Documents tagged "Talks"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029452.txt
Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley investor and board member at Facebook, has been warning about issues facing big tech companies for years. He is now at the center of controversy over Russian meddling in U.S. democracy through Facebook, which he has been associated with since its founding. Additionally, Thiel has made headlines with his support for President Trump, as well as his interest in New Zealand citizenship and Bitcoin investments. In a recent interview, Thiel discussed these topics and others related to the evolving role of content on the internet and the tech elite's fascination with hideaways.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022407.txt
This document outlines the mission of an organization focused on empowering women in various career paths and stages of life through inspiration, guidance, and networking. The target audience includes millennial women, female professionals at middle management, and those seeking a transition to fulfill their potential. Seminars with women speakers from different industries are organized as well as TED Talks for Women in seminar format. Topics of interest include sexual harassment, negotiations, gender inequality, leadership skills, and communication challenges. The organization aims to measure success by the number of seminars conducted each year and the attendance rate. The first set of speakers includes Kathryn Ruemmler, an attorney who worked with President Barack Obama, and Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022267.txt
WE Talks is a monthly event series aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs and professionals through intimate gatherings where attendees can build relationships based on shared interests and values. The events encourage learning from both speakers and fellow attendees, providing a "safe space" for vulnerability and support. WE Talks was inspired by the founder's negative experience at a popular empowerment event, where she noticed that women were less likely to network than their male peers. At each WE Talks event, curated introductions are made to ensure guests meet relevant contacts. The series aims to provide attendees with opportunities for future partnerships and personal growth.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019300.txt
The document discusses WE Talks, an organization focused on women's empowerment through professional and personal growth seminars. The first seminar is scheduled to take place in NYC on April 5th with Kathy Ruemmler as the speaker. Ruemmler is a former White House Counsel under President Obama and has been praised for her ability to anticipate potential legal issues. The discussions will cover topics such as pursuing one's dream career, building a unique brand, and achieving balance in personal and professional life.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014951.txt
TED2017 featured talks from the new class of TED Fellows and returning Senior Fellows, including Huang Yi's groundbreaking work blending dance with robotics, and Anab Jain's exploration of the future. The event included two sessions hosted by Fellows director Tom Rielly, as well as a broadcasted Opening Event hosted by Chris Anderson. Notable speakers included choreographer and dancer Huang Yi, who created a robot to dance with named KUKA, and futurist and designer Anab Jain from Superflux.