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Idea Studio: Sequoia vs Bonsai
May 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20.00
Most ideas don’t fail because they’re bad.
They fail because they’re optimizing for the wrong thing.
SEQUOIA vs BONSAI
The first edition of Idea Studio — a new TEDxNashville series exploring what makes ideas actually last.
Featuring former Google Chief Evangelist Nicolas Darveau-Garneau.
Core idea:
What you optimize for shapes what you become.
As AI accelerates nearly every system we’ve built, that question matters more than ever.
Because AI doesn’t decide what to optimize.
Humans do.
What to expect:
- A focused live talk inspired by Be a Sequoia, Not a Bonsai
- A guided workshop applying the ideas to your own work
- Practical tools for making ideas clearer and more memorable
- Insight into why some ideas create reaction while others create transformation
- Small-group discussion with other thoughtful builders and creatives
You’ll leave with:
- A clearer understanding of what your idea is actually optimizing for
- A sharper way to communicate what matters
- A framework for creating ideas that endure
May 21
Ampersand Studios Music Row
7:00–8:30 PM