Sapling Foundation
| Type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Academic conference, entertainment, education |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States |
Region served | Worldwide |
The Sapling Foundation is a non-profit organization that owns the TED global conference.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It was founded by Chris Anderson in 1996.[1]
The organization describes its purpose as follows:[1]
The goal of the foundation is to foster the spread of great ideas. It aims to provide a platform for the world's smartest thinkers, greatest visionaries and most-inspiring teachers, so that millions of people can gain a better understanding of the biggest issues faced by the world, and a desire to help create a better future.
References
- 1 2 3 "About TED: Who we are: Who owns TED". TED: Ideas Worth Spreading. TED Conferences, LLC.
- ↑ Nymag.com
- ↑ Ted.com
- ↑ Urban Milwaukee
- ↑ Wiser.org
- ↑ Fastcodesign.com
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