In his TEDx talk at SVKM NMIMS, Navi Mumbai, Jay Khatri AKA ToasterRoaster shares how failure, persistence, and innovation shaped his journey. He reflects on turning setbacks into stepping stones, pushing himself beyond comfort zones, and daring to chase ideas that once seemed out of reach.Through stories of highs, lows, and key turning points, Jay highlights the lessons that built his resilience and vision. His talk is not just about personal growth—it’s about showing that today’s struggles fuel tomorrow’s success, and that anyone can create impact with courage and consistency. Hi, My name is Jay Khatri but you might know me as “ToasterRoaster” or “Toasty”. I’m a 23 year old Live-Streamer and A Gaming + tech content creator. I also was a finalist in Playground Season 1 & 2 (World’s first gaming reality show with digital content legends like CarryMinati, triggered insaan, scout and mortal) I’m popularly known for my Valorant Livestreams and PC Tech Content.I’ve done BA hons in Mass communication (digital media) from USLM @ KU 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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