Start Early, Shine Bright: The SPARKLE Playbook for Young Entrepreneurs | Pranjal Sinha | TEDxNUALS
What does it really take to start a business before the age of 21? In this inspiring TEDx talk, Pranjal Sinha-founder of Sama and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree-breaks the illusion of overnight success and shares the raw truth about building something meaningful at a young age. From dealing with uncertainty and failure to finding mentors and grounding yourself spiritually, he introduces a powerful 7-point playbook called SPARKLE-a practical, personal, and deeply reflective guide for anyone looking to start early and stay in the game.Whether you're dreaming of building the next big startup or simply want to grow into your best self, this talk is your spark. Pranjal Sinha, the CEO and co-founder of Sama (formerly ODRways), is revolutionizing dispute resolution through technology and mediation. An alumnus of NUJS Kolkata and the youngest Weinstein JAMS International Fellow, Pranjal's platform is recognized by the Ministry of Law and Justice. His leadership in the "Indian Mediation Week" campaign champions the shift from adversarial litigation to collaborative mediation, marking him as a pivotal figure in reshaping India's justice landscape. 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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