Financial planning in boom and bust cycles | Christian Lombardini | TEDxMidland
Christian talks about how to financially plan during boom and bust cycles in cities impacted by commodity pricing Christian Lombardini is a storyteller and strategist in the energy sector. Founder of the Energy Communicators Association, he writes for Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine, produces The
Why Kids Make the Best Business Partners | Nikolas & Harry Robinson | TEDxSydney GIS
If you've ever said "I've got an idea" this is for you. Nik gave his eight-year-old son equal decision-making power in building a global business. 2,503 failures later, they turned a discarded plastic bottle into eyewear made in Sydney. Along the way, they uncovered The Finger Bun Effect: why kids r
How Public Art Could Help the Homeless | Paul Fairweather | TEDxSydney GIS
An idea of small self-contained sleeping pods for the homeless. Each pod is a work of public art, funded by brands that want to be seen at events like the Brisbane Olympics 2032. Paul Fairweather is a retired architect, co-founder of the award-winning firm Fairweather Proberts Architects. Paul is no
How AI will (probably) make your new business fail | Noemi Kis | TEDxKULeuvenBrussels
Noemi challenges the modern myth that starting a business has become easy thanks to AI and automation. Drawing on her experience building and advising ventures across industries, she offers a compelling perspective on the evolving nature of entrepreneurship. Noemi Kis explores the shift from resourc
The joy playbook | Krista Swanson | TEDxMechanicsville
In this talk, Krista Swanson shows how joy — often dismissed as “soft” — is actually a strategic driver of performance and resilience. From childhood lessons on the sidelines to high-stakes boardrooms, she demonstrates how belonging unlocks creativity and courage. Her Joy Playbook offers three pract
Beyond Expertise: Why We Need Generalists Now | Julie Lavergne | TEDxMechanicsville
In a world that’s moving faster and growing more complex, we keep turning to specialists to solve problems that no longer fit neatly in their boxes. Julie Lavergne argues that what we need now are generalists—the integrators, translators, and pattern-spotters who connect the dots others miss. This t
Ottawa: Canada's Natural Capital | Rebecca Aird | TEDxMechanicsville
A significant nature-based, nature-positive economy in the city of Ottawa -- and in many urban regions around the world -- is not only possible, but vital. The tangible potential in Ottawa is illustrated through three key possibilities: regenerative agriculture, a local food economy, and a local for
The Future of Leadership: Why Being Human Wins | Natalia Popowych | TEDxMechanicsville
This talk challenges the myth of polished leadership and makes the case that real resilience lives in the messy middle of being human. In the middle of delivering it, Natalia cracked, froze, stepped offstage, then returned to finish, transforming the moment into a live demonstration of rebel truths
Thinking in 4 Dimensions: the Science of Entrepreneurship | Amol Goel | TEDxDDUC
What if entrepreneurship is not just about risk-taking, but about learning to think in dimensions unexplored? In this TEDx talk, Amol Goel offers a scientific and philosophical lens on entrepreneurship, drawing parallels between business decision-making and the concept of a tesseract, a four-dimens
Survival to Strategy: The Game-Changing Shift | Ashok Devanampriya | TEDxBVRIT Hyderabad
Most people notice financial stress around them — hardworking families, stable incomes, and yet a constant sense of insecurity. But few pause long enough to ask why this pattern repeats across generations. The answer lies not in income or intelligence, but in mindset. In this talk, I’ll explore how
Innovation is Initiative | Adhitya Veeraraghavan | TEDxNESIntlSchool
In “Innovation is Initiative,” Adhitya Veeraraghavan challenges the belief that innovation belongs only to laboratories or geniuses, redefining it as the courage to take responsibility and act. Drawing from global experiences and India’s unique journey, he explores how everyday problems can become p
Workplaces are failing caregivers—here’s how to fix it | Samantha Brady | TEDxNewbury Street Women
Companies are struggling to retain top talent, but a massive workforce of potential hires are still undervalued. Caregivers bring exceptional skills that companies crave: multitasking, coordination, grace in emergencies. If caregivers receive greater workplace support, such as hybrid/remote options,
Why companies struggle to achieve their sustainable goals | Jilde Garst | TEDxWageningenUniversity
Recently, many companies have revised their CO₂ goals, sparking accusations of greenwashing and public distrust, while others avoid setting or communicating goals altogether. Dr. Garst dives into why companies do not achieve their environmental and social goals and asks how firms can set goals that
Future of Food Innovation | Anandharamakrishnan C. | TEDxIISERTVM
In his TEDxIISERTVM talk, Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan talks about the future of food technology, and describes the implementation of an idea resulting from the collaborative effort of multiple fields, case in point: 3D printing and food. Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director of the CSIR–Central Food
The Power of Innovation: My Journey as a Young Entrepreneur | David Buchanan | TEDxYouth@RMSST
In his TEDxYouth@RMSST presentation, David Buchanan shares a compelling journey of how early passions, childhood curiosities, and a fascination with entrepreneurship shaped his path toward becoming a successful online business owner and freelance editor. David reflects on formative memories of watch
Unlocking the Capabilities of Cohesive Teams | Conor Ireland | TEDxCronton Sixth Form College Youth
Conor Ireland speaks at Cronton Sixth Form College’s first ever TEDx Youth event. I am Conor Ireland, an 18 year old college student who wants to spread the word about three capabilities anyone needs to achieve to work cohesively within a team. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED confe
Step Out of Comfort. Build Something of Your Own | Antaryami Nayak | TEDxKristu Jayanti University
After more than two decades in corporate leadership roles across leading Indian and multinational companies, Antaryami Nayak made a decision that changed his path — to step out of comfort and build something of his own. In this insightful talk, he shares how entrepreneurship is not about reinventing
SAFE to speak: Why men’s stories matter to the future of equality | Mark McBride-Wright | TEDxViikki
In industries where composure is prized and vulnerability is suppressed, silence is often mistaken for strength. But what if the key to safer, more inclusive workplaces lies in the stories men aren’t telling? Dr. Mark McBride-Wright, MBE, a safety engineer and global inclusion advocate, believes we’
Don't Muddy The Waters - A Love Letter From The Kitchen | Kristiann Vargas Perez | TEDxProspect Hill
NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf In this talk, Chef Kristiann Vargas Perez reflects on a hospitality industry too often defi
Your Naivety Is Your Superpower | Timothy Armoo | TEDxMakerere University Business School
What if the very thing you think disqualifies you is the reason you’ll win? At 17, Timothy Armoo had no network, no capital, and no credentials; only a phone, a brain, and the audacity to ask differently. Years later, that same mindset would help him scale a company to 80 employees, work with globa
The Entreprenuerial Audacity to Begin | Dr. Maggie Kigozi | TEDxMakerere University Business School
What does it take to walk into a boardroom that doesn’t expect you, and refuse to leave regardless? After the sudden loss of her husband, Dr. Maggie Kigozi entered a male-dominated manufacturing business not as a trained executive, but as a physician determined to protect her family’s future. Arm