Organisation

TEDxWarsaw Team

The group of people which, in the spirit of ideas worth spreading, brings TEDx program to Warsaw for you.

	Colin Ude-Lewis business executive and internet startup CEO turned social entrepreneur. Long-time voracious reader of books on business strategy and personal development, Colin is now turning his energies to creating a series of Wisdom Notes – personally annotated digests of inspirational books. These are rapidly growing in popularity and the revenue goes to supporting orphanages in Poland. Colin secured the TEDx license for the Team and oversees the general creative direction of this event. English. More about Colin: Wisdom Note
	Ralph Talmont entrepreneur, photographer and publishing consultant; founder and CEO of Pixengo.com and creator of books about some of the world’s largest sailing yachts as well as on subjects ranging from tribal culture to winemaking. Foodie, bookworm, jazz freak, traveller and technology buff. Compulsive social networker and lover of Italian espresso to excess. Ralph is the TEDx license holder and is co-ordinating speaker selection for the event. Australian / Polish / New Zealander. More about Ralph: talmont.com
	Adam Liwiński born in Warsaw, studying Management and Philosophy at the University of Warsaw. His free time, such as it is, is devoted to personal projects. Likes horse riding, golf and good books. Interested in economics (or should we rather say praxiology?) and networking. Adam is looking after participant registration and is managing the administrative details of the event. Polish. More about Adam: profile
	Małgorzata Minta journalist; technology and lifestyle writer for Newsweek Poland and Rzeczpospolita daily newsaper. Interested in everything that is, well, interesting, from genetics and space travel to molecular cuisine. Owns too many books and too small a dog. Małgorzata is looking after media relations for the event. Polish. More about Małgorzata: blog
	Julian Kozankiewicz entrepreneur, marketing expert and music promoter. Founder and CEO at EMlab. Has developed one of the most innovative marketing companies on the Polish market. Always finds time for new, exciting initiatives and is involved in many social and cultural projects. A proud father, Julian often states that his family will always be most important in his life. Julian is looking after sponsorship opportunities. Polish. More about Julian: profile
	Łukasz Alwast Management student at the University of Warsaw. Interested in new technology ventures, mostly in scientific areas. Privately enjoys reading, travel and scintillating conversations. Tries to find time for a short break and reflection within the Warsaw city rush. Can’t stand inertia and thinks that Poland has huge potential which needs to be constantly set in motion and animated. Polish. More about Łukasz: profile
	Maciej Michalski Computer Science student at Warsaw University of Technology. Lover of art and design, admirer of tennis and golf, great fan of technology and innovation. Researcher, analyst and software designer primarily interested in complex IT systems. Creator of varied IT projects, recently focused on the web. Always ready for a new challenge! Polish. Maciej is co-ordinating web and other technolgies for the event. More about Maciej: profile