About David
I am a…
Artist, Athlete, Connector, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Idea generator, Philanthropist, Producer
Bio
To master the art of living by making little distinction between work and play, labor and leisure, mind and body, information and recreation, love and religion. The goal is to hardly know which is which, simply trying to achieve excellence in whatever pursuit, leaving others to decide whether one is working or playing. The life objective - always striving for both.
This quote by novelist James Michener is a North Star to me...
I'm passionate about
Leaving things better than I found them.
An idea worth spreading
Collect moments, not things.
Areas of expertise
Creativity / Innovation, Culture & Leadership, Events and Brand promotions
The TED story
Was introduced to TED in 2008 when someone forwarded me my first "TALK" via YouTube. I was then introduced to TEDx in 2009 when I attended TEDxVancouver. The allure of likeminded people committed to something bigger than themselves is something I wanted to be a part of. Connecting the world one idea at time is the pay it forward formula I believe in. I have been the Curator of TEDxPortland since 2009.
Things you might not know
Catching and hitting curveballs. Figuratively and literally.