In his TEDxGreenville talk, Gary Shiffman explores the disconnect between Greenville’s impressive GDP growth and its lagging real wages, highlighting South Carolina’s rank near the bottom nationally. Analyzing over a century of economic plans, he reveals the city’s consistent prioritization of growth over wages. Shiffman warns that Greenville’s labor-driven economic path is outdated in an era of AI, where capital increasingly replaces labor. He urges local leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs to act now—by building innovation labs, launching startups, and recruiting AI firms. Greenville, he argues, is ideally positioned to lead the next generation of advanced manufacturing by focusing on building happy employees. I believe that small groups of creative and dedicated people change the world. I seek to work with and to empower others working to help make our communities freer and safer in a complex, coercive, and violent world. I have served in war and traveled the world, studied Economics human behavior, and worked at the pinnacles of power in government and in industry.I co-founded two AI companies when I saw an opportunity join behavioral science with AI innovations coming from computer science to empower those on the front lines of combatting coercion, fraud, and violence in the military, law enforcement, and in financial institutions.I love to teach, write, and engage with curious people. 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

When we think academia, the comic book and comic form is usually overlooked as a piece of valuable literary scholarship. Comics are often presumed as not academic or critical enough to be a valid source of literary study, and if they are to be taken seriously only a certain kind of tragic, memoir style are considered worth analyzing. By arguing that ‘bad art’, ‘ugly comics’, or ‘juvenile fiction’ are necessary fragments of history to navigate the quickly developing world around us, MJ Chiao advocates for the comics form as a radical form of activism and social remembering. Ugly comics becomes survival. MJ Chiao is a fourth year English Literature student who is passionate about comics and graphic forms. With a love for teaching and writing, MJ wishes to challenge the status quo of English studies and academia to encompass the new medias and technologies of our everyday. 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 speaker was giving an interview when someone asked, "Who is Amit?". When he couldn't answer it, he dedicated himself to finding the answer and created frameworks to help others on this journey find their way to success. The visionary CXO and strategic leader driving digital innovation and transformation—the CMO of NOKIA INDIA!Introducing Amit Bhagat, the man who’s probably responsible for every "digital transformation" you've ever heard of. He’s the guy who takes complex business visions and, through some kind of corporate alchemy, turns them into products that make stakeholders smile, customers happy, and spreadsheets sing. With $30 million investments and $250 million business lines under his belt, it’s safe to say he’s been making high-stakes decisions while the rest of us were figuring out our morning coffee orders.Amit claims to be an expert in all things tech—Cloud Computing, Analytics, you name it. If it has a fancy acronym, he’s probably already mastered it. So, if you’re ready to learn how to turn a vague business idea into a multimillion-dollar reality (or at least how to make it sound like one), you’re in for a treat. 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 Ted Talk, Sachin talks about how mastering your communication skills can change your life and you can negotiate any reality. In his talk, he shares 7 rock solid secrets to speak with confidence, impact and influence.Sachin Thakur’s journey is a story of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Once rejected in job interviews, mocked for poor English, and bullied for the way he spoke, he was often overlooked and underestimated.He has spoken on Josh Talks platform, trainer many colleges and companies and their employes to speak confidentlySachin Thakur’s journey is a story of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Once rejected in job interviews, mocked for poor English, and bullied for the way he spoke, he was often overlooked and underestimated.He has spoken on Josh Talks platform, trainer many colleges and companies and their employes to speak confidently 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

Chandrashekhar Singh Kushwaha – THE JOSHMACHINE TEDx Speaker | Founder & CEO – MYNDOZ | Peak Performance Strategist | Public Speaking PowerhouseWhat does it take to live a beautiful life of legacy—one that’s not only successful but deeply significant?In this impactful TEDx Talk, Chandrashekhar Singh Kushwaha, globally known as THE JOSHMACHINE, reveals the mindset, rituals, and energy blueprint behind living a life that matters — one that fuels personal greatness and leaves an enduring impact. Founder & CEO – MYNDOZ, a purpose-driven startup focused on unlocking Peak Human Potential & Mental Wellness through coaching programs, books, podcasts, and seminars (online and offline)Serial Entrepreneur with 25+ years of leadership experience across business domainsHas personally mentored 5500+ startups, professionals, and business leaders on performance, mindset, and communicationAuthor of 3 Books: ? Soulful Leadership ? What If You Die Tomorrow? ? How to Create Catchy Brand and Domain Names? Authority in Peak Performance & Communication: With nearly four decades of stage experience, Chandrashekhar has built a reputation as one of India’s most energetic and impactful public speakers. He is a CEO Communication & Public Speaking Coach trusted by CXOs, business leaders, and politicians across the globe.His signature programs include:The CEO Influence Program – designed to shape charismatic, influential leadersRise Like a Superman – a peak performance framework crafted for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs seeking sustainable excellence 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

Cosa può ancora dirci l’arte nello spazio pubblico? È solo decoro urbano o può diventare strumento di cambiamento? Valerio Berruti ci invita a riflettere sul ruolo dell’arte fuori dai musei, tra bellezza, comunità e responsabilità. Un’occasione per guardare i luoghi con occhi nuovi. Utilizza l’antica tecnica dell’affresco, la scultura e la video-animazione per creare immagini essenziali, ispirate al mondo sospeso dell’infanzia, il momento della vita in cui tutto deve ancora avvenire. Nel 2009 partecipa alla 53a Biennale di Venezia dove presentata un’animazione composta da 600 disegni affrescati con la musica di Paolo Conte. È del 2011 il suo video Kizuna, esposto al Pola Museum di Tokyo con la colonna sonora di Ryuichi Sakamoto Nel 2018 lavora al cortometraggio, coprodotto da Sky Arte, La giostra di Nina musiche di Ludovico Einaudi. La grande giostra viene esposta nell’autunno del 2018 nella Chiesa di San Domenico di Alba e successivamente al MAXXI – Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo e alla Reggia di Venaria.Nel 2022 viene inaugurata la sua opera monumentale Alba, una scultura in acciaio inox bronzato alta oltre 12 metri donata dalla famiglia Ferrero alla Città di Alba, posizionata nella centrale piazza Michele Ferrero, dedicata all’imprenditore albese. 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