The document discusses the web 2.0 tool TED. It describes TED as a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas through short, powerful videos online and at live conferences. TED's website TED.com features TED Talks videos, as well as programs like TEDx local events, TED Fellows, translated subtitles, and moderated discussions. The document outlines several benefits of TED for entrepreneurs, such as accessing innovative talks, participating in conferences and events, and engaging with the global TED community.

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TED
This web 2.0 tool has been voted as one of
the most attractive ones for entrepreneurs
within Educating entrepreneurs

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TED.com Key characteristics
• TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas,
usually in the form of short, powerful video.
• TED ideas:
– Is a global community, welcoming people from
every discipline and culture who seek a deeper
understanding of the world;
– Agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark
conversation;
– TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design.
• More info at our web 2.0 tools page.

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Key benefits for entrepreneurs
• TED Talks TED Talks is our flagship video series of great talks
and performances, filmed at TED conferences, independent
TEDx events and on other stages worldwide.
• TED Conferences At TED Conferences, speakers appear on the
main stage to give 18-minute talks and shorter presentations,
including music, performance, and comedy.
• TEDx Program The TEDx program lets individuals,
organizations and communities worldwide hold local,
independent TED-like events. To date, more than 13,000 TEDx
events have been held in 150 countries.

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Key benefits for entrepreneurs
• TED Fellows Program The TED Fellows program invites
innovators from around the globe to become part of the TED
community, and amplifies the impact of their remarkable
work..
• TED Open Translation Project The Open Translation Project
(OTP) invites volunteers worldwide to subtitle TED Talks. To
date, over 20,000 volunteers have created more than 75,000
translations in 108 languages.
• TED Conversations TED Conversations is a social media
platform on TED.com that connects people for collaboration,
discussion and debate on a wide range of topics..

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Key benefits for entrepreneurs
• TED Books Long enough to explore a powerful idea, but short
enough to read in a single sitting, TED Books are original titles
that pick up where TED Talks leave off.
• TED Prize The TED Prize is a $1 million award, given annually
to an exceptional individual with "One Wish to Change the
World."
• TED Institute The TED Institute helps organizations unlock
institutional knowledge and surface innovative thinking.
• TED Partnerships The TED Partnerships team works with the
world's leading corporations and foundations to connect the
TED content and audience to their missions.

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How to use it effectively
• 11 must-see TED Talks
• Annual events:
– TED
– TEDActive
– TEDGlobal
– TEDYouth
– TEDWoman
• The birth of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales