====== Latest Videos ======

For the latest videos of InteresThink 2 held on the 23 February 2008, see **[[videos|Watch the Talks]]**.

====== VillageTalk ======
A precursor to InteresThink. On this page, you can view the speakers list and their relevant videos.


===== What was it about? =====

On the evening of 25th May 2007, 50 people from all walks of life gathered in 
a Tiny lecture room somewhere in Nanyang Technological University to exchange Big ideas. 
8 speakers were invited to speak on subjects that they were passionate about. 
More importantly, people were able to connect on this platform of collaboration.

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===== Who were the speakers? =====


== Ikram Choudhury (Gratisvibes.com) ==

__Topic__ : "Free is Good"

__Background__ : Gratisvibes is a blog that aims to lead reader to the best creative Common-licensed Electronic Music
on the web, spreading the word for greater musical freedom for both the artists and listeners alike. Ikram recently 
had his composition played on Systrum sistum, one of the most popular online radio station.

[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8211897208093127341|Video Here]]

== Professor Ho Khai Leong (Author, "Shared Responsibilities, Unshared Power: The Politics of Policy-Making in Singapore") ==

__Topic__ : "Freedom"

__Background__ : Prior to joining NTU, Prof Ho lectured at NUS department of Political Science. He also published 
a book in 2003 and is a leading authority on politics in Singapore.

[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3627294026182785880|Video Here]]

== Harish Pillay (Chief Technology Architect, Red Hat APAC) ==

__Topic__ : "Singapore Astronaut"

__Background__ : Harish is a member of the IEEE and has been championing and promoting the internet since 1986.
He also presented papers and spoke at numerous events such as IX Asia 03/04 in Singapore, 
Asia Open Source Software Symposium and Linux Asia in New Delhi.

[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7669064991056887430|Video Here]]

== Paddy Tan (CEO, Bak2u.com) ==

__Topic__ : "How to Fail In The Hypercompetitive Business Environment?"

__Background__ : Paddy is a local entrepreneur who introduced a series of products that helped consumers to track their lost items 
such as PDAs, Mobile Phones and Laptops.

[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8380979513438283320|Video Here]]

== Adrianna Tan (Popagandhi.com) ==

__Topic__ : "What Am I Doing Here: Adventures in Travel and Youth"

__Background__ : A photojournalist and blogger at popagandhi.com, Adrianna travels to various destinations in Asia. 
An expert at wandering around the region, she's armed with her camera gear and great wit everywhere she goes.

[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6820072716157535989 |Video Here]]

== Uzyn (Founder, Ping.SG) ==

__Topic__ : "Harnessing The Power of Community"

__Background__ : Driven by his desire to aggregate the local blogging community, Uzyn founded Ping.SG.
In less than 10 months, it has grown and now gathers a 700 strong community of bloggers with various interest.
He is also a freelance web developer.

[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1251880938334884190|Video Here]]

== Bernise Ang (Founder, Singapore International Youth Council) ==

__Topic__ : "Off The Beaten Track"

__Background__ : Bernise is an avid youth activist who is passionate about empowering and activating young people
in their societies and communities to take leadership in addressing the challenges of the world today.

[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2629698236294669757|Video Here]]

== Darren Ho (CEO, MGX Studios) ==


__Topic__ : "Different Times, Same Mindsets"

__Background__ : As a young and enterprising youth, Darren is an innovative leader who is always looking to improve the world.
Today, through his Green Project, he champions social responsibility and the willingness to support new initiatives.

[[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-583591958877083155|Video Here]]