
¿Puede la ropa contar la historia de una cultura, una crisis o una injusticia? En esta charla, Lula Kiah nos invita a mirar la moda más allá del espejo y preguntarnos: ¿Quién paga el verdadero precio por lo que vestimos? A través de experiencias personales —como su visita a fábricas en India donde

What if the dream you’re chasing requires you to give up everything that makes you comfortable? Three years ago, Happy Mmila woke up in an empty house; no bed, no chair, no furniture, because she had moved everything into a single Airbnb unit she couldn’t afford to fully furnish. It wasn’t a collap

“It takes a village” — literally. By drawing from his own journey, including his time in traditional business, venture capital, and crises including the Dotcom Bubble, Mr. William Chu shares his insights on the true role of Venture Capital in supporting entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the difficult

Why Namibia’s Black-Owned Businesses Fail After the Founder’s Death and How Data Science Could Change That. Using data-driven continuity to safeguard entrepreneurial futures. Monica Amukugo is a data science student at the University of Namibia and the founder of Kaya, an emerging tech startup based

A freshman shaken by brain drain returns home at 24 with one mission: build, not flee. From adult literacy classrooms and founding a startup to launching an NGO and scaling a legacy. In Purpose, Power, and Growth, Karan delivers a bold idea: Entrepreneurship isn’t greed. It’s service at scale. Karan

Building a startup isn’t just a career move; it’s a commitment that will demand your time, energy, relationships, and resilience. In this talk, “Your Startup Will Take Everything You Give to It. Make It Count,” Yan explores the reality behind entrepreneurship: the sacrifice, the pressure, and the pe

What if I told you that you have been selling your entire life without even realizing it? In Every Life Is a Sales Story, this talk reveals how every conversation, choice, and dream is a pitch for the future you want. When you understand your story, you do not just sell, you connect, influence, and

In this talk, Sugumar N chronicles the remarkable ascent of Anil Foods, detailing its transformation from humble beginnings into a dominant force in the Southern markets. He identifies five core mantras that served as the architectural blueprints for this growth, illustrating how a "Zero to Hero" tr

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 We are told that 90% of startups fail. Yonatan Stern says they don't have to. In this coun

En uzağa yapılan yolculuk en yakın engeli aşmakla başlar. Harun Deniz; çocuk yaşta pazarda su satarak başladığı hayat yolculuğunda, “imkânı olmayan başaramaz” önyargısını yerle bir eden bir girişimci. Bugün Türkiye’nin en çok konuşulan reklam ajanslarından birinin sahibi, aynı zamanda reklamcılık al

Success is not given equally—but opportunity can be created. Through relentless effort, discipline, and courage, you can build your own seat at the table. In this talk, Işılay Yılmaz shares her journey from working in local markets and wedding photography in Bursa to founding one of Turkey’s leading

In this engaging and personal talk, Federico encourages parents to believe in and support the entrepreneurial ideas of young people. Reflecting on conversations with his father and his own journey through multiple failed business attempts, he shares how learning by doing shaped his growth. His story

What does it really take to turn a dream into reality? In this talk, Pallavi shares her journey from a decade-long corporate career to building a purpose-driven startup rooted in sustainability and livelihood creation. A chemical engineer by training and an entrepreneur by choice, she reflects on wh

What if culture could be more than heritage what if it could be a pathway to livelihoods, dignity, and inclusion? In this talk, Amitava reflects on his 25-year journey as a social entrepreneur who redefined development by placing culture at its core. Challenging the idea of “unskilled daily labor,”

What does nation-building really look like at the grassroots? It begins at 4 a.m. in a remote village, with a woman who finishes her prayers, packs her husband’s tiffin, sends her children to school and then builds an enterprise that sustains an entire community. In this powerful talk, the speaker s

Le courage, ce n’est pas seulement oser briller ni passer de l’ombre à la lumière. Quitter la sécurité pour l’inconnu effraie, mais rester enfermé dans le confort peut l’être encore davantage. Chaque pas en avant révèle une part de soi. Le passage du salariat à l’entrepreneuriat est incertain, sou

Raphael Afaedor explores the idea that Africa’s next generation of major businesses will emerge through platforms rather than standalone companies. Using examples such as Jumia and Supermart, he examines why venture capital often falls short when startups attempt to build everything on their own. Ra

“Khi Di Sản Trở Thành Ngôn Ngữ Của Tương Lai” - Lư Thành Hưng Liệu văn hóa có phải là một bức tranh đóng khung trong bảo tàng, hay là một dòng chảy không ngừng mà mỗi chúng ta đều có quyền được "vẽ" thêm những nét cọ mới? Với Lư Thành Hưng, di sản không nằm ở những trang sách cũ, mà nằm trong nhịp

La charla “Se hace país haciendo” invita a reflexionar sobre el liderazgo y la construcción de país desde la acción concreta y sostenida. A través de una mirada enfocada en el trabajo productivo, el vínculo con el territorio y la responsabilidad social, Francisco plantea que el desarrollo no se decl

The world is changing faster than our ability to keep up, and "business as usual" has become a dangerous gamble. In this talk, we strip away the comfort of the status quo to confront the radical shifts in AI, automation, and global markets. You’ll learn why adaptability is no longer a luxury it's a

What does marathon running teach us about entrepreneurship? More than you’d expect. After a first marathon that nearly cost his life, this runner-entrepreneur rebuilt his strength, achieved a personal best, stabilised and sold a business, and launched a new venture. In this talk, he shares how endu