Plywood Presents
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Business As Unusual

Few people change the trajectory of their industry. These leaders carve a name for themselves in history as problem solvers. We all have the opportunity to overcome obstacles to change what is common and introduce something that is remarkable. This is where innovators claim their names in society. This is business as unusual, where places are different by the implementation of our ideas. Join 400 influencers & problem solvers for a collaborative gathering in Atlanta.

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Grammy Winning Graphic Designer

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Neil Blumenthal

Founder of Warby Parker

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Les McKeown

Bestselling Author of Predictable Success.

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Chido Govera

Inspiring Leader & Mushroom Cultivator

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Zack Arias

Problem Solving Photographer

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Asha Chaudhary

Visionary & President of Jaipur Rugs

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Doug Shipman

National Center for Civil & Human Rights

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Sajan George

CEO of Matchbook Learning

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Zach Williams & the Bellow

Emerging musician from Brooklyn

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Gleb Polyakov Igor Zamlinsky

Inventors of ZPM Espresso

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Danielle LaPorte

Business Strategist & Author

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Jeff Shinabarger

Founder, Suffered Enough Inc.

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Problem Solving Ideas $10,000 Giveaway

Did we mention we will be giving away money?

5 presenters will pitch their ideas. They will each get 5 minutes to do it, and must do it in 5 slides or less.

Grand Prize Winner will receive $5000 and Two Runner-Up Winners will receive $2500 each.

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Submissions end July 15, 2012

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Wednesday August 15, 2012
5:45 pm - Registration

6:30 pm - Session 1

8:30 pm - Break

9:00 pm - Session 2: Zach Williams and the Bellow
Ends at 10
Thursday August 16, 2012
8:30 am - Session 3

9:50 am - Break

10:15 am - Session 4

12:00 pm - Break for lunch on your own

1:00 pm - Session 5

2:30 pm - Break

3:00 pm - Session 6

4:00 pm - Happy Hour at Fado
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Exclusive Lunch   $50

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What people are saying:
"Plywood People provides creative answers to complex social problems in thoughtful, careful, and unorthodox ways. In a culture that focuses heavily on individual performance, there's a musicality to how they emphasize collaboration to find these answers and apply them. It has been a pleasure working alongside them!"
- Micah Dalton,
Founder, ATL Collective
"The value of Plywood Presents is found in the audience as much as on the stage. The presentations are interesting and thoughtful, but on top of that, the event cultivates an environment where connections and conversations can find real application to the local community."
- Jeremy Blume,
Co-Creator, Bearings
"I went to my first PLYWOOD PRESENTS in 2011! Plywood Presents was filled with so many great speakers, learning about new companies and meeting wonderful people with some pretty amazing ideas! I left inspired and ready to take on the world!"
- Cindy Simmons,
Morning Show Host, Star 94
"Plywood Presents has the crazy notion that the world can change for the better and they introduce us to people who are doing just that. It's not a conference. It's a movement."
- Jeff Henderson,
Lead Pastor, Gwinnett Church
"Plywood Presents is a chance to breakaway from your ordinary schedule and be inspired by ideas, people, and thoughts.  It's not a conference but a conversation. The topics and communicators are radically interesting and wildly different than any other events.  Months after the event, I am still processing and discussing the conversations that began at Plywood Presents."
- Bryson Vogeltanz,
Pastor of Global Engagement, Passion City Church
"Plywood Presents offers incredible opportunities to get people together, to learn from each other and to challenge each other individually through stories and actions of leaders making a difference. Having the privilege to serve almost 1000 women, children and men each day, Plywood Presents has helped me to meet new people,  challenged me and caused me to think bigger in what we do. I recommend you get involved. It will impact you and those you serve."
- Jim Reese,
President/CEO Atlanta Mission
"Plywood Presents is a nexus platform for innovative, social-minded leaders. I've partnered with three organizations I met at Plywood, and this month because one of these connections, I am speaking at a conference to over 5,000 people."
- Mawi Asgedom,
President Mawi Learning
"I hesitate to recommend this conference for fear it might sell out before I can get my seat.  This was the best conference I attended in 2011. Plywood People is quickly becoming one of Atlanta's most compelling annual conversations on the topic of Social Innovation."
- Dwain Cox,
Head of Innovation, Chick-fil-A, Inc.
"Plywood Presents shines a spotlight on the people doing amazing things in our world. It's where the top change-makers in Atlanta go to find inspiration."
- Sean Wood,
Founder, Freeworld Media
"I loved attending the Plywood Presents gathering last summer. The speakers were fresh, insightful, and thought provoking. I will definitely try to get back to Atlanta for the 2012 event."
- Lindsey Nobles,
Director of Community, Project 7
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