Πόσες όψεις μπορεί να έχει ένας άνθρωπος; Στην ομιλία του, ο Μανόλης Θεοδωράκης μας ταξιδεύει από την προσωπική του πορεία και τις καλλιτεχνικές του αναζητήσεις, μέχρι τις πιο κρυφές πλευρές της ταυτότητας και του προσανατολισμού. Με θάρρος και ειλικρίνεια, μιλά για την αποδοχή, την ελευθερία και την ανάγκη εκπαίδευσης σε μια κοινωνία που συχνά φοβάται το διαφορετικό. O Μανόλης Θεοδωράκης σπούδασε υποκριτική στην Ανωτέρα Δραματική Σχολή «Ίασμος» του Βασίλη Διαμαντόπουλου και τζαζ χορό στο «Jacob’s Pillow» στην Βοστώνη με υποτροφία. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε πολλές θεατρικές/musical παραστάσεις καθώς επίσης και σε παραστάσεις σύγχρονου χορού. Κατά τη διάρκεια της καριέρας του έχει συνεργαστεί με καταξιωμένους σκηνοθέτες και χορογράφους.«Το τροπικό πουλί» είναι ένας μουσικός θεατρικός μονόλογος που έγραψε, σκηνοθέτησε και ερμήνευσε ο ίδιος. Επιπλέον, έχει επιμεληθεί την κινησιολογία και τις χορογραφίες σε θεατρικές παραστάσεις, ενώ ασχολείται και με την κατασκευή θεατρικών κοστουμιών και την τέχνη του make-up.Τα τελευταία χρόνια επίσης, δραστηριοποιείται επαγγελματικά και με το Drag Performance, κάνοντας shows σε μουσικές και θεατρικές σκηνές μέσα από την drag περσόνα του, Mary Sunshine. 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

Ο Δρ. Γιώργος Τσερεβελάκης μας ταξιδεύει στον μαγικό κόσμο των μικροσκοπίων — εξερευνώντας την εξέλιξή τους, τις βασικές αρχές τους και τις ισχυρές εφαρμογές τους στη σύγχρονη επιστήμη και την πολιτιστική κληρονομιά. Παράλληλα μοιράζεται πληροφορίες για την προσωπική του πορεία στον θαυμαστό αυτό κόσμο, προσκαλώντας μας να ανακαλύψουμε το αόρατο: να δούμε και να ακούσουμε το φως σε μικροκλίμακα. Ο Δρ. Γιώργος Τσερεβελάκης, είναι μέλος του Εργαστηριακού Διδακτικού Προσωπικού (ΕΔΙΠ) στο Τμήμα Βιολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και επιστημονικός συνεργάτης στο Ινστιτούτο Ηλεκτρονικής Δομής και Λέιζερ του ΙΤΕ.Σπούδασε Φυσική στο Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης και στη συνέχεια εξειδικεύτηκε στις σύγχρονες οπτικές και οπτικοακουστικές απεικονιστικές τεχνολογίες, εστιάζοντας την έρευνά του στην παρατήρηση σύνθετων βιολογικών διεργασιών σε μικροσκοπικό επίπεδο.Σημερα, τα ερευνητικά του ενδιαφέροντα στρέφονται στην εφαρμογή καινοτόμων απεικονιστικών και φασματοσκοπικών μεθόδων, όσον αφορά τη διάγνωση και συντήρηση έργων πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς, καθώς και στην παρακολούθηση διαδικασιών καθαρισμού τέτοιων ανεκτίμητων αντικειμένων μέσω της χρήσης λέιζερ. 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

“Ability takes you to the top, but character keeps you there.” In this talk, Demetrios Mallios reveals why talent alone is never enough — and how integrity, humility, and resilience become the foundation of lasting success. A powerful reminder that what we achieve matters less than who we choose to be. Demetrios Mallios is an investor and entrepreneur. He has more than 30 years of experience in areas such as investment banking, private equity, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance.He is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Aeon Group, Inc., a diversified company engaged in sectors including technology, life sciences, real estate, natural resources, and telecommunications. 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

