As our world grows increasingly polarized, it will be the big thinkers who bring us back together.

Small business owners, intrapreneurs and women have the potential to create substantial change, fueled by the right insights and inspiration. In its push toward this mission, TED expanded its flagship TEDWomen conference and turned to Tote + Pears to help them find diverse, innovative, action-oriented people who are ready to address today’s challenges along with what’s up next.
  • Research
  • Consulting
  • Campaign Strategy
  • Brand Activations
  • Content Development

In 2024, we worked alongside TED to help them bring new voices into the TED community, and create a marketing framework they could use again and again.

Entrepreneurs

There are 33.2 million small businesses in America, which combined account for 99.9% of all U.S. businesses.

Intrapreneurs

Intrapreneurs drive innovation inside organizations, blending entrepreneurial spirit with corporate resources.

Women

Women now account for 50.7% of college graduates and own 39.1% of all businesses in the U.S. with women of color leading the way.

Looking for inspiration

Engage and inspire

Our collaboration includes a brand campaign and two brand activations, all designed to empower and inspire in the lead-up to the much-anticipated TEDNext conference in October.

Photo Credit

Jason Redmond
Photographer
Gilberto Tadday
Photographer
Ryan Lash
Photgrapher

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