Our current educational system does not produce enough entrepreneurs. There are several changes suggested which can make our schools, our homes and society in general to encourage development of entrepreneurial traits.Dr. Naveed Sherwani has decades of experience in entrepreneurship, technical engineering, and general management. He currently serves as the Chairman, President, and CEO of Rapid Silicon, a leading FPGA company, while also serving on multiple boards and advising several companies. 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 his TEDx talk, Tarek Eid explores how the challenges of leaving his hometown Beirut, navigating cultural identity, and witnessing the collapse of Lebanon forged in him what he calls the chameleon mindset — the ability to adapt to new cultures without losing sight of one’s origins and roots. With honesty and grit, Tarek shares how being a Lebanese immigrant shaped his resilience, faith, and heritage, helping him overcome one of the toughest legal exams in the world. He leaves his audience with a powerful message: that true strength lies not in abandoning who we are to fit in, but in carrying our identity proudly — and using it as a source of power to shape the world around us. Future Trainee Solicitor at Gibson Dunn 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

Dans ce TED Talk, Albert, étudiant en architecture, va expliquer comment une simple méthodologie issue de sa discipline, divisée en trois étapes :l’analyse,la conception,l’application, Peut être utilisée pour aborder et résoudre les problèmes de la vie courante. Loin de se limiter aux bâtiments, l’architecture offre une manière de penser, d’observer le monde et de structurer des solutions. À travers des exemples concrets et avec une touche d’humour, Albert montrera comment cette logique architecturale peut s’appliquer à nos défis quotidiens, en nous aidant à mieux comprendre les situations, à imaginer des réponses adaptées, et à les mettre en œuvre de façon claire et efficace. Je suis un étudiant en architecture. 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

Remembering our inner miraculousness restores the truth of being human. Being a caregiver for her Mother, through a long illness gave way for generational healing and the power of self-reverence. Sae shares about the idea that we as a collective and as individuals are powerful beyond measure. I am a Life Coach who is a longtime practicing Licensed Acupuncturist and Classic Chinese Herbalist. Being a healer is natural for me because of my innate understanding of physical and emotional suffering. Since a young age, I was managing family illness and looking for ways to heal myself. Over the many years of my work and life I have discovered specialties and techniques as well as new understandings about healing. This all created for me the learning that I feel most alive listening to humans then looking at the individual ways they can care for themselves and the world around them, gently. I have lived a lot of places, from Indiana to Iran, but the fantastic city of Chicago for the longest. Now I am next to a beautiful lake in the mountains of Western North Carolina with my husband, teenaged son and daughter plus our dogs: mutt Olive and chow chow Mortie. 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

Ever been told that caring about how you look makes you shallow? Our next speaker challenges that idea. Tanvi Boddupalli shares how putting effort into your appearance isn’t about vanity—it’s about self-expression, confidence, and owning your identity. This talk is about how something as small as getting ready in the morning can create powerful ripples in how we think, feel, and connect with the world. Tanvi is currently a junior at IMSA who is involved with groups like the debate team and serves as the director of a national nonprofit called Project Save Our Skin. She is passionate about challenging the stereotypes surrounding physical appearance. Coming from a school where looks were heavily emphasized, she was taken aback by the judgment she faced at IMSA for something she used to be praised for. In her talk, Tanvi will discuss how taking pride in your appearance isn’t shallow—it’s a form of self-expression that can have meaningful impacts. 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

Annie Zhou is a passionate advocate for empowering young people through financial education. She believes that financial literacy is more than just understanding money - it is a tool for independence, confidence, and opportunity. In her work, Annie has seen how a lack of financial knowledge can limit choices and create barriers, while the right skills can transform futures. In this talk, she explores common misconceptions about money, the importance of accessible financial education, and how equipping the next generation with these skills can strengthen both individual lives and communities as a whole. Annie Zhou is the founder of MoneyWise, a youth-led initiative equipping thousands of students with practical money management skills. She has worked with schools internationally to integrate financial literacy into classrooms and was awarded the 2023 Sir John Monash Youth Leadership Award for her impact. Annie is passionate about creating an inclusive financial future where every young person has the tools to thrive. 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