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).

TEDxChattanooga
752 Vine Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37403
United States

Christine DiPietro

Christine is a startup veteran who has scaled companies from $0 - $400 million and managed projects around the world. Previously she was program manager at Tech Stars in Austin, TX, and entrepreneur in residence at The Company Lab supporting Chattanooga based startups. Christine earned an MBA from the University of Cape Town, South Africa and a bachelor degree in political science from North Carolina State University. Christine lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee with her husband, her dog, and a yard full of native plants.

DeJuan Jordan

DeJuan is a life and business navigator, consultant, speaker, trainer, and author. As Co-CEO of Launch CHA and Founder/CEO of The DS Firm, she is a resilient leader molded by her life's journey. Through heart-centered transformational coaching and training, DeJuan empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to discover and fulfill their purpose by embracing their own life experiences and defining moments as valuable lessons and stepping-stones.

Greg Funderburg

Greg Funderburg is an award-winning journalist and podcast host. He most recently spent nine years as morning/noon anchor in Chattanooga, TN helping viewers start their day. Aside from his civic duties in media, Greg enjoys speaking to youth about the importance of getting an education, setting goals and remaining optimistic. In his free time, Greg loves watching scary movies, likes to travel, enjoys working out at the gym and appreciates spending quality time with family and friends.

Hudson Brock

Relevant Dad. Awkward Homeschooler. Champion for Chattanooga. Advocate for Allocentrism. Hudson likes big ideas with practical applications that empower people.

Jon Jon Wesolowski

Jon Jon is an avid urbanist who enjoys decoding what makes a space great. Across his two TikTok channels, his videos discussing urbanism and Chattanooga have garnered more than 3.2 million likes and 180k followers. He recently returned from spending eight months abroad, exploring cities and documenting what makes spaces great. He is excited to bring those ideas back to Chattanooga in tactical ways.