“Because innovation emerges from discomfort,” said Mr. Mandlik, a 17-year-old student and the founder of Project WAVE and BVocal, in his thought-provoking talk. A young visionary with immense ambition and creativity, Mr. Mandlik shared the idea of humanizing magic — that it is not supernatural but profoundly human. A passionate advocate of attempting the impossible, he illustrated how even the smallest moments, seemingly insignificant at first, can shape our journey and spark innovation — as they did in his own inspiring story. Shiv Mandlik,17, an IBDPYear1 student atAdani International School, Ahmedabad, is an innovator and changemaker at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social impact.A two-time startup founder, he created bVocal, a mental health advocacy app valued at ₹11 crores, and the ModularArm Pole, a safety solution adopted by Tata and Shell.Holding two patents, he also developed anAI-driven ocean cleanup and renewable energy system in TamilNadu.As founder of ProjectWave, he distributed 2,000+ PPE kits, impacting 15,000+ lives across India, Spain, and China.His geothermal desalination research is published in Elsevier.Athree-time school leader, multi-award-winning MUNparticipant, and the youngest Presiding Officer at IIMUN, Shiv blends innovation with leadership to drive global impact. 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