In November 2012, TED Talks had been watched one billion times worldwide. There are very good Ted Talks on entrepreneurship.
Here are a 25 TED Talks related to entrepreneurship:
Note: You may find that the talk is translated into your language. Look at the bottom of the video screen. You can also find the transcript of the talk in many languages at the bottom of the video screen.
1. Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity - Jun 2006
25,313,068 views. This is the most popular Ted Talk.
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.
Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we're educating our children. He champions a radical rethink of our school systems, to cultivate creativity and acknowledge multiple types of intelligence.
http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
2. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Women Entrepreneurs, Example Not Exception - Jan 2012
368,767 views
"Women aren't micro–so why do they only get micro-loans? Reporter Gayle Tzemach Lemmon argues that women running all types of firms– from home businesses to major factories– are the overlooked key to economic development."
http://www.ted.com/talks/gayle_tzemach_lemmon_women_entrepreneurs_example_not_exception.html
3. Cameron Herald: Let's Raise Kids to be Entrepreneurs - Jun 2010
1,103,125 views
"Bored in school, failing classes, at odds with peers: This child might be an entrepreneur, says Cameron Herold. In his talk, he makes the case for parenting and education that helps would-be entrepreneurs flourish — as kids and as adults.
http://www.ted.com/talks/cameron_herold_let_s_raise_kids_to_be_entrepreneurs.html
4. Jacqueline Novogratz: Inspiring a life of immersion - Feb 2011
502,211 views
We each want to live a life of purpose, but where to start? In this luminous, wide-ranging talk, Jacqueline Novogratz introduces us to people she's met in her work in "patient capital" -- people who have immersed themselves in a cause, a community, a passion for justice. These human stories carry powerful moments of inspiration.
Jacqueline Novogratz founded and leads Acumen Fund, a nonprofit that takes a businesslike approach to improving the lives of the poor. In her new book, The Blue Sweater, she tells stories from the new philanthropy, which emphasizes sustainable bottom-up solutions over traditional top-down aid
http://www.ted.com/talks/jacqueline_novogratz_inspiring_a_life_of_immersion.html
5. Jacqueline Novogratz: Invest in Africa's own solutions - Oct 2006
370,774 views
Jacqueline Novogratz applauds the world's heightened interest in Africa and poverty, but argues persuasively for a new approach.
Jacqueline Novogratz founded and leads Acumen Fund, a nonprofit that takes a businesslike approach to improving the lives of the poor. In her new book, The Blue Sweater, she tells stories from the new philanthropy, which emphasizes sustainable bottom-up solutions over traditional top-down aid.
http://www.ted.com/talks/jacqueline_novogratz_invests_in_ending_poverty.html
6. Susan Cain: The power of introverts - Mar 2012
7,611,785 views
In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.
Our world prizes extroverts -- but Susan Cain makes a case for the quiet and contemplative.
http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts.html
7. Simon Sinek: How Great Leaders Inspire Action - May 2010
15,603,474 views
"Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers. "
http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html
8. Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius - Feb 2009
7,991,523 views
"Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses—and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk."
http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html
9. Shaun Anchor: The Happy Secret to Better Work - Feb 2012
6,923,832 views
"We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity.
http://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work.html
10. Jamie Heywood: The Big Idea My Brother Inspired - Feb 2010
419,757 views
"When Jamie Heywood's brother was diagnosed with ALS, he devoted his life to fighting the disease as well. The Heywood brothers built an ingenious website where people share and track data on their illnesses — and they discovered that the collective data had enormous power to comfort, explain and predict."
http://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_heywood_the_big_idea_my_brother_inspired.html
11. Shawn Achor: The happy secret to better work - Feb 2012
6,923,875 views
We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity. Shawn Achor is the CEO of Good Think Inc., where he researches and teaches about positive psychology.
http://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work.html
12. Dr George Ayittey: Cheetahs vs Hippos for Africa - Jul 2007
465,387 views
Ghanaian economist George Ayittey unleashes a torrent of controlled anger toward corrupt leaders in Africa -- and calls on the "Cheetah generation" to take back the continent.
Economist George Ayittey sees Africa's future as a fight between Hippos -- complacent, greedy bureaucrats wallowing in the muck -- and Cheetahs, the fast-moving, entrepreneurial leaders and citizens who will rebuild Africa.
http://www.ted.com/talks/george_ayittey_on_cheetahs_vs_hippos.html
13. Majora Carter: 3 stories of local eco-entrepreneurship - Dec 2010
323,572 views
The future of green is local -- and entrepreneurial. In her talk, Majora Carter brings us the stories of three people who are saving their own communities while saving the planet. Call it "hometown security."
Majora Carter redefined the field of environmental equality, starting in the South Bronx at the turn of the century. Now she is leading the local economic development movement across the USA.
http://www.ted.com/talks/majora_carter_3_stories_of_local_ecoactivism.html
14. Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability - Dec 2010
14,119,700 views
Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. Brené Brown studies vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame.
http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html
15. Ludwick Marishane: A bath without water - Dec 2012
1,208,775 views
If you had to walk a mile for a jug of water every day, as millions of people do, it's unlikely you'd use that precious water to bathe. Young entrepreneur Ludwick Marishane tells the amazing, funny story of how he invented a cheap, clean and convenient solution: DryBath, the world's first bath-substituting lotion.
