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The Economist· 2025-12-18 23:00
In the coming year, innovation and entrepreneurship will continue to suffer as a consequence of Donald Trump’s university funding cuts and immigration restrictions https://t.co/4RwxDZkQgBIllustration: Alex Merto https://t.co/RDqhtRHB8c ...
When does buying a storefront make more sense than renting?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-18 20:17
Listen and subscribe to The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcast. Are you an entrepreneur looking to open a storefront? Here’s what you need to know… This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, SERHANT. founder and media personality Ryan Serhant joins the show to answer the question: Should I buy or rent commercial real estate for my business? Serhant shares his expert advice on the real estate market and offers top guidance for entrepreneurs ...
Entrepreneurship | Pedro Favaro Cagnolati | TEDxMaple Bear Ribeirão Preto Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 17:24
Entrepreneurship. Yeah, entrepreneurship. You might be thinking why a younger boy like me is talking about this peculiar thing.My name is Pedro and all this time when I went to the mall with my family in a Sunday afternoon to have lunch. After eating, I went to the library to buy a gift for a friend with my mother and my brother. When I went there, I saw a book for sale named 101 Essential Principles for Entrepreneurship.When I saw that book, I realized that I already want to buy it. So, I asked for my mom ...
Cree, crea, cría | Mavi Villatoro | TEDxVia Augusta Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 16:20
Core Philosophy & Values - The company's core philosophy revolves around "criar y crear" (nurturing and creating), emphasizing the interconnectedness of personal well-being and professional success [7] - The company prioritizes creating a supportive environment where being a mother is valued, not seen as a burden [1][2] - The company aims to cultivate a new corporate culture and social contract that places life and care at the center [3] - The company values community, collaboration, and honoring the process of creation [16] Business Practices & Innovation - The company has innovated by building a community-driven business model, emphasizing that it is "many," not just a family business [4] - The company implements flexible work arrangements, including flexible hours (20, 30, 10 hours per week or as needed) and the ability to work remotely [10] - The company starts meetings with a check-in to connect and discuss feelings, fostering a supportive team environment [9] Social Impact & Advocacy - The company's mission is to transform the city into a more welcoming place for children and families [13] - The company believes that internal transformation is necessary to create a positive external impact [14] - The company advocates for a shift in societal values to prioritize human values over productivity and to support working mothers [1] - The company highlights the alarming statistics of postpartum depression (14%) and anxiety (8%) among Spanish mothers, emphasizing the need for support [1]
Breaking the Societal Bubble of Expectations | Richa Maheshwari | TEDxBMU
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 16:13
I'm a fashion photographer, ad filmmaker, a gold medalist in communication design, a world record holder, and someone who's been to 62 countries in the last 10 years. But today, I'm not going to talk about the destinations I have been to. In fact, I'm going to talk about the bubbles I had to break to be on that very first flight.>> Stand back. >> I was born in a small city. A girl raised by her grandmother and father in a house where money was tied and dreams were even tighter.But I always knew that I wante ...
Why you should choose visibility over comfort | Sahil Sachdeva | TEDxBMU
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 16:13
Personal Branding & Marketing - The core message revolves around breaking personal "bubbles" of fear, failure, and self-doubt to achieve one's potential [1][15][40] - Building a personal brand is presented as a key strategy to unlock opportunities and overcome limitations [19][20] - The importance of online presence in the digital era is emphasized, highlighting the shift from traditional offices to remote work and the increasing reliance on social media [22] - Personal branding is defined as presenting oneself with intent and embodying value, not just self-promotion or fake followers [23][24] - Creating valuable content on social media is crucial for attracting attention and building a positive reputation [26][27] Networking & Relationship Building - Networking is essential for leveraging a personal brand and creating opportunities [29][31] - Opportunities often arise through connections and relationships with others [30] - Social media platforms can be used to connect with top personalities and build a global network [35][36] - Providing value to others is key to building strong relationships and fostering reciprocity [37][39] Entrepreneurial Journey & Resilience - The narrative shares a personal journey of overcoming failures in startups and music to find success in personal branding and PR [4][5][6][8][13][14] - Resilience and patience are highlighted as crucial qualities for achieving long-term goals [16]
Focus will be on managing debt levels & fiscal consolidation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The Economic Times· 2025-12-17 19:01
Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility - The government aims to manage debt levels and focus on fiscal consolidation in the upcoming financial year, urging states to control their borrowing due to rising debt-to-GDP ratios [7] - The Centre anticipates that general government debt will decrease to 56.1% of GDP in the current financial year, down from over 60% post-Covid [2][7] State Financial Accountability - Finance Minister Sitharaman emphasized the need for greater accountability and transparency in state finances, stating that states must follow the Centre's lead in reducing debt levels [2][7] - She warned that if states do not manage their debt-to-GSDP within the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) limits, they will end up borrowing to service existing loans rather than for developmental purposes [4][5][7] Economic Growth Drivers - The services sector contributes 60% to GDP, but there is a call for the manufacturing sector to accelerate through innovation, as private participation in research and development in India is only 36%, compared to nearly 70% globally [5][7] - The government plans to support entrepreneurship across the country rather than limiting manufacturing growth to special economic zones, aiming to enhance India's share in global trade [6][7]
Brave Men, Bold Businesses | Olushola Olaleye | TEDxAdmiralty Way
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-17 17:06
Can I kindly ask all the men in the room to close their eyes for the next 10 seconds? And as you do so, kindly look back to the last time you felt the most like a man. Think even deeper. When was the last time you felt the most masculine? Now open. For most of us, the last time we felt the most like a man was perhaps when we sorted the house rent without any contribution from the female gender. Aha, I see someone there. For some others, it's the last time you gave mommy money and tried to prove that you are ...
How we should actually measure success | Anna Natsvlishvili | TEDxJönköping University
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-16 17:45
So we grew up surrounded by limits. Grades define how smart we are. Titles define how successful we are.And sometimes our own voice in our head defined the biggest limits. My childhood was full of transitions. And of course, I wasn't the only one.But I was born in Georgia, then went to Greece, then when I was 5 years old, back to Georgia to go to school. Then I stayed there for like two years, then back to school in Greece to continue the school. And of course, I I skipped three grades within one year becau ...
Readiness follows action | Sparsh Agarwal | TEDxIIMT University
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-16 16:24
Company Overview & Motivation - The speaker co-founded two startups providing mobility solutions and IT consultancy services across three continents in 13 countries [5] - The initial idea for the carpooling platform, রাইড buddy, stemmed from observing people traveling the same route at the same time [6] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of showing up and being present, rather than waiting to be fully prepared [3] Business Development & Challenges - The company started as a college project in 2022, initially self-funded through freelancing [5][7][8] - Early challenges included building a team with limited resources, leading to the realization that investing in the right team members is crucial [9] - The company experienced failures with its first two application versions, learning and iterating to reach the seventh version [9] Funding & Growth - The company received government grants (state and central) and attracted investors, including the Vice President of American Express [12] - The IMT business incubator played a significant role in grooming the speaker and helping the company access funding and resources [11][12] - The speaker highlights that funding and technological advancements didn't wait for the company to be fully ready; progress began when they started [12] Key Takeaway - The speaker encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start even if they are not fully ready or perfect, as readiness comes with beginning [13][14]