Moaid Yousef takes you on a thrilling ride through Jordan’s winding roads, where every drift is a story of skill, passion, and perseverance. His talk explores how racing teaches focus, resilience, and pushing limits beyond the track. The journey to victory starts with embracing the curves and it starts with you. A rising force in motorsports, Moaid blends skill, ambition, and determination, inspiring youth through precision drifting. He champions hard work and perseverance, proving that passion fuels success on and off the track. 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

Many young graduates dream of starting a business but feel limited by resources or experience. In this inspiring talk, Kwabena Obeng Darko shows how small beginnings can lead to big success.He emphasizes the importance of building self-confidence to trust your vision, knowing your heritage to draw strength and perspective from your history, and learning financial freedom to make smart decisions that grow your business sustainably.Whether you’re just leaving school or planning your first venture, this talk proves that starting small is the first step toward remarkable impact. Kwabena Obeng Darko is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, engineer, and author with diverse interests in fashion retail, construction, and real estate development. He holds a BSc in Agricultural Engineering from KNUST and an MSc in Bioprocess Engineering from University College Dublin. Passionate about financial literacy and entrepreneurship, he has authored 11 books on business, mindset, and African self-empowerment. Kwabena shares insights on African dignity, personal development, and real estate through his seminars and digital platforms, OBENG DARKO, on YouTube and Facebook. A frequent guest on TV and radio, he lives in Accra with his wife, Marie, and their children. 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

What if mastering time and being actively productive throughout was the ultimate superpower? In this talk, Victory Chinedum explores the concept of temporal intelligence (also called time mastery) , a fresh practical approach to navigating productivity with purpose and time.She breaks it down into three powerful practices and why it's achievable using her achievements as an example. Victory shows how time mastery can transform not just productivity, but the way we live, connect, and thrive. Victory Chinedum is the Founder & Executive Director of DeCatalyst Academy and a passionate advocate for student development. With 270+ articles, she has impacted 74,000+ students and young professionals globally. As a Certified Time Mastery Coach, she has personally coached over 200 students across 10 countries and 5 Ghanaian universities. She is the creator of the DeCatalyst Time Mastery Semester Planner for Students, a powerful tool that helps students plan and thrive. Her work has earned her partnerships with NUGS, NAHSAG, GPSA-UCC, SFAN, and others. Currently pursuing Pharmacy, MBA, and Global Leadership degrees, this 5x award-winning student is living proof that your goals aren’t too ambitious—only your strategy might be. 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

This talk event was a school-wide TEDx event aiming to educate students with different perspectives of different issues revolving around education and personal experiences such as perspectives, acceptance, and differences. Stockton University, B.A. in Political Science | University of Connecticut, M.A. in International Studies: Western Europe | London School of Economics and Political Science, M.A. in International History | London School of Economics and Political Science, PhD in International HistoryAfter starting his professional career in academia, Dr. Blaney found that teaching was his true passion; mentoring young minds as they engage with the past, present, and potential futures. Dr. Blaney has taught on three continents (Europe, Asia, and North America) and brings those experiences to his classroom, as he believes strongly in the need to prepare students for our diverse world.When not at school, Dr. Blaney spends his time with his wife and his daughter (who is entering Kindergarten at BIM this year). Besides history, Dr. Blaney enjoys music playing the guitar, photography, and traveling.Colegio Odontologico Colombiano, Bogota, Colombia, Doctorate of Dental MedicineBefore joining BASIS Independent McLean, Dr. Isquith was the director of the science department and Spanish teacher at Edlin School, in Reston, VA, where she worked for 14 years. During her time at Edlin, Dr. Isquith started the school’s first Spanish language program. Her students consistently won top positions at state and national levels. She also developed and introduced an annual trip to Spanish-speaking countries where students and their families could experience language immersion and enjoy the rich culture and history of each country they visited.Over the last 10 years, she has taken her students to Costa Rica, Spain, Peru, Argentina, and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Dr. Isquith has a passion for teaching and brings her love for nature and her native language by connecting Spanish and nature. Dr. Isquith enjoys photographing birds in their natural habits and loves dancing salsa and merengue.Shayan is in his Junior year of high school and will speak about the definition of mass. 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

