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Starting Up and Soaring High: Lessons in Entrepreneurship | Subhas Sapkota | TEDxTechspire College
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-08 15:22
नमस्ते गुड आफ्टरनून सब एयरलाइंस के सीओ एयरलाइंस सीओ एस अ सीओ कॉर्पोरेट इंट्रोडक्शन बनने एस एंटरप्रेनर्स मलाइ इंट्रोड्यूस करना चाह रश मा मेरो पर्सनल एक्सपीरियंस मा बिनेस कसरी गर्नी र बिनेस क्र पर्सनल एक्सपीरियंस दिस लाइ स्टेप वाइज स्टेप्स टिप्स ग्रुप माने सब फर्स्ट मा स्टार्ट गर बिजनेस म बुदा म को सिक्स क्लास मा पदा बाटो छ क्लास को एग्जाम सके पछ जो वेकेशन थियो त वेकेशन मा नॉर्मली एक महीना को वेकेशन मा खेलने को संदर्भ में मेरे छ की दाई जो वहां संग बाजार मा तर बेचना म बिनेस गया वहां को आज साथी जा फर्स्ट मा स्ट ...
The Emotional Algorithm of Innovation | Vedant Anand | TEDxSRMIST
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-08 15:11
Imagine [Music] a time when the world was unknown. When vast oceans were unexplored and maps had blank spaces in them labeled with a warning here be dragons. Curiosity.The urge to know what lies beyond to reach places which I once thought were impossible to reach. The same forces drives humanity to build space station, submarines and AI. But here is something which we rarely ask.What emotion fuels innovation. What pushes a scientist to design a mass rover or an engineer to build an underwater submarine. Tec ...
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Balaji· 2025-08-08 14:04
Regulate big tech with a thousand startup piranhas.Or protect big tech with a thousand anti-startup regulations.Those are the choices.a16z (@a16z):Innovation does more to keep Big Tech in check than regulation ever could.@balajis says billion-dollar acquisitions are a sign of Big Tech’s weakness. They show what incumbents couldn't build and fund startup piranhas to fill the gaps.Block the exits, and you shut down the https://t.co/y1lzLWoILV ...
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Balaji· 2025-08-08 14:03
RT a16z (@a16z)Innovation does more to keep Big Tech in check than regulation ever could.@balajis says billion-dollar acquisitions are a sign of Big Tech’s weakness. They show what incumbents couldn't build and fund startup piranhas to fill the gaps.Block the exits, and you shut down the next generation. ...
Simmons: The humanization of pets has never been stronger
CNBC Television· 2025-08-08 11:58
a first on CNBC interview is Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons. Jeff, I just want to talk about this because I have a personal interest as an owner of two dogs. And I want to say now, six fish.At this point, we have animals throughout our house. Our kids love them. What exactly is driving the demand for animal health products.To the point that we've seen your stock jump the way that it did. >> Tom, great to be with you this morning. And it's exactly that.And that is that the personalization of that pet in the home, t ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-08 10:20
Claims of Britain being world-beating can sound desperate, as it struggles to convince even its own firms that its prospects are anything but gloomy.Yet Britain remains a place where ideas spark https://t.co/h2kp1khHTV ...
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Market Spotter· 2025-08-08 05:00
Innovation drives the #crypto space. What’s the most exciting project right now? ...
