Dale Dougherty
Maker Magazine Founder | Pioneering the DIY Movement
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Dale Dougherty is the founder of MAKE Magazine, the publication that ignited the global DIY movement. He created the world's largest celebration of grassroots innovation, Maker Faire, which has grown to over 200 events worldwide.
Dougherty's work has empowered millions to become active creators, using technology to solve problems and express their creativity. His keynotes inspire audiences to adopt a 'maker mindset', seeing themselves as problem-solvers who can build the future.
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We are makers
America was built by makers -- curious, enthusiastic amateur inventors whose tinkering habit sparked whole new industries. At TED@MotorCity, MAKE magazine publisher Dale Dougherty says we're all makers at heart, and shows cool new tools to tinker with, like Arduinos, affordable 3D printers, even DIY satellites.
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