What if students build solutions instead of building resumes? | Arnav Bansal | TEDxBangalore
What if the key to India's talent shortage wasn't creating more engineers, but discovering the problem-solvers hidden among them? In this TEDx talk, Arnav Bansal reveals how traditional hiring practices are creating a devastating paradox: 1.5 million engineers graduate each year, yet companies desperately struggle to find capable talent.Through the compelling story of Quest, a platform that challenges young people to solve real public problems instead of taking synthetic tests, Arnav demonstrates how shifting from memorization to meaningful work can unlock India's true potential. But as we reimagine how talent is discovered and nurtured, what does this mean for the future of work and education? Arnav Bansal is the co-founder of Quest, a platform revolutionizing talent discovery in India by focusing on skills over credentials. He previously worked at Replit and has led projects like Lagrange Point and Findparts. Arnav is passionate about using technology to create more inclusive and practical hiring solutions. 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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