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Demystifying black box thinking and gut feeling | Chada Benmahcene | TEDxAURAK
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-04 15:12
Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship - Corporate entrepreneurship, first appearing in 1978, significantly impacts organizations, with 70% of new products originating from entrepreneurial initiatives [4][5] - The speaker introduces the "BLACK BOX" framework to foster intrapreneurship within corporations [7] - "BLACK" represents the environment: Business impact, Lifelong learning, Agility, Cross-functional collaboration, and Knowledge [7][8][9][11][14] - "BOX" represents the traits: Boldness, Ownership, and the X factor (being a differentiator) [17][19][20] Corporate Advantages - Large organizations offer unique opportunities to identify pain points and problems, driving business-driven initiatives [7] - Corporations provide invaluable learning opportunities through expertise and knowledge sharing among employees [8] - Agility can be found in corporations through movement between departments and exposure to different functions [9] - Cross-functional collaborations within corporations have a huge impact, enabling individuals to lead large projects [11] - Corporations possess vast amounts of data, with the amount of data available expected to exceed 100 zigabytes (a trillion gigabytes) by 2025 [14][15] Overcoming Startup Failure Rates - While 90% of startups fail, the speaker suggests that intrapreneurs within corporations can leverage the corporate environment to increase their chances of success [6][7][21] - Nurturing boldness, ownership, and the "X factor" can shift the odds from a 90% startup failure rate to a 70% success rate for corporate initiatives [17][19][20][21]
What If you traded formulas for full houses? | Sara Deebajah | TEDxKhilda
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-04 15:05
Business Transition & Motivation - Speaker initially pursued pharmacy studies and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 10 years [1] - Dissatisfaction with being an employee and a desire for greater autonomy led to the decision to start a business [1] - Initial business venture, a pharmaceutical warehouse, was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic [1] - Speaker's family provided motivation and support to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors [1] Business Ventures & Event Management - A home accessories business named " نوربا (Norba)" was established, selling diffusers and candles [1] - Challenges in finding a company to fully support the launch event for "نوربا (Norba)" led to the speaker organizing the event independently [1] - The success of the launch event revealed a gap in the market for event and space management services [1] - This realization led to the creation of "ذا دومين (The Domain)", an event and space management company [1] "ذا دومين (The Domain)" & Business Philosophy - "ذا دومين (The Domain)" transforms spaces, such as theaters, into venues for comedy shows, discussions, and coaching sessions [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of learning from all experiences, even those seemingly unrelated to one's current path [1] - The speaker encourages embracing current situations and extracting value from them, regardless of whether they align with long-term goals [1]
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Forbes· 2025-09-04 00:10
Career Trends - The document discusses the benefits of building a portfolio career as an entrepreneur [1] Resource Links - The document provides links to external resources related to the topic [1]
Why I’m obsessed with barbering | Gum Cruz | TEDxYouth@DLSUSHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-03 16:44
Career & Skill Development - The speaker initially pursued HRM due to uncertainty about their future career path [3] - The speaker's career path included roles in banking and entrepreneurship before finding success in barbering, demonstrating an unconventional journey [5][6][8] - Skill stacking, combining seemingly unrelated skills from HRM and banking, contributed to the speaker's success as a barber and educator [15] - Embracing new opportunities and continuous learning are crucial for personal and professional growth [16] Entrepreneurship & Industry Impact - Starting a business is challenging and requires perseverance [8][9] - The speaker's mission is to uplift the barbering industry in the Philippines by providing education and inspiration [23] - The speaker's pursuit of barbering education in the UK aimed to gain credibility and knowledge to improve the local industry [24][25] - The speaker's work as a barbering educator has a positive impact on a larger scale, boosting self-confidence in others [30][31] Personal Fulfillment & Purpose - A simple haircut can significantly boost a person's self-confidence [21] - The speaker found purpose in giving people a boost of self-confidence through barbering [31] - The speaker's purpose includes uplifting the barbering industry and inspiring others [31]
Entrepreneurship & Impact | Mr. Elwinder Singh | TEDxKIITUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-03 16:26
[Applause] Good morning and thank you very much for having me. When I first saw the theme of this year's TEDex event, Catalyst, moments that spark unforgettable change, it got me to reminisce and reflect about the key moments in my own life. Moments that translated into decisions that led me down my own entrepreneurial journey.An entrepreneurial journey that I'm going to share with you today. Close to nine years ago, back in my hometown of Quoalumpo, Malaysia, I found myself utterly lost trying to look afte ...
