In the early 2000s, a young boy from a remote village surrounded by the waters of Nikli Haor studied under kerosene lamps, dreaming about a world he couldn’t yet see. There was no electricity, no internet only curiosity. That boy grew up to be Sohag Mia, now known to millions as Sohag360 one of Bangladesh’s leading tech creators. But his story isn’t just about success; it’s about resilience, curiosity, and the power of self-learning. In this heartfelt TEDxSUST talk, Sohag shares how a child fascinated by a Nokia 1100 became the voice of the digital generation. He reflects on how limited access, slow internet, and a lack of opportunities shaped his hunger to learn and why Bangladesh’s next tech revolution must rise from its villages, where raw talent often goes unseen. Through humor, honesty, and insight, Sohag reminds us that innovation doesn’t begin with privilege it begins with curiosity and courage. Founder of “Sohag360,” one of Bangladesh’s earliest and most popular tech YouTube channels (1.9M subscribers & 888K+ Facebook followers) • BBA & MBA, Daffodil International University • Managing Director, Techaloy (IT skills development platform) • Organizer of TEDxDaffodilU event • Recipient of the Rising Youth Award by the Education Minister of Bangladesh 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