Mr. Om Prakash Mallik explores how perception plays a crucial role in shaping our decisions, ideas, and innovations. With firsthand stories from his entrepreneurial path, Om Prakash emphasizes that the way we perceive challenges determines how we solve them. It's not just about problem-solving; it's about seeing the problem differently. His talk is a call to future innovators to embrace failure, shift their perspective, and unlock new dimensions of creativity. Om Prakash Mallik, Founder & CEO of Ridlin and Chairman of OPM Corporation, is an IIM Nagpur alumnus and former Accenture and ONGC professional. Hailing from a small village in Odisha, he built Ridlin—the world’s first global pet networking platform, active in 30 countries. A visionary leader, Om also consults startups on becoming data-driven and future-ready. His journey reflects innovation, empathy, and purpose-driven leadership. 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