Ricky Chan, a distinguished professor and entrepreneur, will present an innovative TEDx CSTU talk in 2025 that redefines startup success. His presentation reveals a transformative approach to entrepreneurship by fusing statistical analysis with cutting-edge AI technologies. Challenging the traditional reliance on guesswork, Chan's vision is to empower investors and founders with confident, informed decisions that dramatically increase success rates.With the sobering statistic that 99 out of 100 startups fail, Chan's study offers a beacon of hope. He demonstrates how leveraging Statistics and AI algorithms can predict the critical factors determining a startup's success or failure. His study provides personalized insights that enable entrepreneurs to identify their strengths and weaknesses early on.Drawing from a historical startup database of over 900 companies, Chan will share compelling data-driven stories and real-world examples. Attendees will discover surprising truths, including the significant impact of a startup’s age on acquisition likelihood and the nuanced role of funding amounts. He will demystify complex statistical concepts like hypothesis testing and feature importance, making them accessible and actionable for both investors and founders.This talk transcends mere numbers; it is about transforming the future of innovation and economic growth. Chan's ultimate vision is to automate and enhance the startup evaluation process, thereby enabling smarter investment strategies, reducing risk, and fueling the next generation of "unicorns". Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or intrigued by the intersection of technology and business, this talk promises to challenge assumptions and inspire a new perspective on how success is measured and achieved in the startup ecosystem.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=ricky_chanSpeaker: Ricky Chan Learn more about the speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectrickychan/Organizer: 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_JinPlease 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 #TEDxTalk #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DataScience #AIForEveryone #AIForStartups #StartupSuccess #StartupEcosystem #InvestmentStrategies #EntrepreneurTips #TEDxCSTU2025 Ricky Chan is a distinguished academic, entrepreneur, and licensed real estate broker bridging theory and practice across entrepreneurship, AI, and startup ecosystems. He is Professor of Entrepreneurship at California Science and Technology University (CSTU), Lecturer of Computer Science at San Jose State University (SJSU), Executive President of the CSTU Startup Center, and Program Manager of the ZinnStarter Startup Accelerator at SJSU, mentoring aspiring founders. His expertise spans entrepreneurship, data structures, algorithms, AI, predictive analytics, and the dynamics of startup success. Beyond academia, Ricky leads AI initiatives such as the Cupertino Stories Project for Mayor Liang Chao and has judged the Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge (SJSU) and the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (SMU). As founder of Kudo Services and VP of the PolyU Alumni Association (Northern California), he blends research and practice to empower innovators 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

Athil Krishna shares his journey from building India’s first humanoid robot deployed in the UAE to exploring the bold future of AI in India. He discusses groundbreaking AI innovations from neuroplasticity and climate intervention to AI-powered agriculture, and urges young innovators to stop consuming technology and start building it. Driven by a deep passion for AI and robotics, he is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge technology and inspiring the next generation of Indian innovators. Athil Krishna is the co-founder and CEO of iHub Robotics, the startup behind Tara Gen-1, India’s first advanced semi-humanoid robot. Raised in Kerala, he transformed his childhood fascination with machines into a mission to make India a leader in humanoid robotics. 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: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal understanding and business approach to brain-computer interfaces. 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.pdfWhat if playing games, creating art, or controlling your smart home required nothing more than a thought? In his TEDx talk, Siddhant Dangi demonstrates how non-invasive brain-machine interface technology is turning science fiction into reality.He reveals how we're entering an era where our minds become the ultimate interface. But as we stand on the brink of thought-controlled technology, what does this mean for human potential? Explore how this revolutionary approach could transform accessibility, redefine our relationship with technology, and unlock experiences we never thought possible, all without touching a single device. Siddhant Dangi is the Co-founder and CEO of Nexstem, a deep-tech startup advancing brain–computer interface technology. A BITS Pilani alumnus, he spearheaded the creation of the Nexstem Instinct EEG headset and its full BCI ecosystem (Brain-Computer Interface). His leadership earned Nexstem global recognition and a spot on Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 list. 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