Owning It
Rosio Sanchez
At the sixth MAD Symposium, Rosio points out the gap which exists between seeking perfection and inspiration under the vision of others, and the contradictory desire to cook what matters to you as a person.
What It Takes To Open Your Own Restaurant
Clare Smyth
Chef and owner of the year-old restaurant, Core, Clare Smyth is one of the industries most awarded chefs. Watch her talk from the sixth MAD Symposium here!
No More Cock-Rock
Ben Shewry, Lisa Abend
In a captivating dialogue led by Lisa Abend, Ben Shewry delves deep into how the harrowing stories of his early career galvanized him as he and his team at Attica strived to a create an equal, safe and fun work environment.
Conducting the Kitchen
Randi Beier-Holgersen, Ture Larsen
At the sixth MAD Symposium, composer Ture Larsen and surgeon Randi Beier-Holgersen introduce their research on utilizing the non-verbal communication skills of conductors as an educative tool for leaders in other fields.
Am I Good Enough?
Kamilla Seidler
Despite the accolades, Kamilla Seidler, like a lot of us, constantly questions whether she's good enough. What sets her on the right path is the reward of providing opportunities for nurturing passion within people.
Why Is What You Do Important?
Vincent Hendricks
Vincent Hendricks is a professor of Formal Philosophy at the University of Copenhagen. On stage at the sixth MAD Symposium, Hendricks argues that restaurants need to harness their power and take on responsibility beyond serving food.
Kitchen Solidarity
José Andrés
With his non-profit World Central Kitchen, José Andrés addresses how chefs' work in the kitchen can be harnessed to improve health, increase education rates, provide career skills, and create food businesses.
Burning the Candle at Both Ends
Angela Dimayuga
Creative Director of Food and Culture at The Standard and ex-Mission Chinese chef Angela Dimayuga on combatting burn-out and "kamakze kitchen culture."
Managing Talent
Sydney Finkelstein
Sydney Finkelstein shares insight into his research on some of the worlds most powerful bosses.
Jiro Ono and René Redzepi Have a Cup of Tea
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The sushi master and René have a chat about hard work, becoming a master, and happiness.
Alain Ducasse in Conversation
Alain Ducasse, Chris Ying, Daniel Patterson, David Chang, René Redzepi
The Gallic giant in conversation with David Chang, René Redzepi, Daniel Patterson, and Chris Ying.
