In this Performance, Ansh speaks as a poet, reflecting on love and society. Ansh Basoya is a passionate writer whose words have touched the hearts of millions over the past few years. With a unique blend of emotion and expression, he has built a strong presence on Instagram, where his poetry resonates with over 20,000 followers.Through his thought-provoking poems, Ansh has cultivated a loyal and engaged audience, with millions of people sharing their love for his work.His writing, which explores themes of love, life, and introspection, continues to inspire and connect with readers from all walks of life, making him one of the most beloved voices in the digital poetry community today. 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

In this talk, Utsav talks about Entrepreneurship, Education and career. Utsav Malhotra currently spearheads the marketing charter for India's largest Smartwatch brand - Noise as its COO (Chief Operating Officer). He is responsible for overseeing Noise's business strategy, operations, as well as marketing initiatives.Utsav has led and executed award winning campaigns with Virat Kohli, Taapsee Pannu and Rishabh Pant - Highest ROAS in the category for perf marketing while simultaneously building India's largest bootstrapped D2C brand with Zero external capital. Utsav has been recognized in the BusinessWorld 40 under 40 2022 and the IBE Marketing 40 under 40 lists. For his exceptional work in the field, he was recently awarded the Best CMO growth award by The Pitch CMO Summit, a flagship property of the exchange4media Group. 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

In this talk, Debabrata explores the themes of Entrepreneurship, Failure and Redemption. Debabrata Majumdar is the Managing Director and CEO of NGEN Research, a company he co-founded to revolutionize financial services and research. With over two decades of experience across leading financial institutions like Phillip Capital, ICRA Online, Edelweiss AMC, and Motilal Oswal, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Debabrata holds an MBA from the Institute of Technology & Management, Mumbai, and has completed advanced marketing programs from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK. 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

Gerda Tersago shares her powerful journey of resilience through the hardest times in her life. She reminds us all that creativity can be a source of healing, connection, and a path to rediscovering joy even in the darkest moments. For her, creativity became a way to stop the secret, ugliest part of cancer: loneliness. As an elementary school teacher, Gerda Tersago enjoyed reviewing picture books and was passionate about promoting a love of reading. In 2020, her life changed when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. She was faced with a choice: to give up and throw in the towel, or to seek out new and meaningful challenges. 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

In this insightful presentation, Ben Wise and Darren Chiu delve into the often-overlooked role of emotions in driving organizational change. They explore how acknowledging and understanding emotional undercurrents can lead to more effective leadership and transformation. By highlighting real-world examples and psychological principles, the speakers demonstrate that addressing the ‘elephant in the room’—the emotional dynamics at play—is crucial for meaningful and lasting change. Ben Wise is a 15-year advertising industry veteran who has held successive sales and leadership roles at Google, where he is currently the Head of Programmatic Media. Ben is active in his community, where he serves on the Board of the Daily Bread Food Bank and advises multiple startups on sales and go-to-market strategyDarren is a Strategy Lead at Google, helping brands across all industries develop best in class marketing strategies. With over 12 years of industry experience, Darren’s passion for communication doesn’t stop at the world of business and sales. In his spare time, Darren moonlights as a comedic storyteller, stretching his creativity and perspectives beyond the boundaries of his professional life. As a recognition of his dedication and expertise, Darren was selected as an Emerging Leader in Advertising & Sales by The Peak in 2023. 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

In this practical and eye-opening talk, financial expert Michael Morrow breaks down the key principles behind financial security and long-term wealth-building. With clarity and conviction, he outlines essential “rules” that everyone—regardless of income or background—can apply to take control of their financial future.Drawing on years of experience, Michael shares straightforward strategies around saving, investing, protecting assets, and planning for life’s unexpected turns. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or rethinking your approach, this talk provides a powerful foundation for making smarter, more confident money decisions. Mike Morrow, CFP is a MDRT member, speaker, author and commentator. Mike has been pioneering clients to their financial goals for more than 35 years. Industry peers recognize him as an expert on client engagement and client loyalty. His industry experience, coupled with a passion for client appreciation, led him to develop strategies proven to attract and retain high-quality clients are found in his popular books, The Little Book of Woww™(2016) and The Loyalty Edge (2015) and The Picture Sells the Story (2014) as well as Don’t Worry, Retire Happy for Canadians 2018 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