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A blind man's path to opportunity | Jeremy Grandstaff | TEDxYpsilanti

What if the key to financial success isn't just about income—but about how you see your future? In this talk, Mr. Grandstaff challenges the notion that financial success is only for the lucky, the privileged, or the perfectly sighted. As a blind entrepreneur, strategist, and community-builder, he's learned how bias, systemic barriers, and internal doubts can dim opportunity—but also how to break through. He’ll share his journey from navigating unemployment and inaccessible systems to becoming a leader who helps others unlock their potential. Jeremy W. Grandstaff is a strategist, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate who’s spent over 25 years helping individuals and organizations grow with purpose. As someone who is blind, Jeremy brings a powerful perspective on resilience and innovation—proving that vision isn’t limited to sight. He currently serves as SVP of Business Development at CurbCutOS, a company focused on digital accessibility, and has led initiatives across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. Whether coaching executives or leading financial literacy programs, Jeremy is committed to making success possible for everyone—especially those historically left out of the conversation. His work reminds us that barriers can be broken, and brilliance exists in every direction you’re willing to grow 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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