Andrew has an insatiable curiosity about the evolution of knowledge, diffusion networks, the commercialization of university research, and the measurement of innovation. And entrepreneurship and organization theory as well. He has a BA and PhD from Stanford and holds an MSc from Oxford University.

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)