteers and engaged with inspirational people and organisations from across the city, who we brought together to deliver an exceptional event on September 8th 2011 at the MShed Bristol.