At TEDxMDIGurgaon, Shobit Saraswat dives into the idea of boundaries: how they give structure, but also how they limit. Drawing from his journey of raising capital and building rupee funding solutions, he explores financial barriers, the fear of loss, and why breaking boundaries creates meaningful impact. His talk is an invitation to step beyond compartments, challenge conventions, and reimagine what’s possible in business and life. For entrepreneurs, dreamers, and anyone boxed in by limits, this talk offers both inspiration and practical wisdom. Leading Rupee Funding as a Co-Founder, Shobhit Saraswat's expertise in strategic finance and working capital management has been honed over a significant tenure in the industry. At the heart of his professional drive is the commitment to develop innovative capital solutions that empower SMEs and corporates to achieve their financial goals. 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 the United States, Asian Americans are constantly perceived through the lens of the “Model Minority” stereotype, a seemingly beneficial but ultimately harmful perspective that associates Asian Americans with universal success. The “Model Minority” stereotype enforces unrealistic expectations that manifest into Imposter Syndrome within the Asian American community. My talk explores how Imposter Syndrome is internalized and passed down through generations of women in Asian American families. Most importantly, I will discuss how this damaging cycle can be dismantled to make way for positive change in the Asian American community. I am a rising senior at Oakton High School working towards publishing my year-long research on Imposter Syndrome in Asian American families during the upcoming school year. I am aspiring to become a dental hygienist after studying General Biology in university. 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

Dr. Wendee Wechsberg discusses her career experiences addressing the challenges of substance abuse, sexual health and HIV in women through her clinical work across the globe. Dr. Wendee Wechsberg was the Founding Director for the RTI Global Gender Center before retiring this year and remains an adjunct professor at Gillings School of Global Public Health. Having been a clinician and an NIH scientist working domestically and globally, she remains committed to applied research with women and HIV. Dr. Wechsberg created and has chaired the International Women’s and Children’s Group (InWomen’s) a network of over 900 participants from 44 countries working in the field of substance use. Dr. Wechsberg has received numerous awards including NIDA International’s excellence in mentoring 2013 and the Forbes Women 50 Over 50 Impact List in 2022. 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

Some research suggests that a staggering 96% of people do not end up in their childhood dream job. Daniel Peddle was not one of them. In this talk, Daniel Peddle reveals the transformative journey of his life as filmmaker and talent scout. Daniel Peddle has directed six feature films, published several books, shown his paintings globally, and is co-founder of a casting company with an international clientele. His latest award-winning feature documentary, Beyond The Aggressives, was released by Showtime in 2024. He is from North Carolina and now lives in Los Angeles after nearly three decades residing in New York City. 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

If you scratch the surface to get behind the headlines on many of the studies you read in science and health, you find they rely on p-values. This talk focuses on awareness of how p-values can be misinterpreted and offers some alternative solutions. Jane Monaco, is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics, specializing in biostatistics education. With more than two decades of experience in the classroom, she has been recognized with the McGavran Excellence in Teaching Award, awarded to one SPH faculty member for career contributions to teaching. As Assistant Dean of Undergrad Majors in Gillings School of Global Public Health, she leads in curricular innovation, advising and mentoring. When she is not thinking about p-values, she enjoys time with her family – her husband, three kids, and a poorly-behaved but sweet golden retriever. 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 Brave and The Brilliant: Why today's youth have the power to shape the future Student at DIS 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