By Rikke V. Stoltz, Curator, Director & License Holder, TEDxFrederiksberg
A pause from TEDx – but never from ideas, people or purpose
Since 2018, I’ve had the great honour of holding the license for TEDxFrederiksberg – one of the most ambitious TEDx events in Denmark, and even internationally.
Together with a fantastic team, we’ve spent the past years sharing ideas, building community, and creating talks that now live on TED.com for a global audience.
Our core team of around 50 dedicated volunteers planned every single event with love and care.
On event days, we were joined by our “Shamelessly Friendly Crew”, who brought smiles, atmosphere, and that special TEDx spirit.
TEDxFrederiksberg has had the privilege of hosting events in some of Denmark’s most beautiful venues – including the concert hall at The Royal Danish Academy of Music and the historic stables at Frederiksberg Castle.
Why a pause?
Today, TEDxFrederiksberg is temporarily on pause.
Not because the passion is gone – but because my focus is currently elsewhere.
I now work full-time on other projects, including Ugly Duckli, where I combine Danish holiday traditions, design, and experiences with presence and authenticity.
And that takes all of my time and energy.
But TEDxFrederiksberg isn’t gone – it’s simply resting.
And who knows? We might return with renewed strength when the time is right.
Talks I’m especially proud of
TEDxFrederiksberg has created a series of talks that have moved, inspired, and impacted people around the world.
Here are a few I’m especially proud of:
- 🎤 Martin Bjergegaard – Business as a love affair
- 🎤 Julija Voitiekute – Who are the real heroes
- 🎤 Mads Frost Bertelsen – I shot Marius the giraffe
- 🎤 Karsten Klintø – The beating of a green heart
You can see many beautiful moments from our events right here:
TEDxFrederiksberg på Flickr
Thank you for the journey
I want to say thank you.
To all the volunteers. To every speaker. To our audiences.
To TED. And to you – for finding your way here.
You’re always welcome to follow my journey here in the Ugly Duckli universe.
And to read more about my own talks below.
Rikke V. Stoltz
Curator, Director & License Holder
TEDxFrederiksberg – 2018 to today
Rikke V. Stoltz is the founder of Ugly Duckli, where she has spent more than 25 years sharing the Danish tradition of woven Christmas hearts, creativity and cultural heritage.
She hosts private paper heart workshops in Copenhagen, delivers keynote talks and creates products that connect Danish traditions, storytelling and meaningful experiences.
As an international keynote speaker and licensed TEDx Curator, Rikke draws on more than 30 years of international business experience. She speaks about leadership, entrepreneurship, fundraising, artificial intelligence, shipping and the green transition, always combining practical experience with inspiration and leaving audiences with fresh perspectives and ideas they can put into practice.
Alongside Ugly Duckli, Rikke also serves as a professional board member and strategic advisor through stoltz.dk.