What If Business Had a Photographer's Eye? | Santino Samurai | TEDxCPS Chennai Youth
The unexpected coaction between entrepreneurship and photography, and how the lens of a camera can unlock the innovative thinking in entrepreneurship. Speaker shares his personal journey as both a young entrepreneur, and a photographer and shares insights on how capturing moments shapes our perspectives on creativity, risk taking and storytelling in the world of entrepreneurship. Santino Samurai, celebrated for his unique name and remarkable achievements, shines as a talented photographer and a budding entrepreneur. He held his first photo exhibition at the Egmore Museum at the age of 10 and his second at 15. Beyond photography, Santino has made his mark in Chennai's entrepreneurial landscape, founding two companies and successfully exiting one. He supports small startup brands by leveraging innovative Gen Z strategies to drive growth. His accolades include multiple Shark Tank competition wins and the completion of several courses at IIT-M. While he may not top academic charts, his exceptional talents and entrepreneurial spirit define his journey. This is his mantra for growth. 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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