Mehmet Avcı markalaşma ve kurumsallaşmanın önemini yerel aile şirketlerini uluslararası bir markaya dönüştürmesi üzerinden anlattı. Doğup büyüdüğü Van'da, öğretmen olan babasının kurduğu küçük bir temizlik şirketiyle başlayan bu serüven, bugün Türkiye'nin dört bir yanına yayılan, 6 binden fazla kişiye istihdam sağlayan WILCO Group adlı dev bir yapıya dönüşmüş durumda. + İstanbul da küçük bir otobüs temizliği projesiyle başlayan Avcı, kısa sürede İstanbulda binlerce İETT otobüsünün temizlik hizmetini üstlenerek sektörde adını duyurmaya başladı. Bu farkındalıkla motive olan Mehmet Avcı, 2012 yılında Wilco Group'u kurumsal bir yapıya kavuşturarak, yeniden yapılandırdı ve o tarihten bu yana 5 kat büyümeyi başardı Ar-Ge ve Sürdürülebilirlilc X-Line ile Sağıdı Nesiller Yalnızca hizmet değil, teknoloji alanında da atılımlar yapan Avcı, Almanya menşeli Arcora Group ile işbirliği yaparak, susuz temizlik teknolojisi olan X-Line sistemini Türkiye'ye getirdi. TÜSİAD Üyeliği ve Varida Tarihi Zirve 2018 yılında Türkiye'nin en etkin ve en köklü iş insanı örgütü olan TÜSİAD üyeliğine kabul edildi. 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.pdfWhat if the heroes of Africa’s past and the voices of today could come alive through animation? In this talk, Ghanaian filmmaker and animator Jesse Sunkwa-Mills shares his journey to put Ghanaian and African stories at the center of global storytelling. From reimagining the legendary Yaa Asantewaa to launching groundbreaking films like Asantewaa, RISE, and The Guardians, Jesse reveals how animation is more than entertainment,it’s cultural preservation, education, and a bold new wave of African identity. Through Mills Media, Afrotales+, and SESA, Jesse is building platforms that empower young creators and redefine how the world sees African stories. Jesse Sunkwa-Mills is a Ghanaian filmmaker, animator, and entrepreneur pioneering African storytelling through animation.As CEO of Mills Media, he created the acclaimed 3D film Asantewaa: Battle for the Golden Stool, which won Best Animation at the African Indigenous Language Film Festival. His subsequent works, RISE and The Guardians, achieved consecutive sold-out premieres in Ghana.Jesse also founded Afrotales+, a streaming platform for African animated content, and Mills Media Academy, training young creatives. Serving as Executive Secretary of the Animators Association of Ghana, he continues to elevate African narratives on global stages. 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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Algorithms know us better than we know ourselves. But what if that's not the threat? What if AI could make us more human, not less?In this groundbreaking TEDx talk—the first to feature an AI co-speaker—healthcare technologist Ian Slade upends our assumptions about artificial intelligence. Through unexpected stories from his own life, Ian reveals how technology can amplify our capacity for empathy, presence, and connection.Drawing from his work in healthcare innovation, Ian doesn't just theorize about compassionate AI—he demonstrates it live on stage with Hannah, his AI companion now deployed in California rehabilitation centers. Together, they show us something radical: that the path to becoming more human might run straight through the machines we've built.This isn't another warning about technology's dangers or breathless promises about its potential. It's an invitation to stop asking if machines will replace us—and start asking how they might complete us. Ian Slade is a healthcare technologist, educator, and internationally recognized advocate for ethical AI. Author of Flow Like Water (#10 Amazon Business Ethics), he co-founded the Kennedy Center for Cybersecurity with Fmr. Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy. He teaches management and clinical informatics at UCLA.A pioneer at the intersection of human and artificial intelligence, Ian makes TEDx history with Hannah, the first AI co-speaker—now supporting addiction recovery in California rehabilitation centers. Together, they demonstrate how technology can amplify our humanity.During the Biden administration, he helped with the Partnership for Digital Access for Africa. Named the 2022 HIMSS Global Advocate of the Year, Ian challenges us to see AI not as our replacement, but as our mirror—reflecting back who we really are. 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

Why does the world instantly recognize brands like Nike, Toyota, or Mercedes, but struggle to name a truly global brand from India? In this bold and eye-opening talk, Sudhanshu Shekhar — entrepreneur, brand builder, and storyteller — unpacks this paradox and explains why the future of a “Brand India” depends on one powerful shift: owning our story.Drawing from 20 years of experience helping companies across the globe build iconic brands, Sudhanshu reveals how India, despite its unmatched history, talent, and innovation, has long underinvested in storytelling. He argues that branding isn’t about logos or colors — it’s about crafting experiences, building trust, and creating aspirations that resonate across cultures.With a blend of data, history, and sharp insights, Sudhanshu shows how embracing authentic narratives can transform Indian products, companies, and even individuals into global icons. This talk is a call to action for entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday Indians: to stop outsourcing our story and start defining it for ourselves — because the world is ready to listen, but only if we speak with clarity, confidence, and pride. Sudhanshu is a serial entrepreneur who works at the intersection of Brand Building, Story telling and academics. With close to 20 years of experience working with companies across the globe, he now help companies build narratives that established trust and confidence with their customers. He believes that story telling is not just a tool- its a strategic advantage.At the heart of everything he does is a belief : that authentic stories, told with clarity and vision , can move people and spark 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

In this practical and thought-provoking talk, Vardhman Agarwal, Director at EY India and a seasoned risk advisory professional, introduces a concept many of us overlook — conducting a self-audit. Drawing on over 15 years of experience advising businesses, Vardhman reveals how the same principles that keep companies profitable and accountable can help us live more balanced, intentional, and productive lives.He explains how our minds are flooded with nearly 60,000 thoughts a day — most of them repetitive or negative — and how this mental “clutter” silently reduces our focus, productivity, and happiness. Through relatable examples and actionable techniques, he demonstrates how simple habits like daily self-check-ins, journaling, and reframing negative thoughts can transform ordinary days into opportunities for growth.With humor and practical wisdom, Vardhman challenges us to maintain our personal “balance sheets” — nurturing our assets like integrity, proactivity, and kindness while reducing liabilities like ego, anger, and procrastination. His message is clear: just like businesses thrive when their books are in order, we thrive when we reconcile our thoughts, actions, and values every day. Vardhman is a Director with EY India and part of Business Consulting Audit practice. He is a seasoned professional with qualification including CA, LLB, CIE, CFE and has over 15+ experience of risk advisory. 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