A big problem with TEDx is lack of quality control. I know one TEDx event that asked a top ten website cofounder to apply as a speaker and then rejected him.

A big problem with TEDx is lack of quality control. I know one TEDx event that asked a top ten website cofounder to apply as a speaker and then rejected him. I attended the cofounder's talk at a top university renowned for innovation, and it was awesome. I also attended the TEDx event this cofounder was rejected from, and it was horrible. We left after a couple hours, uninspired and none the wiser. Here's a time and money-saving tip: Go on Quora.