About Chadburn Blomquist

TED and TEDx Involvement

Chadburn Blomquist has been deeply engaged in the TED ecosystem, serving as part of the TEDxTC (TEDx Twin Cities) team in Minneapolis.[3][9] They attended TED2016, offering encouragement to fellow attendee Meron during a 'big moment,'[1] and shared tips for maximizing TEDActive experiences, such as diving into new greeting methods.[5] Blomquist was also featured as a TEDActive host, connecting with global participants.[9]

Community and Social Ventures

Blomquist contributes to local Minneapolis communities, including thanks for sharing photos of Cedar Lake Point Beach,[8] and recognition in Pollen newsletter alongside TEDxTC for social and business alliance efforts.[2] Their early self-description as a 'nerd' from Minneapolis/St. Paul aligns with involvement in regional networks like BioBusiness Alliance of MN.[2][3]

Content Sharing and Inspiration

Blomquist shares motivational and creative content, originally posting Gabe Mac's blog on perseverance ('UP and down'),[4] and highlighting powerful video content ranging from YouTube-style to mini-documentaries.[6][7] This reflects an interest in engaging, idea-spreading media.

Professional Network

Based in Minneapolis with 500+ LinkedIn connections, Blomquist's career has progressed to Sr. Partner Manager at AWS, focusing on partnerships, enterprise sales, partner success, and cloud infrastructure (bio-provided). Early mentions tie to marketing roles, like Pillsbury Breads at General Mills.[3]