Organisation
May we introduce ourselves? This is the group of people who bring you the TEDxWarsaw program.
TEDxWarsaw Team
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 Civil Engineering at the Warsaw University of Technology. Finished BA in Management. Tried also some Philosophy. Monarchist republican, horse riding recreation instructor. Interested in economics (or should we rather say praxiology?) and quite a lot of minor things. Adam is looking after participant registration and is managing the administrative details of the event. Polish.
More about Adam: profile
Małgorzata Minta – journalist writing about new technology and science. Interested in everything that is, well, interesting: from new gadgets and space travels to… good food and travels. Watched “Star Wars” too many times, 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. 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 graduate at the University of Warsaw, currently student at SPRU, Brighton. Interested in a variety of technology and development related issues. Privately enjoys activities that engage art, design and social initiatives. Wherever at the moment, likes to find time for a short break and reflection from the city rush. Can’t stand inertia and stubbornly thinks that Poland has a 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 web technologies. Recently involved in an investment banking. Always ready for a new challenge! Maciej is co-ordinating web and other technolgies for the event. Polish.
More about Maciej: profile
Olga Kulesza – activist of various NGOs, specialised in human resources and project management. Devoted to the field of people development, works also as a trainer and a coach. Dreams about making a difference to the Polish educational system by redefining the role of school as a place which enables young people to discover and develop their true potential. In her free time is a dance maniac and a traveller. Polish.
More about Olga: profile
Mateusz Nowak – social activist and a finance guy who always looks for inspiration and people to learn from. Born in the Northern Tri-City but studying at Warsaw School of Economics. Passionate about aquatic sports, Oxford debates, travel and social entrepreneurship. For TEDxWarsaw looks after the most crucial after-party. TEDxGdynia organiser, also involved with IgniteWarsaw and Global Social Business Day. Polish
More about Mateusz: profile
Maciej Bojczewski – fresh Biotechnology and Enterprise graduate from the University of Manchester. Studying Project Management at Warsaw School of Economics. Aspiring bioentrepreneur. An avid snowboarder, loves to try new sports – recently squash, ultimate frisbee and Muay Thai. Maciej is keeping an eye on speakers. Polish.
More about Maciej: profile
Milada Krajewska – educator indulging her passion for learning from students for 15 years. Channels creative energy into training, designing and editing resources for learners of English. Inspired by ordinary people, stories and change. Fascinated by images, humour, nature and not-so-random acts of kindness. Polish.
More about Milada: profile
