The global opportunity disparity | Ammar Akhtar | TEDxBute Street

Ecosystem & Opportunity - The success of innovators like Gates, Jobs, Musk, and Zuckerberg is attributed to the supportive ecosystem in the US [1][2][3] - Building something extraordinary requires more than just talent; it needs an ecosystem that fosters growth and provides support [3] - The disparity between the "first world" and the "third world" lies in factors like rule of law, equality, and access to basic necessities [11][12] - China's economic transformation since 1978 demonstrates the power of creating an ecosystem that fosters winners, with GDP reaching almost 20 trillion and over 300 billionaires [14] - It takes a nation to create innovation and innovators, highlighting the importance of a supportive environment [16] Immigration & Global Disparity - People migrate from "third world" countries to the West (EU, UK, US) due to disparities in opportunities and living conditions [11] - Many attempting illegal immigration lack information about legal immigration processes and opportunities [18] - Addressing illegal immigration requires creating equal opportunities in every country, enabling people to build their lives and businesses in their home countries [19] - The speaker emphasizes the need to build an ecosystem beyond race, religion, ethnicity, or nationality to foster global innovation [21] - Individuals spend $15,000 to $18,000 to get on a boat to immigrate illegally, this money could be used as seed capital to build a company [17]