Student Ludwick Marishane invented a water-less bathing lotion and was named the 2011 Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award -- all because he didn't feel like taking baths.
http://www.ted.com/talks/ludwick_marishane_a_bath_without_water.html
16. Anil Gupta: India's hidden hotbeds of invention - May 2010
499,122 views
Anil Gupta is on the hunt for the developing world's unsung inventors -- indigenous entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hidden by poverty, could change many people's lives. He shows how the Honey Bee Network helps them build the connections they need -- and gain the recognition they deserve.
Anil Gupta created the Honey Bee Network to support grassroots innovators who are rich in knowledge, but not in resources.
http://www.ted.com/talks/anil_gupta_india_s_hidden_hotbeds_of_invention.html
17. Margaret Heffernan: Dare to disagree - Aug 2012
1,483,172 views
Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren't echo chambers -- and how great research teams, relationships and businesses allow people to deeply disagree.
The former CEO of five businesses, Margaret Heffernan explores the all-too-human thought patterns -- like conflict avoidance and selective blindness -- that lead managers and organizations astray.
http://www.ted.com/talks/margaret_heffernan_dare_to_disagree.html
18. Gary Vaynerchuk: Do What You Love (No Excuses!) - Mar 2010
653,741 views
"At the Web 2.0 Expo, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk gives a shot in the arm to dreamers and up-and-comers who face self-doubt. The Internet has made the formula for success simpler than ever, he argues. So there's now no excuse not to do what makes you happy."
http://www.ted.com/talks/gary_vaynerchuk_do_what_you_love_no_excuses.html
19. Nigel Marsh: How to Make Work-Life Balance Work - Feb 2011
2,091,166 views
"Work-life balance, says Nigel Marsh, is too important to be left in the hands of your employer. Marsh lays out an ideal day balanced between family time, personal time and productivity — and offers some stirring encouragement to make it happen.
http://www.ted.com/talks/nigel_marsh_how_to_make_work_life_balance_work.html
20. Richard St. John's 8 Secrets of Success - Dec 2006
5,707,647 views
"Why do people succeed? Is it because they're smart? Or are they just lucky? Neither. Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews into an unmissable 3-minute slideshow on the real secrets of success."
http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_st_john_s_8_secrets_of_success.html
21. Jessica Jackley: Poverty, Money—and Love - Oct 2010
1,035,680
"What do you think of people in poverty? Maybe what Jessica Jackley once did: "they" need "our" help, in the form of a few coins in a jar. The co-founder of Kiva.org talks about how her attitude changed — and how her work with microloans has brought new power to people who live on a few dollars a day."
http://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_jackley_poverty_money_and_love.html
22. Malcolm Gladwell: Choice, happiness and spaghetti sauce - Sep 2006
4,350,948 views
"Tipping Point" author Malcolm Gladwell gets inside the food industry's pursuit of the perfect spaghetti sauce -- and makes a larger argument about the nature of choice and happiness. Detective of fads and emerging subcultures, chronicler of jobs-you-never-knew-existed, Malcolm Gladwell's work is toppling the popular understanding of bias, crime, food, marketing, race, consumers and intelligence.
http://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_gladwell_on_spaghetti_sauce.html
23. Rachel Botsman: The currency of the new economy is trust - Sep 2012
806,909 views
There's been an explosion of collaborative consumption -- web-powered sharing of cars, apartments, skills. Rachel Botsman explores the currency that makes systems like Airbnb and Taskrabbit work: trust, influence, and what she calls "reputation capital."
Rachel Botsman writes and speaks on the power of collaboration and sharing through network technologies, and on how it will transform business, consumerism and the way we live.
http://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_botsman_the_currency_of_the_new_economy_is_trust.html
24. Juliana Rotich: Meet BRCK, internet access built for Africa - Jun 2013
481,756 views
Tech communities are booming all over Africa, says Nairobi-based Juliana Rotich, cofounder of the open-source software Ushahidi. But it remains challenging to get and stay connected in a region with frequent blackouts and spotty Internet hookups. So Rotich and friends developed BRCK, offering resilient connectivity for the developing world.
Juliana Rotich is the co-founder of Ushahidi, open-source software for collecting and mapping information -- and of iHub, a collective tech space in Nairobi, Kenya. She is a TED Senior
http://www.ted.com/talks/juliana_rotich_meet_brck_internet_access_built_for_africa.html
25. Julie Burstein: 4 lessons in creativity - Nov 2012
1,124,566 views
Radio host Julie Burstein talks with creative people for a living -- and shares four lessons about how to create in the face of challenge, self-doubt and loss. Hear insights from filmmaker Mira Nair, writer Richard Ford, sculptor Richard Serra and photographer Joel Meyerowitz.
As a producer, Julie Burstein builds places to talk (brilliantly) about creative work. Her book "Spark: How Creativity Works" shares what she has learned.
http://www.ted.com/talks/julie_burstein_4_lessons_in_creativity.html
Source: http://blog.ted.com/2013/12/16/the-most-popular-20-ted-talks-2013/
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