Mindshare LA Puts Innovation and Research to a Test in Solving Modern Challenges

Sept. 20, 2011 - PRLog -- LOS ANGELES, Calif. - On September 21, 2011 Mindshare LA stirs up another evening of innovation, thought and play - speaker line-up explores the implementation of sound in giving sight to the blind, the importance of biosphere exploration, how respect for the work-place boss depends on culture, and more. Mindshare LA opens doors to audiences serious and the frivolous at the LA Theater Center at 6:30pm; program starts at 8:30 followed by an interactive after-party 9:30 till midnight.

The September 21 Speaker Program Features

   Daniel Kish, President of World Access for the Blind - “Echolocation & Giving Sight to the Blind”
   Abigail Alling and Mark Van Thillo, President and COO of Biosphere Foundation - “Biosphere 2, from Sea to Space”

   Lei Liew, USC Brain and Creativity Institute Ph.D. candidate - “Who's the Boss? Cross-Cultural Differences in the Workplace”
   Sandra Daugherty, Sex Educator & Host of the Sex Nerd Sandra Podcast - “Sex, Spaghetti and Human Variability”

   Hosted by Douglas Campbell, Co-Founder & Curator, Mindshare LA
   Accompanied by Interactive tech lounge, cocktails, and tunes from Super Tall Paul, deemed "local hero" by the Weekly, band Love in the Circus, Wise Guys games and more



To purchase tickets for Mindshare LA, or for more information, visit www.mindshare.la.

Avenue for Early Adopters
Mindshare LA puts audiences ahead of the curve in experiencing the latest advances of technology and thought. On September 29, 2011 Mindshare LA offers an exclusive preview of Director Tiffany Shlain’s film "Connected" before it’s official LA premiere. A special pre-screening will be hosted in conjunction with the Downtown Independent Movie Theater. This vibrant, eye-opening, and inspiring film explores the visible and invisible connections linking major issues of our time - the environment, consumption, population growth, technology, human rights, and the global economy. From founding The Webby Awards to being a passionate advocate for The National Day of Unplugging, Shlain’s love/hate relationship with technology serves as the springboard for a thrilling exploration of modern life. For more info visit: http://mindscreen-eorg.eventbrite.com/

An Interdisciplinary Think-tank
Mindshare has exposed LA audiences to some of the city's brightest and most creative minds since 2006. The decadent event combines quality intellectual ingredients with leading science, art, lifestyle content and games. Mindshare sparks innovative ideas and interdisciplinary collaboration such as groundbreaking start-up Syyn Labs and the uniquely charitable Tuxedo Tyrants.

About Mindshare LA
Mindshare is a forum which promotes progressive curiosity - one which is respectful, but not of conventions. The team curates events and experiences which target all senses to open the mind for seeding new ideas and facilitate social cross-pollination. Connecting people across disciplines while dissolving the boundaries between professional and passionate is an integral part of the brand.

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Mindshare is a forum which promotes progressive curiosity - one which is respectful, but not of conventions. The team curates events and experiences which target all senses to open the mind for seeding new ideas and facilitate social cross-pollination.