The Digital Divide: Roots of Inequality, Branches of Opportunity | Mahi Deshpande | TEDxYouth@AICS
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-07 14:59
Core Argument - The presentation addresses the digital divide as a significant global inequality, hindering overall societal potential [5][18] - It emphasizes that bridging the digital divide can lead to the reduction of other global inequalities, such as those in education and healthcare [22] Historical Context - Geographic differences in early civilizations led to unequal resource access and innovation, planting the seeds for modern inequalities [8][9] - Colonialism exacerbated these inequalities by stripping resources and power from many countries, setting them back in industrialization and innovation [13] - The Industrial Revolution further widened the gap, with some nations rapidly industrializing while others struggled for survival [11][12] Current State - Digital technology is deeply integrated into daily life, making access crucial for healthcare, education, and other essential services [2][19][20] - Over 26 billion people worldwide lack access to digital technology [22] Call to Action - Individuals can contribute to bridging the digital divide by donating old devices, supporting relevant organizations, and raising awareness [23][24] - Collective effort is needed to ensure equitable growth and access to technology for all [24]
The invisible roots of social change | Satyam Arora | TEDxYouth@AICS
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-07 14:59
[Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] [Applause] Hi everyone, good evening.Let's do a small exercise before we go deep into the talk which talks about invisible roots of social change. Everyone close your eyes. Don't worry, I'll still be around when you open it.Now, imagine you're standing at the edge of the forest. It's quiet. You look around, you see nothing but trees, but beneath your feet, something powerful is happening.Roots are intertwining, sharing water, nutrients, reaching deep. Yes, even messages. ...
Elanco(ELAN) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-07 13:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Elanco reported revenue of $1,241 million, representing a 5% increase on a reported basis and an 8% organic constant currency growth driven by a 5% increase in volume and a 3% contribution from price [43][44] - Adjusted EBITDA was $238 million, a decrease of $37 million year-over-year, while adjusted EPS was $0.26, down $0.04 year-over-year [48] - The net debt leverage ratio improved to four times, reflecting strong second quarter results and working capital discipline [8][48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Pet Health revenue increased by 11%, driven by demand for key innovation products and contributions from the vaccine portfolio [11][44] - International Pet Health grew by 7% in organic constant currency, led by demand for AdTab and ZENRELIA [12][44] - The U.S. Farm Animal business grew by 5%, while international farm animal revenue increased by 6% in organic constant currency [13][45] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall pet health market is experiencing double-digit growth, with significant contributions from innovative products like Credelio Quattro and ZENRELIA [20][21] - The dermatology market is growing rapidly, with ZENRELIA gaining market share and achieving a reorder rate of almost 80% [21][27] - The farm animal market is supported by increased demand for animal protein, with Experior showing rapid adoption and strong customer retention [30][31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on growth, innovation, and cash generation, with a clear path to becoming a leader in pet health and farm animal markets [6][10] - Elanco is increasing its full-year innovation revenue expectations by $60 million, reflecting strong performance across multiple products [8][15] - The Elanco Ascend initiative aims to drive efficiencies and improve productivity through automation and AI [39][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating external uncertainties and executing long-term growth strategies, with a strong position to raise revenue and earnings outlook [10][56] - The company anticipates organic constant currency growth of 5% to 6% for the full year, with adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $850 million to $890 million [10][50] - Management highlighted the importance of innovation in stabilizing the base business and driving future growth [10][76] Other Important Information - The company is actively managing tariff risks and has implemented strategies to mitigate potential impacts, estimating a net impact of $10 million to $14 million for 2025 [9][53] - Elanco's cash generated from operations was $237 million in the quarter, compared to $200 million in the same quarter last year [48] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about some of the accelerated investments being made in the business? - Management indicated that investments are focused on DTC spending for Credelio Quattro and R&D for upcoming blockbusters, with a strong market response supporting these initiatives [61][62] Question: What are the expectations for the sustainability of mid-single-digit growth for the company? - Management believes that the base business is stable, with innovation expected to drive additional growth, and emphasized the importance of maximizing the potential of their product portfolio [72][76] Question: Can you provide insight into the main contributors to the increased innovation sales target? - Management noted that growth is being led by multiple products, particularly Credelio Quattro, and highlighted the seasonal nature of some products [81] Question: How does the company plan to allocate upside in a given quarter? - Management stated that they will monitor the effectiveness of investments in sales and marketing or R&D and adjust spending accordingly [83] Question: Can you discuss the margin uplift from innovation gaining scale? - Management confirmed that margin accretion is expected as new products gain scale, with a focus on operational improvements and leveraging existing cost structures [90][92]