April 17, 2013

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TED definitely has “ideas worth spreading.”

TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) was founded in 1984 as a one-off event with an annual conference began in 1990. Today the platform has expanded to offer TED events held throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, offering live streaming of talks on a wide range of topics within the research and practice of science and culture, often through storytelling.

As of last year alone, TED Talks have been watched one billion times worldwide, reflecting a growing global audience.

From talks related to technology, entertainment, business, design and more we’ve curated a list of our favorite inspiring talks for entrepreneurs.

1. Gary Vaynerchuk: Do What You Love (No Excuses!)

“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.” Watch Video

2. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Women Entrepreneurs, Example Not Exception

“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. (Filmed at TEDxWomen)” Watch Video

3. Simon Sinek: How Great Leaders Inspire Action

“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. (Filmed at TEDxPugetSound)” Watch Video

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