Ted BartonTed Barton is an American self-help author, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 29 1980, to Paul Barton and Valery Jean Turner. He graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree inpsychology, and, while studying at USD, he took a semester abroad through the Semester at Sea program, and visited for a week at a time in Japan, China, Italy, Germany, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Nigeria, South Africa, Brazil and Colombia: this was inspiration for much of his work, volunteer efforts and focus on finding a way to make a positive difference in the world through philanthropy and volunteerism. Barton is the founder of the nonprofit organization Speed-Catalyst, Inc., (sponsored by Battino Corporation) which works to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for students that come from low-income working families. Read More Read Less