In this illuminating conversation from the TED Intersections series, Leo Skarlatos, CEO of AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo), sits down with an expert to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of telecommunications in Ghana and beyond.Building on AT Ghana’s transformative journey—from its rebranding and strategic joint venture with Hannam Investments to its renewed mandate for fast, reliable, and consumer-centric connectivity —Skarlatos and his counterpart examine how AI is not only enabling smarter networks but also closing digital divides across the country. They explore real-world crossroads where machine learning, automation, and predictive analytics intersect with customer experience, infrastructure investment, and national development. Leo Skarlatos is the Acting Chief Executive Officer of AT, overseeing the company’s operations and strategic direction since June 2022. Prior to this role, he served as the Representative of the Minister of Communications, collaborating with AT’s leadership on restructuring and future planning.Leo brings over 20 years of executive experience in the telecom sector, having held positions like the former Chief Finance Officer at MTN Ghana, amongst other high senior management roles at Vodafone, Orascom, and ROMTelecom across multiple countries including Ghana, Zambia, Romania, and Myanmar. He also held senior roles at United Technologies Corporation, working across the U.S., Europe, and globally.Mr. Skarlatos holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Hartford in Connecticut, USA, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, USA. 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

As artificial intelligence transforms finance, many fear it will replace the human side of investment banking. Shawn Flynn, a Silicon Valley, award winning Investment Banker believes the opposite. In this insightful talk, he paints a future where AI takes on the complex, time consuming tasks such as due diligence and opportunity analysis, so investment bankers can focus on their greatest strength: building trusted relationships. Drawing from his experience from talks with CEOS of companies like Canva, Square, Zendesk, Intel Capital, Shawn reveals why embracing AI is essential to creating smarter, faster, and fairer outcomes. He shows that the future of investment banking will not be defined by spreadsheets, but by people, where true value comes from strategic insight, trust, and human connection.Event: TEDxCSTU Date: May 18th, 2025 Location: California Science & Technology University (CSTU) Website: https://www.cstu.edu?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedx2025&utm_term=shawn_flynnSpeaker: Shawn Flynn Learn more about the speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpflynn/ https://x.com/shawnflynnsv Speaker’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVO40f_bsyWmEvRoXeSsgNgOrganizer: Leni Jin, Organizer of TEDxCSTU Behind the scenes of TEDxCSTU: Stories & notes: https://lenijin.com/tedx More about the organizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenijin/ Organizer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Leni_JinChapters (Timestamps): The Secret Value of Investment Bankers — 0:00 What is an Investment Banker? — 0:57 Everyday Transactions Explained — 1:38 The Dating App Analogy — 2:52 AI in Data Analysis — 3:41 The Emotional Rollercoaster — 4:40 Managing Founder Emotions — 5:00 Helping a Founder Sleep Again — 6:18 The Excel Debate — 7:42 The True Value in the AI Era — 8:30Please note: This talk was recorded at TEDxCSTU, an independently organized TEDx event hosted at California Science and Technology University under a license from TED. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of TEDxCSTU, the university, or TED.#TEDx #ArtificialIntelligence #InvestmentBanking #Fintech #FutureofFinance #TechInnovation #VentureCapital #SiliconValley #StartupLife #FinancialServices #BusinessLeader #TEDxCSTU2025 Shawn Flynn is a seasoned mid-market investment banker and distinguished Podcast Host deeply immersed in Silicon Valley's vibrant ecosystem. Leveraging extensive experience across various business stages and sectors, Shawn currently serves as Managing Director at Silicon Valley Highpoint Capital (SVHCapital), a premier middle market investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, growth capital raising, and secondary. Shawn Flynn is a Registered Representative of Finalis Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC). The views expressed are his own. 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