The speaker exemplifies resilience in overcoming life's challenges. Initially passionate about law, he accidentally became an HR professional, quickly rising to a leadership position. He is passionate about cars, but he initially faced rejection for a driving license yet ultimately succeeded through perseverance. His message is clear: hone your skills, believe in yourself, and persist through adversity. Confidence and relentless efforts are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. Krithivasan's impressive background highlights his extensive 17+ years of HR experience and leadership in team building and growth initiatives. His roles at Virtusa and Pickyourtrail demonstrate his global reach and strategic acumen in campus strategy and partnerships. As Vice President of HR at YourTribe, he effectively combines his expertise in talent acquisition and HR services with a passion for advising startups. His educational background with an Executive MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur further complements his professional experience. Additionally, his love for travel and commitment to advising academic institutions reflect a well-rounded individual dedicated to fostering innovation and a people-centric HR approach. 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

嘻哈、摇滚、潮流、时尚、电子乐、二次元、蹦迪、滑板、涂鸦、轮滑、电子游戏、社交媒体，深聊不成熟”、“离经叛道”、“难登大雅之堂”的青年文化。 SOD Co.主理人 COOKIE潮流黑洞创始人/主编 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

The speaker focuses on the power of persistence and consistency in achieving success. She addresses how today’s youth often struggle with focus due to distractions like smartphones. She explains that persistence is about pushing through challenges, while perseverance involves continuous effort. Despite these barriers, she succeeded by consistently applying effort and developing discipline. She emphasizes that success isn’t just about talent but about steady, disciplined steps to build habits that lead to growth. Overcoming the fear of failure and stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for growth. She concludes by encouraging others to create a legacy through their actions, inspiring others to dream, learn, and achieve more through persistence, hard work, and discipline. Vanitha Datla is a highly accomplished professional with nearly three decades of experience in diverse sectors, including financial services, insurance, cement, power, security printing, instrumentation, BPO services, and healthcare in the USA and India. She serves as the Vice Chairperson of Elico and the Managing Director of Elico Healthcare Services Ltd, a Hyderabad-based company. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and is pursuing a doctoral program at ISB on the Role of Women in Family Businesses. A strong advocate for diversity and women's empowerment, Vanitha has worked to improve women's corporate representation through policy development and mentoring. She also serves as treasurer of Women in Network, mentoring children from urban slums to enhance their education and quality of life. 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

"设计思维不仅是创新的起点，更是解决问题的钥匙。"踏足不同国家与文化的叶孝忠，通过设计思维的实践，带领我们探索如何通过观察、同理心和精准的问题定义，为用户和读者创造最适合的产品与体验。在全球化的时代背景下，设计思维不仅帮助我们克服文化差异，更让我们能够深入理解不同市场的需求与痛点，从而提供具有真正价值的解决方案。在中国市场的开拓过程中，叶孝忠发现，仅仅复制国外的成功模式是行不通的。面对不断开放且逐渐富裕的中国市场，他深入理解当地消费者的习惯与喜好，通过文化串联、定制化的旅游指南等方式成功赢得了用户的青睐。这不仅是一次商业的成功，更是设计思维在跨文化场景中的典型应用——用本土化的视角打破传统，创造了全新的商业模式。"Design thinking is not just the starting point of innovation; it is also the key to solving problems."Yap Seow Choong, having experienced diverse countries and cultures, guides us in exploring how to create the most suitable products and experiences for users through observation, empathy, and precise problem definition—core practices of design thinking. In today’s globalized world, design thinking helps us transcend cultural barriers and allows for a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of different markets, enabling solutions that offer real value.While developing in the Chinese market, Yap discovered that simply replicating successful foreign models wouldn’t work. As the Chinese market grew increasingly open and affluent, he recognized the importance of understanding local consumer habits and preferences. By connecting culturally and offering tailored travel guides, he successfully won over users.This achievement wasn’t just a commercial success, but also a prime example of applying design thinking in cross-cultural contexts—breaking away from tradition with a localized perspective and creating a new business model.#TEDx #TEDxPetalingStreet #TEDx茨廠街 #TEDx茨厂街 #Forward2024 #躍2024 #跃2024 #葉孝忠 #叶孝忠 #YapSeowChoong #旅行作家 #设计思维 #文化探索 #Speakers2024 叶孝忠毕业于香港中文大学硕士，曾担任《孤独星球》旅行指南出版人，在其领导下，书籍曾获得不少奖项。 他也在中国、台湾和新加坡出版过超过 10 本旅游文学作品，目前是《联合早报》、《光明日报》专栏作者，也在新加坡国立大学兼任高级讲师。新书《我给新加坡写了一本马来西亚》，以新加坡人的角度，向新加坡人介绍马来西亚，记录了在马来西亚旅行的精华和美好。他说，设计思维 (Design Thinking) 是一种解决问题的方法，与我们的生活密不可分。Graduated with a master's degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Yap Seow Choong once served as the publisher of the Lonely Planet guidebook. Under his leadership, the books have won many awards. He has also published more than 10 travel literature works in China, Taiwan, and Singapore, and is currently a columnist for Lianhe Zaobao and Guangming Daily.His latest book introduces Malaysia to Singaporeans from the perspective of a Singaporean and records the essence and beauty of traveling in Malaysia.Seow Choong said that design thinking is a way to solve problems, which is inseparable from our lives. He mentioned that whilst he is a publisher, he holds multiple roles and needs to use design thinking to solve various challenges in life. 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

“纯牛马”、“社畜”，为什么分明还有口气，但榨不出一点多余的“力”呢？大城市年轻人，咱们的生命意义感和力量感去哪了？ MIXC VILLAGE 市场部负责人 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

The speaker highlights the importance of soil and microalgae in protecting our planet. He explains that soil is a living system, home to microorganisms that play crucial roles, like producing natural antibiotics. He further continues that we are losing topsoil at an alarming rate, about three to four football fields every day. By the next decade, we could lose two-thirds of our soil, which would devastate food production and the environment. He also mentions microalgae, a tiny organism that produces half of the world’s oxygen and absorbs CO2. When combined with soil, microalgae improves its fertility, water retention, and resilience. He encourages supporting sustainable farming, raising awareness about soil health, and investing in research. In conclusion, he states that "there is no planet B so stop and think", so we must act now to protect our soil and secure the future. Mr. Debabrata Sarkar, an accomplished C-level executive, boasts over 26 years of experience in the International Agriculture sector. He is an IIM Kolkata alumnus, he has held leadership roles at Monsanto, Chemtura, and Syngenta. Currently, he serves as CMD of MicroAlgae Solutions India Pvt Ltd, Director of AGMA Energy, and Vice President - APAC for AE Biologicals. Featured in top publications like Forbes and Fortune, Mr. Sarkar won back-to-back Best Bio Ag CEO Awards in 2022 and 2023, presented by Central Agriculture Minister Mr. Narendra Singh Tomar, recognizing his contributions to sustainable agriculture. 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