TED Talks
Media Polarization and the Erosion of Accountability in American Democracy
President and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer highlights the increasing polarization of the American media landscape, noting how media outlets like MSNBC and Fox offer divergent narratives that contribute to social...
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TED: Don't be a jerk to your barista — and other thoughts on frontline work | Adriann Negreros
All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn into great careers, says change management expert Adriann Negreros. From shift flexibility to ending work on time, he outlines what he...
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TED: Why play is essential for business | Martin Reeves
To thrive in today's competitive economy, you need to constantly reimagine your business. So what's the secret to sustained success? Strategist Martin Reeves makes a pitch for embracing play to spark innovative business ideas -- and...
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TED: This company pays kids to do their math homework | Mohamad Jebara
Mohamad Jebara loves mathematics -- but he's concerned that too many students grow up thinking that this beautiful, rewarding subject is difficult and boring. His company is experimenting with a bold idea: paying students for completing...
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Rodrigo Canales: The deadly genius of drug cartels
Up to 100,000 people died in drug-related violence in Mexico in the last 6 years. We might think this has nothing to do with us, but in fact we are all complicit, says Yale professor Rodrigo Canales in this unflinching talk that turns...
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Ray Anderson: The business logic of sustainability
At his carpet company, Ray Anderson has increased sales and doubled profits while turning the traditional "take / make / waste" industrial system on its head. In a gentle, understated way, he shares a powerful vision for sustainable...
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Andy Yen: Think your email's private? Think again
Sending an email message is like sending a postcard, says scientist Andy Yen in this thought-provoking talk: Anyone can read it. Yet encryption, the technology that protects the privacy of email communication, does exist. It's just that...
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TED: How a handful of tech companies control billions of minds every day | Tristan Harris
A handful of people working at a handful of tech companies steer the thoughts of billions of people every day, says design thinker Tristan Harris. From Facebook notifications to Snapstreaks to YouTube autoplays, they're all competing for...
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Bill Gross: The single biggest reason why startups succeed
Bill Gross has founded a lot of startups, and incubated many others -- and he got curious about why some succeeded and others failed. So he gathered data from hundreds of companies, his own and other people's, and ranked each company on...
Crash Course
Is Growth Right For You? Crash Course Entrepreneurship
In business, growth basically means making a company more successful in some way: finding a new revenue stream, revamping the cost structure to minimize expenses and increase profit, or adding new people and knowledge to the team. Our...
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David S. Rose: How to pitch to a VC
Thinking startup? David S. Rose's rapid-fire TED U talk on pitching to a venture capitalist tells you the 10 things you need to know about yourself -- and prove to a VC -- before you fire up your slideshow.
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Geoffrey Canada: Our failing schools. Enough is enough!
Why, why, why does our education system look so similar to the way it did 50 years ago? Millions of students were failing then, as they are now -- and it’s because we’re clinging to a business model that clearly doesn’t work. Education...
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of the Dollar Menu
Weird History Food is going to your favorite fast food drive-thru for the history of the Dollar Menu. The big three fast food chains, Mcdonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King have all introduced their version of the value menu. But when did...
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What is Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)?
Multi-Level Marketing has been around since ancient days. Send out street urchins to sell stuff and take a big chunk of their income. Get them to recruit other homeless kids and let them have a share of what their protégé earns. Now,...
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Three Dimensional Business Model
The three dimensions of the business are the customer groups (who will be served by the business), customer needs (what are the customer needs that will be met) and technology or distinctive competencies (how are these needs going to be...
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Razor Blade Business Model
The razor-razorblade model is a pricing tactic in which a dependent good is sold at a loss (or at cost) and a paired consumable good generates the profits.
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Click and Mortar Business Model
A click-and-mortar business model is based on investing in both a physical and online presence. Click and mortar models are becoming increasingly popular as consumers seek to buy products online and off and to examine products offline...
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Transformative Business Model
Transformative business models are those that incorporate change in industry and society in addition to seeking profit.
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Investor Presentation - Business Model
What is a business model in an Investor Presentation? It includes everything from how your company functions to what your business strategy is to generate revenue. While presenting the pitch deck to investors, the business model slide...
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Intrapreneur
What does it mean to be an Intrapreneur? Intrapreneurship is the act of behaving like an entrepreneur while working within a large organization.
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Business Process Map and Process Model
What is the Business Process Map? How does the Business Process Map relate the Process Model? Business Process Mapping can be used to document a current process and to model a new one. Its purpose is to gain a detailed understanding of...
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Business Model vs Business Plan
What is the difference between a Business Model and a Business Plan? The business model is the foundation of a company, while the business plan is the structure. So, a business model is the main idea of the business together with the...
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Business Model Canvas - Explained
What is the Business Model Canvas? The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management template used for developing new business models and documenting existing ones.
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What is Growth in a Startup_
What is Growth in a Startup Venture? There's an initial period of slow or no growth while the startup tries to figure out what it's doing. As the startup figures out how to make something lots of people want and how to reach those...