Inspired by the potential of social innovation and collaborative consumptions capacity to have an impact on the future of our society, Lauren is passionately working with leading organisations who take their role in shaping the world seriously and are motivated to make change for the better. I am inspired by long-term thinking, short-term action, innovative experimentation, and a holistic approach to business that considers social and environmental impact to be as important as financial sustainability. Lauren is the Community Director for Collaborative Consupmption

http://www.collaborativeconsumption.com/

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)