Shanzhai Lu

Eight months ago someone gave me an idea and a few much needed words of encouragement over lunch in Santa Monica. That idea became TEDxShanghai. That day in Shanghai inspired TEDxMidAtlantic. It opened a door to TEDGlobal. It sparked an idea for TEDxHonolulu. It inspired an opportunity to help TED bring a delegation from China to TEDActive next year. The world just got a lot smaller for many people in as little as eight months.

It started with an idea and a few much needed words of encouragement in my life from someone i've come to admire, respect and appreciate. For that, I'm buying that someone dim sum tomorrow in NYC. It's the least I can do. Thanks Jim!