We're living in a golden era of innovation, says entrepreneur Ashwini Anburajan -- but venture capital hasn't evolved to keep up, and start-ups aren't getting the funding they need to grow. In this quick talk, she shares the story of how her company became part of an entirely new way to raise capital, using the powers of cooperation and cryptocu...

As digital assets like cryptocurrency and NFTs become more mainstream, design thinker and head of Instagram Adam Mosseri believes that creators are uniquely positioned to benefit. These blockchain-enabled technologies could remove the need for a "middleman" in the form of large social media platforms, allowing creators to more freely distribute ...

Currency -- the bills and coins you carry in your wallet and in your bank account -- is founded on marketing, on the belief that banks and governments are trustworthy. Now, Paul Kemp-Robertson walks us through a new generation of currency, supported by that same marketing ... but on behalf of a private brand. From Nike Sweat Points to bottles of...

In this revelatory talk, technologist Kayvon Tehranian explores why NFTs -- digital assets that represent a certificate of ownership on the internet -- are a technological breakthrough. Learn how NFTs are putting power and economic control back into the hands of digital creators -- and pushing forward the internet's next evolution.

Laura Shin covers big ideas from the world of blockchain and cyrptocurrency.

Is crypto truly the next big thing, or is it just a money-sucking flash in the pan? In a wide-ranging interview, journalist Laura Shin explains what crypto is (and what it definitely isn't), taking us through the most recent turns in its constantly evolving story -- including the recent meltdown caused by the bankruptcy of FTX. (This conversatio...

Small business owners, entrepreneurs or first-timers ready to pursue an exciting new venture — this one's for you. Enjoy these talks teeming with helpful advice on how to build, sustain and lead the company of your dreams.

Neha Narula is helping redefine the future of money by researching cryptocurrencies and providing clarity on how digital currencies will transform our world.

Tamas Kocsis is a self-taught web developer who was always obsessed by new technologies.

About this event: Will cryptocurrency or better put public block-chain be the key destruptor to shift monetary policy into a new standard when it comes to money as well as disrupt and shift the paradigm in the concept of trade? Lot is on the shoulders of this popular currency but even more the understanding is limited. We will try to discuss about the basic gui...

Technologist Yat Siu believes the "open metaverse" -- a decentralized version of the internet also known as web3 -- is laying the foundation for a freer, fairer, more prosperous society. In a future-focused talk, he explores the transformative possibilities of web3, from enabling digital ownership and the creator economy to providing a much-need...

About this event: Our events theme is 2020 vision and wants to focus on topics that talk about the future of a certain field or subject. Topics, for example, could be AI, cryptocurrency, future of medicine, education, mental health, social media, etc.

About this event: Decrypting Cryptocurrency and the Cloud Okay. Admit it. Do you really understand the Cloud and Cryptocurrency? If you do, you are lying... You possibly spend a little too much time in front of your keyboard and don't get out much. But, it is not our place to judge. The cloud is the fastest-growing technology market in the world. It’s no longer...

About this event: The Digital Currency space has been growing at a faster pace ever since the launch of Bitcoin. We have witnessed the growth of stable coins as well as meme coins. The Salon will be geared towards understanding cryptocurrency and the opportunities they offer.

What is the blockchain? If you don't know, you should; if you do, chances are you still need some clarification on how it actually works. Don Tapscott is here to help, demystifying this world-changing, trust-building technology which, he says, represents nothing less than the second generation of the internet and holds the potential to transform...

Say hello to the decentralized economy -- the blockchain is about to change everything. In this lucid explainer of the complex (and confusing) technology, Bettina Warburg describes how the blockchain will eliminate the need for centralized institutions like banks or governments to facilitate trade, evolving age-old models of commerce and finance...

Something profound is changing our concept of trust, says Rachel Botsman. While we used to place our trust in institutions like governments and banks, today we increasingly rely on others, often strangers, on platforms like Airbnb and Uber and through technologies like the blockchain. This new era of trust could bring with it a more transparent,...

About this event: Presented by team TEDxVoyagerWay – the first in a series of small, intimate gatherings where we invite thinkers and change makers to engage in lively discourse about topics that matter. Join us, our expert panelists Emily Mendez, Matt Brooks, and Bradford Botes, and moderator Dray Langford for a conversation about how blockchain and cryptocurren...

About this event: Join us for an inspiring TEDx event centered on "Shaping Tomorrow: Perspectives of Growth," where we explore the transformative power of personal development, financial independence, and artistic activism. Discover how cultivating strong character foundations and personal growth can create a resilient, supportive, and empowered community. Learn ...

What happens when the way we buy, sell and pay for things changes, perhaps even removing the need for banks or currency exchange bureaus? That's the radical promise of a world powered by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. We're not there yet, but in this sparky talk, digital currency researcher Neha Narula describes the collective ficti...

We’ve been on break but the TED community definitely hasn’t -- here are some highlights from the past few weeks. Black Panther’s Shuri stars in her own comic. Writer Nnedi Okorafor will team up with visual artist Leonardo Romero to bring Marvel’s newest Black Panther comic series to life. Shuri will follow Wakandan princess and tech geniu...

WorkLife with Adam Grant Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Andrew Ross Sorkin: The business of war. Google employees, protest work for the Pentagon. Hundreds of Amazon employees plan to risk their jobs this week by violating company policy. Wayfair employees walk out in protest over sales to migrant detention camps. Capitalism needs to evolve. I'm Andrew Ro...

About this event: Die Welt verändert sich schnell und auf unerwartete Weise. Wie beeinflusst der Mensch die Welt, in der er lebt? Wie verändert die Technologie das alltägliche Leben? Aus Veränderungen zu lernen, kann helfen, die Zukunft zu verbessern. Die ca. 15minütigen Vorträge werden auf Deutsch oder Englisch gehalten. Redner/-innen: Stop Buying Stuff How...

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Hey WorkLifers, it’s Adam Grant, and this is Taken for Granted, my podcast with the TED Audio Collective. I’m an organizational psychologist, and this series is about rethinking assumptions we often take for granted about how we work, lead, and live. This is my second conversation with CEO extraordinaire Indra Nooyi, wh...

ReThinking with Adam Grant Indra Nooyi Says It’s Time for Leaders to Care (part 2) November 2, 2021 Adam Grant (AG): Hey WorkLifers, it’s Adam Grant, and this is Taken for Granted, my podcast with the TED Audio Collective. I’m an organizational psychologist, and this series is about rethinking assumptions we often take for granted about how we ...

Could DAOs, or "decentralized autonomous organizations," be the key to building the next great city? Experimental urbanist Scott Fitsimones shares how these mission-driven, blockchain-governed, collectively owned organizations could increase the speed and efficiency of building cities (among many other applications) -- all while pooling decision...

A full third of the world's population -- 2.6 billion people -- play video games, plugging into massive networks of interaction that have opened up opportunities well beyond entertainment. In a talk about the future of the medium, entrepreneur Herman Narula makes the case for a new understanding of gaming -- one that includes the power to create...

Is it better to be lucky or good? Should we trust our gut feelings or rely on probabilities and careful analysis when making important decisions? In this quick talk, professional poker player Liv Boeree shares three strategies she's learned from the game and how we can apply them to real life.

In need of a brief yet illuminating lesson on the obsession with NFTs? Elizabeth Strickler breaks down the acronym and explains the fundamentals of non-fungible tokens, sharing how these digital assets are changing the landscape for artists and content creators looking to cash in on their creations -- in and out of the metaverse.