Consciouspreneur Blueprint: Balancing Science, Spirituality and Leadership | Manoj Gupta | TEDxMAIT
In a rapidly evolving world shaped by Al, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation, leadership must go beyond profit-driven goals. In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, Manoj Gupta introduces the idea of the Consciouspreneur; a leader who balances science, spirituality, and ethics to navigate an increasingly complex future.
As technology blurs the lines between the physical and digital worlds, the need for ethical innovation and mindful leadership has never been greater. How will you shape the future?
Manoj Gupta is a dynamic business leader and bestselling author with 30 years of distinguished global experience spanning strategy, business, operations, governance, and M&A. Known for his unique blend of corporate strategy and mindfulness, he brings the wisdom of ancient Vedic principles into modern business leadership. Manoj is the founder of The Consciouspreneur® movement – a paradigm shift that cultivates leaders who excel in both realms of wealth: Mind and Money.
Currently, Manoj serves as an Advisory Board Member to the Government of India, guiding future trends in industrial growth and transformation across the Digital and Creative Economy as part of Vision 2047. Throughout his career, he has led billion- dollar businesses, working in diverse industries and complex markets. An influential Thought Leader, Manoj has been recognized as the ‘Pioneer of Change’ by Inspiring India magazine 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
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