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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]
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Andrew Tate· 2025-10-31 15:18
RT THE WAR ROOM (@ReachTWR)Most people confuse a state of readiness with a state of comfort.If you're waiting for the feeling of being comfortable and confident,You'll never do anything amazing in your life.Ready doesn't mean comfortable and confident, ready means ABLE. ...
Redefining Ready: A Talk for the Uncertain | Sneha Sathish | TEDxYouth@Paparangi
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-09 15:55
I used to believe that being ready meant having it all together. So having the right degree, the perfect job, the confidence to speak like your whole life is mapped out in front of you. But one moment stands out particularly for me when that broke that illusion.And that is when I was standing backstage when Miss Canterbury announced their top five and I was waiting with my heels pinched and my hands were trembling around the mic and a part of me was whispering, "Wow, is this where I'm supposed to be?" It wa ...
'Excuse me': Dem Sen. and Army vet clashes with Hegseth over military in L.A.
MSNBC· 2025-06-11 18:13
Military Readiness & Lethality - Readiness, training, and accountability are integral components of lethality, enhancing capability and standards [1] - Increased readiness and accountability contribute to a more lethal military force [1] - The current military activities, such as guarding buildings and maintaining vehicles, are perceived as diminishing military readiness and focus [4] Law Enforcement Support - The mission in Los Angeles focuses on maintaining law and order, protecting law enforcement agents from attacks [2] - National Guard and Marines are deployed to defend ICE agents, performing a civil function under the Constitution [3] - US military support for law enforcement officers has historical precedent [3] Constitutional & Legal Concerns - Concerns exist regarding the legality of the military's current activities, specifically guarding buildings [4] - The deployment of military personnel is framed as civil enforcement, aligning with law enforcement authorities rather than direct US military action [3]