Sid explains what happened when he realized he was so busy that he forgot to eat and sleep. Sid is a freshman at Centerville High School. His questionable sense of humor, passion for speaking, and status as the youngest member of his family are why he decided to give a TEDx talk. He is part of his school’s Science Olympiad team, and he coaches the MathCounts team at Magsig Middle School. In his free time, he likes to read and play video games. 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

Success doesn’t come from conformity — it comes from embracing what makes you different. Whether you think in images, spiral through ideas, or feel more than others do — your unconventional wiring is not a limitation, it’s a superpower.This talk challenges outdated notions of intelligence, leadership, and creativity — and redefines success through the lens of neurodiversity, innovation, and radical authenticity.Your mind might not work like theirs — and that’s exactly why the world needs you. You weren’t wired wrong. You were wired rare. And rare minds aren’t here to follow systems — they’re here to rebuild them.So stop shrinking to fit. Stop waiting to be understood before you start contributing. Start creating — from your chaos, your clarity, your edge. Because every breakthrough we celebrate today was once just someone’s ‘weird’ idea that didn’t fit the mold.You don’t need to be like everyone else to succeed. You need to be more like you — boldly, fully, unapologetically.That’s how we rewire success. That’s how we lead. Andrea Maria Cosentino, MSc, IMC, is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and thought leader in finance, AI, and digital transformation. As the Founder and CEO of Impact Fundry, he accelerates startups, SMEs, and enterprises, driving growth and sustainable value. A lecturer at ESCP Business School, HULT Ashridge, and University of Roehampton, Andrea also co-founded Kognitiv Academy, and Ed-Tech platform. He advises startups and accelerators like Barclays Rise and Level39, collaborating with fintech and AI unicorns, Web3 innovators, and ESG pioneers. 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

Entrepreneurship isn’t a straight line — it’s a constant back-and-forth between vision and reality, between risk and resilience. The highs are exhilarating, but it’s the lows that teach you grit, humility, adaptability, and why you started in the first place.If you’re riding high — stay grounded. If you’re in a valley — keep walking.Entrepreneurship isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a calling. And it’s the days that don’t look like success that shape your ability to sustain it.So fall in love with the process — not just the results. Keep showing up — not just for the wins, but for the growth. And remember: the lows aren’t signs to quit — they’re signs that you’re building something real.This path will stretch you. Break you. Grow you. And in the end — it’ll reveal the version of you that was never meant to play small.So take the risk. Stay in the game. And build — through the highs and the lows. Mohamed is a tech entrepreneur, solutions architect, and community builder with a passion for innovation, business strategy, and empowering others through technology. With over 8 years of experience in software development, cloud computing, and AI-driven solutions, Mohamed has successfully founded and scaled multiple ventures, including Loop Music Ltd, a platform reshaping the way creators collaborate. 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

You don’t get to choose where your story begins — but you do get to choose where it goes. You may carry inherited fears, inherited silence, inherited limits… but you also carry potential. And that potential is nurtured — not inherited.Every time you speak when you were taught to stay quiet, Every time you heal what others chose to ignore, Every time you build something better — for yourself or others — You are not just becoming you. You are becoming the first in your story to break cycles. To rewrite patterns. To lead with intention instead of instinct.So don’t underestimate the power of your daily choices. Don’t dismiss the value of your inner work. You are not stuck with the version of you shaped only by your past — you are sculpting the future version of you with everything you nurture today.Because overcoming nature with nurture isn’t just survival — it’s transformation. And that is how you truly, finally, become you. Jürgen Vleminckx is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and investment professional with over a decade of experience in advising and investing in early and growth-stage tech and consumer businesses. Passionate about guiding founders through the art of strategic growth, fundraising, and monetization, he has played a pivotal role in scaling ventures and advising high-net-worth investors.He is also the founder of CapNova, a Digital Multi-Family Office platform revolutionizing alternative asset management through technology and community collaboration.At TEDx, Jürgen shares insights on navigating the unscripted journey of entrepreneurship, depression, and self-discovery. 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

Le travail récent de Roberto Casati explore la reconnaissance juridique du vivant, notamment avec l’idée d’un “syndicat du plancton” pour protéger les écosystèmes océaniques. Une réflexion philosophique qui ouvre la voie à une nouvelle ère du droit, au service du vivant. Roberto Casati est directeur de recherche au CNRS et professeur à l’EHESS, où il occupe la chaire de philosophie de l’océan. Il dirige l’Institut Jean Nicod et l’équipe Navigation, travaillant sur la perception, la représentation spatiale et la cartographie marine. Auteur de dix livres et de 130 articles, il a aussi contribué au débat sur le colonialisme numérique. Passionné de navigation, il a traversé l’Atlantique en tant que chercheur à bord. 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

Portée par une sensibilité multiculturelle, Laure Slabiak au travers son groupe BlauBird fait de la musique un miroir des identités multiples et un outil pour mieux vivre ensemble. Pour elle, les racines culturelles, façonnées par nos expériences et nos rencontres, se complètent dans une unité riche de diversité. À travers ses chansons, elle célèbre cet héritage universel, en écho à la pensée d’Édouard Glissant : toutes les langues du monde doivent résonner sur la grande scène de l’humanité. BlauBird, artiste à la voix grave et envoûtante, mêle poésie, mélodies nocturnes et influences venues du monde entier. Après avoir interprété Mahler, Dowland et Schubert, elle explore une expression plus personnelle, alliant folk, classique, pop et musiques traditionnelles. Son deuxième album Le Ciel est Partout, enregistré à Montréal avec François Lalonde, nous transporte entre Europe de l’Est et jardins d’Orient, en français, anglais, yiddish, arabe ou espagnol. Sa démarche a été saluée par plusieurs distinctions, dont le Prix Catalyse du « Prix Moustaki » et un Coup de Cœur de l’Académie Charles Cros. 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