Theme: Bridgeport: History and Destiny

On November 12th, the University of Bridgeport will host its first-ever TEDx event.

This talk aims to highlight the historical heritage of the City of Bridgeport by presenting its central role in the evolution of academic fields and its robust relationship with figures of eminence. The speakers will also explore how Bridgeport may serve as a model for other communities as humanity confronts a changeful future.

Arnold Bernhard Arts & Humanities Center, Littlefield Theater
84 Iranistan Ave
First Floor
Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06604
United States

Craig Lennon

Leadership Education

Craig Lennon is an educator, speaker, motivator, Student Affairs professional and Connecticut native. He has lived in Gorlovka, Ukraine, Lincoln, Nebraska, and eastern Massachusetts. He currently serves as the Dean of Students at the University of Bridgeport. He loves spending time with his young sons and is a fan of language, sport, culture and the deep connections between people. His father is his hero and his purpose is to help people.

Natalie Pryce

Pryceless Consulting

Natalie Pryce is a dynamic, socially driven business strategist who offers one-on-one training, workshops, and tools to help people and teams recognize their unique strengths, create action plans, and blaze new trails. As an inspirational speaker and authority on workforce development in a disruptive economy and business strategy execution, Natalie partners with organizations, institutions, and colleges to inspire audiences to live and work with passion, and to share strategies for unleashing talent. She is a powerful connective force, bringing together people, teams, and organizations to realize their vision of a bright and vibrant future.

Nithin Eapen

Crypto-Evangelist, Speaker and Investor

Nithin is the founder of the Belpointe Crypto Index (Bloomberg Ticker: CRYPTO) and holds a degree in engineering from The Wright State University in Ohio as well as a Master’s in Financial Mathematics from the University of Chicago. He founded and bootstrapped ChanceRiver a multi-million boutique technology services provider. Prior to ChanceRiver, Nithin was the Chief Investment Officer for a Crypto Venture Fund, an Investment Banker/Trader and a Technologist. Besides taking care of the family office crypto portfolio, he is a mentor to multiple startups. Besides completing an MS in Financial Mathematics Degree from the University of Chicago while doing a full-time job his life stories go beyond an interesting path to entrepreneurship from being a market-maker on wall street, a poker player, a trivia-of-all-kinds fan and an avid squash player. Originally from Kerala, he now lives in Connecticut with his wife and five children.

Tarek Sobh

Computer Science & Engineering

Executive Vice President | Founding Dean - College of Engineering, Business, and Education | Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Computer Science | University of Bridgeport | Fellow, African Academy of Sciences | Member, The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering