In his talk, Keshav traverses into the state of the American Dream, reshaped and re-imagined for the 21st Century, by examining the extent to which society continues to uphold upward mobility, freedom, and equality - regardless of race, class or gender. He establishes that the American Dream is much more than an abstract idea confined to one nation, rather it is a global symbol of upward social and economic mobility. In his novel perspective, he focuses on the importance of educational equality in order to prevent the perpetuation of inequality of opportunity and instead drive growth, investment and innovation through entrepreneurship. Keshav's examination is insightful in illustrating the root causes of the increasing disillusionment with the American Dream and the importance of addressing them now. Keshav is an aspiring entrepreneur with a keen interest in economics and politics. He is particularly fascinated with the far-reaching effects of economics in development and shaping millions of lives. Currently a student at Queen Elizabeth’s School, he strongly believes in the importance of education, entrepreneurship and small businesses in promoting innovation and helping people achieve more fulfilling lives. As a son of immigrant parents, he highly values education and the life-changing opportunities it offers. He is increasingly concerned with rising educational inequality and its impacts. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx