Dr. Eli Joseph Confirmed That He Will Speak At The Two Upcoming TEDx Conferences In The Fall
Dr. Eli Joseph will deliver his second TEDx lecture this fall at TEDxQueensVillage on September 2, 2022 in Queens, NY. The theme of his talk is entitled “Time is Your Biggest Competition”.
Shortly afterwards, Dr. Eli Joseph will give his third TEDx lecture at TEDxCSULB on November 12, 2022 in Long Beach, California. The title of his talk is entitled “No Trace, No Case”.
In 2015, Eli Joseph graduated Queens College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. The following year, Eli graduated from Brooklyn College with a MBA.
Dr. Joseph is currently a faculty member in Columbia University School of Professional Studies’ Applied Analysis program. He is also the author of The Perfect Rejection Resume, and a partner and physician examiner with ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics company.
In addition to being a TED member and a member of the Grammy Recording Academy, he is also a contributor to Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Enterprisers Project, and The Harvard Business Review, among many other publications.
The subject of the TEDxCSULB conference is Navigating the Unknown. The subject of the TEDxQueensVillage conference is LIMITLESS: The Impossible is Possible.
In 2019, Dr. Joseph made history by becoming the first graduate to earn a Doctorate of Business Administration from Felician University at the age of 24.
His latest TEDx lecture was recorded and published in 2018 as “Can We Determine Success Without a Scoreboard?” where he explained through charts, graphs, and a mathematical model, combined with personal stories, how the success of a team in a sporting event can be determined without the explicit use of a scoreboard.
About TEDxCSULB
The mission of the TEDxCSULB program is to bring together the community of California State University-Long Beach to join in on a global conversation and create agents of change. The purpose of this program is to nourish the student body with “ideas worth spreading” and propagate a movement of passion for understanding the world on a deeper level while energize the spirit of discovery, intellectual curiosity, and discussion amongst a campus whose population is geared towards the pursuit of learning and growing.
About TEDxQueensVillage
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. The “x” indicates an independently organized TED event, and there are thousands of TEDx events throughout the world. At such events, live speakers and performers spark deep discussion and connection in the spirit of sharing “ideas worth spreading.” TEDxQueensVillage brings the essence of Queens, New York, showcasing local talent through talks and artistic performances.
Landon Buford is an accomplished sports and entertainment journalist based in Richardson, Texas, with over a decade of experience covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, WWE, MLB, and the entertainment industry. Known for delivering high-impact stories and headline-making interviews, Buford has earned a global audience through content that blends insider access with compelling storytelling.
He previously served as director of editorial and brand communications at PlayersTV, where he helped shape the platform’s editorial voice and brand identity. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of LandonBuford.com—an independent outlet with more than 1.6 million views and syndication from major platforms including Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated and Yahoo Sports. Buford’s interviews with stars like Gary Payton, Kevin Durant, Mark Cuban and Chris Paul showcase his talent for meaningful, in-depth conversations.
His bylines have appeared in Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Heavy.com, Meta’s Bulletin and One37pm, where he has contributed exclusive interviews, breaking news and cultural insights. At Heavy.com, his work drew more than a million views in just eight months, and at One37pm, it contributed to record-breaking traffic numbers.
His work highlights the intersection of sports, fashion, music, and entrepreneurship—showcasing how athletes and entertainers use their platforms to inspire change, influence trends, and shape culture beyond the game. Landon has interviewed a wide range of figures from the NBA, NFL, and entertainment industries, consistently bringing authentic voices and untold stories to the forefront.
In addition to his journalism, Buford is an entrepreneur and content creator, dedicated to amplifying diverse narratives and driving meaningful conversations across media platforms. His passion for storytelling, culture, and innovation continues to make him a respected voice in the evolving landscape of sports and entertainment media.
