Why community resilience starts on our rooftops | Anish Sousa | TEDxPanaji
Anish Sousa shares global insights on solar, microgrids, and self-sufficiency, urging urgent action for resilient energy, water, and food independence. Anish Sousa is the Founder of SUN360, Goa’s most trusted solar company, delivering over 12 lakh sq. ft. of solar installations for 500+ homes, businesses, and Fortune 500 clients. A Mechanical Engineer and MBA from IIM Bangalore (top 10 percentile, President – Entrepreneurship Committee), Anish previously worked with Accenture in Mumbai and Helsinki. His passion for engineering and belief in sustainable growth led him back to Goa to build a clean energy enterprise now employing 35+ professionals. As Convenor of CII Goa’s Taskforce on Energy & Sustainability, Anish champions innovation that empowers communities to breathe cleaner air and live independently. 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
More from TED
- 8:51Beyond Grades: From Zero to Value | Simi Ladipo | TEDxIntercontinental Schools KanoIn this deeply personal talk, Simi shares his journey of self-discovery across cultures and expectations — from growing up in Northern Nigeria, where parental involvement in education was minimal, to adapting to life in Ekiti, where language and comparison became his daily battles. Though he was never the “A student,” his natural curiosity drove him toward science, sparking a lifelong fascination with how things work. Through his story, Simi redefines what it means to have value — showing that true education isn’t about grades or praise, but about curiosity, resilience, and the courage to define your own path. Simi Ladipo is a visionary financial expert entrepreneur and edücator dedicated to equipping young people with tools to succeed early in their financial journey. He has carved a niche as a respected forex and stock trader,crypto investor financial analyst and finance coach He is the founder of SPM Finance Hub and also CEO of Signal Vault, a premium platform offering expert trading signals; professional account management and transformative trading education tailored for ambitious learners and investors. As a philanthropist he has supported widows, orphans and undeserved communities. 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
- 4:31Ask Why — Again | Khadija Izzudeen | TEDxIntercontinental Schools KanoShe challenges us to rediscover the radical simplicity of a question we often forget — Why? She calls why the enemy of ignorance and the heartbeat of revolution, reminding us that true understanding begins when we dare to question everything. Through her powerful reflections, she inspires young minds to keep asking why until it makes people uncomfortable — because every breakthrough, innovation, and change in history began with someone brave enough to ask it. Fifteen-year-old Khadija Izzudeen is a writer and artist with a sharp eye for ideas that matter. With a diploma in public speaking, she channels her thoughts through words and drawings — using creativity to connect with others and make sense of the world. 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
