Humans resist change—yet we adapt faster than we realize. Nowhere is that tension more visible than in our reaction to AI. In this TEDx talk, Parth cuts through the hype and fear to explain why our future with AI won’t be defined by the technology itself, but by the mindset we bring to it. He breaks down the real forces shaping AI adoption—fear, trust, and the courage to adapt—and shows how thoughtful governance, continuous upskilling, and ethical responsibility can turn today’s uncertainty into tomorrow’s advantage. This talk is a roadmap for leaders, innovators, and anyone trying to navigate the AI-powered future with clarity instead of chaos. Parth Gargish is an AI Consultant and business strategist who helps SaaS companies scale with clarity, creativity, and data-driven precision. He is the author of 'The Art of Being a Survivor' and brings over a decade of experience leading digital transformation across North America. As the founder of SaaSNXT—a global community for SaaS innovators—and EVP of Business Growth at Netsmartz, Parth has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs in building resilient, future-ready businesses. Beyond the boardroom, he’s a passionate cricketer and a strong advocate for mental resilience, both on the field and in life. 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 talk, Robin Uthappa shares the five foundational pillars that create consistent, soul-aligned excellence in high-pressure environments. Drawing from personal experiences in professional cricket, including winning World cup & both the Orange Cap and IPL championship in the same season, he reveals how identity, clarity, process, integrity, and creating room for growth transformed his approach to performance. Learn why doing the right thing when no one's watching matters, how setting a baseline of getting just half a percent better each day compounds into extraordinary results, and why the will to succeed must always outweigh the fear of failure. This is a practical framework for anyone seeking to elevate their performance while staying true to themselves. Robin Uthappa is a former international cricketer for India, a T20 World Cup winner, and IPL champion with over two decades in professional sport. Now based in Dubai, he is the founder of TRUE, a company focused on men’s mental health, high-performance coaching for children, and leadership mentoring. Beyond the field, Robin has become a sought-after voice, sharing insights as a cricket commentator, speaking at corporate events, and engaging audiences on resilience, purpose, and growth. His journey reflects humility, hard work, kindness, and empathy, values that shape his mission to help others unlock their potential and live with intention. 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

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfIn this TEDx talk, financial innovator Adri Wischmann invites you to rethink something you use every day but rarely question: money. Starting with a simple story about his grandmother’s carefully organized wallet, he shows how the idea of “money with a purpose” can be reborn in the digital age as programmable money.Drawing on 40 years of experience as entrepreneur in finance and his work as a blockchain expert (but not a crypto evangelist), Adri explains how money can be embedded with rules and intentions. From school laptops for low-income families and health budgets that can’t be spent on cigarettes, to cultural recovery funds and local circular-economy projects, he demonstrates how programmable money is already being used around the world to fight poverty, strengthen communities, and support sustainability.Adri has presented these ideas at international stages, including the United Nations yearconference in Riyadh, showing how purpose-bound digital money could help achieve the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals by building trust, reducing fraud, and ensuring aid reaches exactly where it’s needed.This talk challenges you to see money not just as a way to pay for things, but as a powerful tool to reward positive behavior, unlock opportunity, and rebuild trust.His enthusiasm is contagious. He doesn’t just explain the future of money; he invites you to imagine it, shape it, and use it. Discover how “money with a mission” can turn every payment into impact, and every coin into a choice for a better world. With a career spanning back to 1985, Adri Wischmann is a serial entrepreneur and recognized expert in the financial industry. He established his first company, then went on to found a software firm, co-found an investment company, an investors' magazine, and several other impactful ventures. Since 2016, Adri has dedicated his expertise to the blockchain sector, uniquely blending cutting-edge Web3 developments with his extensive financial acumen. He is a highly regarded international speaker, having presented his innovative perspectives at numerous leading conferences, notably at the United Nations' annual conference. His vision on 'the future of money' has attracted considerable attention from central banks worldwide. 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

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfA Holocaust survivor in Siberia gave away part of his daily bread — and it saved his life.Seventy years later, his grandson, Dr. Donath a New York chiropractor, watched one YouTube video, had a $1 epiphany in synagogue, and accidentally started a movement that has now donated over $27 million — one automated dollar at a time.20,000 everyday people. One dollar a day. Daily emails that simply say: “Thank you for your donation… you are a giver.”This is the story of Daily Giving — and the surprising truth that generosity isn’t a personality trait. It’s a muscle. And when you train it daily, you don’t just change the world. You finally become who you were born to be. Dr. Jonathan Donath is the President of Daily Giving, which he co-founded in 2019. Daily Giving's mission is to enable people to give to charity every day and to distribute those funds to deserving Jewish non-profit organizations worldwide daily. Daily Giving takes nothing. 100 cents of every dollar donated goes to their diversified portfolio of over 75 incredible beneficiary organizations. Daily giving has over 20,000 people from 43 countries giving $1 daily together, and they are giving out over $7.8 million yearly. They have already distributed over $25 million. Dr. Donath is also the owner and clinic director of Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, NY, where he specializes in cutting-edge non-surgical treatments for severe neck and back pain. In 2015, his book The Neck and Back Pain Solution was published. He lives with his wife, Meira, and their children, Eitan and Talia, in White Plains, NY. 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

The missing ingredient in solving climate change isn’t more information—it’s more heart. Environmental advocate Kristy Drutman thought information would save the planet until her Filipino grandmother showed her that connection changes behavior faster than statistics ever could. Through building community-centered platforms like Brown Girl Green and Green Jobs Board, Kristy demonstrates how systemic change happens when climate action feels personal, imperfect, and designed for real people’s lives. Kristy Drutman, otherwise known as “Browngirl Green” is a speaker, consultant, media producer, and environmental educator passionate about working at the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism. As an entrepreneur and climate communications expert, Kristy has educated hundreds of thousands of people across the globe about modern-day environmental issues through speeches and media content as well as facilitates workshops centered around environmental media and storytelling in cities across the United States. Kristy is also the Co-Founder of the Green Jobs Board, a climate tech start-up bridging the equity and inclusion gap within the green economy through conversations, resources, and pathways to bring more diverse talent into the environmental field. 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 powerful and deeply personal talk, Nina challenges the outdated notion that vegans lack strength, physically or mentally. Raised in a meat-obsesses culture, her journey from marrow-sucking carnivore kid to relentless animal activist is nothing short of radical.Through decades of nutritional self-experimentation, undercover activism, and unapologetic truth-telling, Nina reveals how living plant-based is a fierce act of strength, resilience, and compassion. And easy, to navigate the lifestyle change, and to become, like Nina, a "mean, lean, vegan machine!This is not about trends. It's about transformation.Get ready to rethink what it means to be strong. Nina is proof this lifestyle works. If she can do it, so can you! Nina Bergman is an actor, rockstar and animal activist whose journey from meat-loving kid to fierce plant-based warrior breaks every stereotype. With roots in science, performance, and frontline activism, she spent decades testing and teaching what it really takes to thrive. From undercover rescues to global stages, Nina’s living proof that vegans are anything but weak, they’re strong warriors for change. 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