TEDxUSFQ - Jens Thobo-Carlsen | Jens Thobo-Carlsen | TEDxUSFQ

Overcoming Fear & Entrepreneurship - The speaker shares a personal narrative of overcoming adversity, including academic struggles and family financial crisis, to illustrate the power of embracing fear as a motivator [1][2][3][7][8] - Entrepreneurship is presented as a path to personal freedom and impact, not just financial success [8][10] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's passions and convictions, even in the face of uncertainty and potential setbacks [3][10][18] Financial Wellness & Innovation - The company aims to address financial stress, which is identified as a major contributor to mental health issues, by providing solutions to individuals trapped in cycles of debt [11][12][13] - The company is developing AI-powered tools to predict and prevent users from falling into financial hardship, emphasizing proactive intervention [16] - The company secured a significant pre-seed funding round to build a global company that will change the way credit is delivered [14] Company Vision & Social Impact - The company's mission is to revolutionize the credit industry by providing accompanied credit solutions, drawing an analogy to responsible car sales [17] - The company is committed to challenging conventional norms and building a company in Ecuador that can have a global impact on financial well-being [17] - The company views fear as a catalyst for innovation and a constant reminder to question and improve its approach [15][16]