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Forbes· 2025-07-31 13:35
The inventors, entrepreneurs and wealth-builders on the fifth annual 50 Over 50 list are using the wisdom and confidence earned from age to leave the world better than they found it.ForbesWomen Editor Maggie McGrath reflects on the #ForbesOver50 list. https://t.co/7ZPFluIoFg https://t.co/in4PZvhR9d ...
Why Big Funds Are Good For Entrepreneurs
20VC with Harry Stebbings· 2025-07-31 05:00
Almost everything about a big fund is good for the entrepreneur. Let me tell you what I mean. One, big fund you do more deals. You have 30 deals. You have more news.It's more exciting to be in a portfolio with 30 names than 10, right. In the last year, right. You have more news flow. You have more good things happen.Cuz even if you're just a freaking index, if you do 30 deals a year and we all end up at roughly the same picking ratio, and we saw that analysis, you know, the benchmark versus Andre, the picki ...
The Soulful Rise from Silence | Rekha Babulkar | TEDxTechnocrats Institute Of Technology
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-30 15:44
Personal Development & Transformation - Overcoming early life challenges, including starting work at 17 due to family needs and struggling with English communication [1][2] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-reflection to understand personal challenges and emotions [6][9] - Rewiring negative thoughts and beliefs is crucial for personal growth, highlighting the significance of self-talk [12][14] - Embracing pain as a "portal for success" and learning from it, rather than avoiding it [16][17] - Releasing negative emotions like anger, guilt, and doubt is essential for building a strong foundation [21] - Rising above challenges by making the best out of every situation, turning "lemons into lemonade" [22] - Focusing on the present and building the future from today, regardless of past experiences [25] Entrepreneurship & Impact - The speaker became a manager at 26, overcoming gender and age-related difficulties [5] - The speaker started a garment factory employing 350 women, though the business eventually failed [8] - The speaker's organization has impacted 32,000 women through mindfulness sessions and created 900+ soulful families [28] - The speaker's mission is to create 1 million soulful families through positive emotions and relationships [28]
One life, live it like a legend | Mohammad Zohaib | TEDxMaharashtra College
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 15:58
Mindset & Vision - The speaker emphasizes shifting from a "one day" mindset to a "day one" mindset to achieve goals [2][3] - Passion and a strong vision are critical for success, powerful enough to keep one awake at night [3] - Manifestation is presented as a serious concept, suggesting that a strong vision can influence reality [3] Risk & Stress Management - Breaking the "matrix" of societal expectations (school, job, family, etc) requires taking risks [3] - Successful individuals run towards stress and manage it effectively [4] - Handling stress and solving complex problems, especially for wealthy individuals, can lead to financial success [4] - The speaker views complacency as a threat and advocates for constant change and adaptation [5] Discipline & Legacy - Discipline and consistent routines are essential for building something lasting [6] - Disruptive thinking, such as introducing innovative sales strategies, can create a competitive advantage [7][8][9] - Building a legacy involves empowering others and changing their lives [14][15] - Legacy is defined as something internal, created through loyalty, friendship, and positive impact on others [14][15] - The speaker advocates for long-term thinking focused on legacy rather than short-term lifestyle benefits [19] Karma & Gratitude - The speaker suggests reversing the concept of karma by consistently doing good to attract positive outcomes [11][12] - Gratitude towards family and others is emphasized as a powerful force [16]
Criticism isn't rejection, rather an opportunity to grow | Zaiba Sarang | TEDxMaharashtra College
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 15:57
Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy - Don't fall in love with your idea, fall in love with the problem of your customer; idea is the seed, the problem is the soil [2] - Don't take criticism personally, especially in business; it's a signal to improve, not a rejection [3] - Don't chase too many rabbits; focus on one problem at a time [3][4] - Don't scale without a strategy; more sales people is not equal to more sales, more sales is equal to right strategy, right people at the right time [4] - Don't burn yourself out; balance personal and professional life [5] Startup Journey & Lessons Learned - The speaker shared five important lessons from 15 years of entrepreneurship, including two failed startups and one successful startup that generated over 1 billion INR (approximately $12 million USD) in revenue last year [1] - In 2011, the speaker launched their first tech company, Dipzer InfoTech, with two friends, but it failed because the software was a desktop-based application in a market moving towards web-based solutions [1] - In 2015, the speaker started an e-commerce website, Gift Punch, selling cute little gifts online, but it failed due to logistics issues and focusing on two businesses simultaneously [3] - In 2022, I Think Logistics hired 30 sales people at once but failed because they lacked direction and a clear strategy [4]
How a Passion for Food Built Bangladesh’s Beloved Restaurant Empire | A.K.M Lutfur Rahman | TEDxCOU
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 15:41
[মিউজিক] বাস্তব আর স্বপ্ন কিছু সময় আগেও বা কিছু ঘন্টা আগেও আমার স্বপ্ন ছিল এটা হন আমি যদি কিছু বলতাম আমাকে যখন এইজন্য মনোনয়ন দেয়া হলো আমি চিন্তা করলাম যে আমি তো ভাতের ব্যবসা করি রাস্তার পাশে ভাত বিক্রি করি আমার আবার কি বলার আছে ওরা আমাকে বলল জন্য আমি কিছু বলতেই হবে তখন আমার একটা স্বপ্ন থেকে ফেল আমি কিছু বলবো আর এখন বাস্টার স্বপ্নটাই আমার বাসটা হল যে আমি বলতেছি আমার কুমিল্লা জেলার উপজেলায় এলাকায় আমার বাড়ি আমার নাম এত বুফুর রহমান আমরা পীর ভাই বাবা সরকারি চাকরি করতেন মা এখনো আমাদের সাথে ছায়ার মত আছে এই রেস্ ...
كيف علمتني الخسارة أن أربح | Khaled Fares | TEDxAlQudsUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 14:50
Business Development & Entrepreneurship - Overcoming initial setbacks is crucial for future success, viewing failures as opportunities for growth and learning [1] - Integrity and trustworthiness are fundamental to building strong relationships with clients and partners, leading to financial success [1] - Balancing education, business ventures, and family commitments is achievable with dedication and proper time management [1] - Sharing values, ethics, and vision is essential when forming partnerships, even more so than financial considerations [1] - Starting small, with the founder handling multiple roles (accounting, marketing, sales, and even physical labor), is a viable approach for new businesses [1] - The company expanded from a one-person operation to over 100 employees, demonstrating significant growth and success [1] - The company's operations have extended beyond Palestine to Jordan, Morocco, and Turkey, indicating international expansion [1] Core Values & Social Impact - Supporting one's parents and contributing to the community are vital aspects of Palestinian society [1] - The company aims to provide safe and comfortable housing, contributing to the well-being of the community [1] - The company's expansion to other countries is intended to strengthen its roots in Palestine, not to abandon the homeland [1]
Why I Dropped Out, Unfiltered Journey of Building a Company | Sabuj Bala | TEDxSGGSCC Studio
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 14:48
आज से 3 साल पहले मेरे 12थ के एग्जाम स्टार्ट होने वाले थे। जब सारे बच्चे एग्जाम की प्रिपरेशन कर रहे थे, तब मैंने स्कूल ही ड्रॉप आउट कर दिया। हां, छोड़ दिया। और आज मैं एक सोशल मीडिया स्ट्रेटजिस्ट, कॉपीराइटर और एक एंटरप्रेन्योर हूं। मेरे Instagram पे ऑलमोस्ट 1 लाख फॉलोवर्स हैं। और मैं अपने एक खुद की इंटरनेशनल मार्केटिंग एजेंसी रन करता हूं। और हमारी 15 लोगों की टीम है। लेकिन मैंने स्कूल क्यों छोड़ा और मैं यहां तक कैसे आया वो मैं आगे बताऊंगा। लेकिन यह जर्नी और यह स्टोरी हो सकता है कि आपके लाइफ को और माइंडसेट को ...
How a Teenager Turned His Phone into a Business | Aviral Tomar | TEDxSGGSCC Studio
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 14:48
Business Development & Strategy - The individual initially aimed to pursue IIT based on parental advice but later shifted focus after being inspired by a 19-year-old with a $5 million company [1] - The individual experimented with over 20 YouTube channels and 15 Instagram theme pages, including an unsuccessful online Diwali kurta business [2] - The individual started video editing, earning ₹4,000 (approximately $50) per month from a client obtained through a contact [2] - By the end of 2023, the individual earned their first ₹100,000 (approximately $1,200) [2] - In January 2024, the individual closed two international clients, earning $1,500 in the first month, exceeding the total earnings of 2023 [2] - By the third quarter of 2024, the individual scaled their agency to approximately $5,000 per month [2] Education & Personal Beliefs - The individual believes the current education system is flawed and aims to reform it, drawing inspiration from the ancient Indian Gurukul system [3] - The individual emphasizes the importance of starting early, giving one's best, and maintaining discipline over motivation [3] - The individual believes that consistent effort and dedication make failure impossible and advises against skipping days to maintain compounding effects and avoid missing opportunities [3] Revenue & Growth - The individual's agency generates close to $1 million in revenue with a team of over 15 people [1] - The individual has over 50 million views on social media [1]