David Rae

David Rae is a prominent figure in Portland, Oregon's business and creative community. He is best known for his role as the Chief Curator and Executive Producer of TEDxPortland, one of the largest TEDx events in the world.13

Professional Background

David Rae is the President and Co-Founder of 503 Creative (also referred to as 503 Media & Events).15 Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, he worked as a Nike executive.1

TEDxPortland

Rae has been instrumental in building TEDxPortland from the ground up. He and his team have been the masterminds behind the event for over a decade.1 Under his leadership, TEDxPortland has grown significantly in size, scale, and production value, becoming a major event for the city of Portland.1

Leadership Philosophy

David Rae is known for his:

• Long-term perspective: He emphasizes the importance of having a long-term view in business and life.1
• Patience: Rae acknowledges that success is often messy and not an overnight phenomenon.1
• Teamwork: He values the importance of having the right people involved from the beginning.1
• Feedback: Rae believes in the significance of receiving feedback from trusted individuals.1

Personal Qualities

Colleagues and professionals in his network describe David Rae as having:

• Unparalleled style, class, and organization2
• A commitment to high-quality work without cutting corners2

David Rae's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username david-rae-a906a01.24