What if forgetting, not learning, is the real superpower of the future? In this TEDx talk, Ganesh Thirunavukkarasu, a talent strategist and academic mentor, explores the power of unlearning - the ability to let go of outdated knowledge, habits and assumptions to make space for reinvention. From Kodak and Nokia’s failures to Nvidia’s reinvention, from students chasing placements to careers that now demand agility, this talk reframes success in an age where technology, AI and industries evolve faster than degrees. With insights from shaping the future of work and bridging academia with industry, Ganesh shows why adaptability, career agility and lifelong employability will define tomorrow’s leaders. The next big thing is not just technology - it’s us, and our courage to unlearn. Ganesh Thirunavukkarasu is a Talent Acquisition leader turned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of education and industry. During his 19-year tenure at Tata Consultancy Services, he led the hiring of 42,000+ graduates and engaged with over 150 engineering institutions, gaining deep insights into talent pipelines and campus dynamics. Today, as the Founder of UniqShift Ventures, he reimagines how students, academic institutions and companies prepare for the future of work, designing sustainable strategies that align students, faculty and businesses with evolving workforce needs. Recognized as a trusted voice in talent strategy, early careers recruitment and industry-academia collaboration, Ganesh brings real-world insights that build future-ready talent pipelines while shifting the focus from first jobs to lifelong employability and career agility. 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