El poder de tu voz en una economía emergente | Flavio Gálvez | TEDxCamacho Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-03 15:41
Mi nombre es Flavio Gálvez, hago contenido empresarial. En realidad me encanta leer bastante de temas del Perú, me encanta informarme, me encanta que la gente tome decisiones adecuadas. Yo vengo a contarles el poder de que todos podamos tener como vos en una economía emergente como el Perú. Todos los peruanos tenemos historias que contar, es parte de nuestra ADN en absolutamente todos. No importa qué edad tengas. Como les comentaba, está nuestra esencia del ADN peruano el tema de poder contar historias. Aho ...
Daring Pitches | Ina von Spies | TEDxHHL
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:54
Pitching Fundamentals - Knowing your audience (partners, customers, investors) is crucial for tailoring your message [3][4][5][6] - Simplicity is key; avoid technical jargon and focus on clear communication [6][7][8] - Show your personality and passion to build trust with the audience [10][11][12] - A clear call to action is essential to get the desired support [13][14][15] - Manage expectations regarding the outcome of the pitch session [18][19] Audience Segmentation - Partners need to understand the product's viability and integration potential [3][4][14] - Customers need to know the problem solved, price, and reliability of the product [4][15] - Investors want to assess market viability, market positioning, and competition [5][15] Delivery Techniques - Stand tall, use your voice effectively, and build a connection with the audience [9] - Breathe to manage nervousness and show your true self [10] - Dare to be yourself and avoid hiding behind technicalities [10][13] Financial Asks - When asking investors, be prepared to state the specific amount needed (e.g., €1.5 million) and its intended use (product improvement, marketing, market expansion) [15] - Overcome the fear of asking for large sums of money [16][17] Entrepreneurial Mindset - Be prepared for difficult times and demonstrate commitment to the venture [12][13] - Embrace imperfection and focus on contributing to the betterment of the world [20]
Empowering Young Africans to Grow Africa | Lady Comfort Ocran | TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:26
Youth Development & Empowerment - The organization aims to empower a new generation of young people to take control of their destiny and create change in their communities [4] - Statistics indicate a significant youth population in Africa, with 400 million (million) young people aged 15-35, projected to double to 800 million (million) by 2050 [4][5] - In Ghana, approximately 13 million (million) young people aged 15-35, with only one in three employed, highlighting a significant challenge [5] Springboard Rosho Foundation's Initiatives - Springboard Rosho Foundation engages young people by providing hope and ideas, focusing on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mentorship, and career guidance [6][7] - The foundation has impacted the lives of over 800,000 (thousand) young people through its programs [7] - The organization partners with institutions like Mastercard Foundation and MTN to deliver programs such as the Ghana Growth Program [7][13] Success Stories & Impact - The organization highlights success stories of individuals like Michael, a former yogurt seller who pursued education and became a manager, demonstrating the power of belief [8][9][10][11] - Another example is Thomas, who established a private primary school in his community after being inspired by the program, showcasing the power of boldness [11][12][13] Ghana Growth Program - The Ghana Growth Program focuses on opportunities in the extended value chain for agriculture and at vet [14] - The program has a presence in all 16 regional capitals and 48 districts, reaching 440,000 (thousand) young men, women, and persons with disabilities [14][15]
Failing Forward | Abdur Rehman Shamsi | TEDxSICAS DHA Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 15:30
बैठे हैं अभी तक सारे। मैं होता मैं तो चले गया होता अभी तक। सो, दोज़ ऑफ़ यू हु हैव स्टेड हियर। थैंक यू वेरी मच। आई विल टू कीप आई विल ट्राइ टू कीप दिस शॉट एंड लाइट एज़ हार्दिक भाई डिड। इट्स इट्स अ बिट सीरियस मोटिवेशन सॉर्ट ऑफ़ टॉपिक व्हिच आई हैव चोजन। इट्स फेलिंग फॉरवर्ड। अ बिट अबाउट मी। आई हैव कम फ्रॉम कराची। ग्रेजुएटेड फ्रॉम निक्स कॉलेज। ऑलवेज बीन एन एकेडमिकली स्टाइल स्टूडेंट। मतलब मेरी फ्लेक्स नहीं करूंगा लेकिन ए लेवल मैंने टॉप इन पाकिस्तान की है अकाउंटिंग में। बैक इन माय तो वेरी फॉर सेट अब्बू के साथ मेरी डील ...
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Forbes· 2025-08-29 23:30
Here are 7 entrepreneur behaviours that many believe are normal, that actually do more harm: https://t.co/GPTrrRD69y https://t.co/MBmgp27C1C ...