(Re)Wired for Success: Embracing Unconventional Minds | Andrea Maria Cosentino | TEDxESCP London
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or feel more than others do — your unconventional wiring is not a limitation, it’s a superpower.This talk challenges outdated notions of intelligence, leadership, and creativity — and redefines success through the lens of neurodiversity, innovation, and radical authenticity.Your mind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
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