TED@BCG 2021
TED@BCG 2021: 15 speakers across 15 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Adam Grant, Beth Ford, and Martin Rees.
Speaker Lineup

Adam GrantOrganizational psychologist | Bestselling author exploring motivation, generosity, and human potential
"What frogs in hot water can teach us about thinking again"
change managementcognitive biasesmindset psychology
change managementcognitive biasesmindset psychology
Also at: Corporate Culture Summit · TED · Wharton Leadership Conference
Anu PuusaAssociate Professor | Organizational Behavior & Decision-Making
"The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy"
organizational cultureorganizational agilityvalues driven organizations
organizational cultureorganizational agilityvalues driven organizations
Axel ReinaudInnovation Strategist | Driving Sustainable Digital Transformation
"How biochar removes CO2 from the air -- and helps farmers thrive"
digital transformationinnovationstrategy
digital transformationinnovationstrategy

Beth FordCEO of Land O'Lakes | Farmer-Owned Cooperative Leadership
"What farmers need to be modern, climate-friendly and profitable"
executive leadershipleading through changepurpose driven business
executive leadershipleading through changepurpose driven business
Charlotte DegotDuke University researcher | Environmental emissions calculation expert
"A more accurate way to calculate emissions"
climate action net zeroesg sustainable businesssustainability climate
climate action net zeroesg sustainable businesssustainability climate
Dustin BurkeBehavioral Economist | The Psychology of Money & Decision-Making
"How to fix broken supply chains"
cognitive biasesconsumer behaviorfinancial strategy
cognitive biasesconsumer behaviorfinancial strategy
James RheeImpact investor and educator | Rescued Ashley Stewart from bankruptcy
artificial intelligenceexecutive leadershipgrowth scale
artificial intelligenceexecutive leadershipgrowth scale
Jens BurchardtSustainability Scientist | Climate Change & Environmental Solutions
"How we can curb climate change by spending two percent more on everything"
climate action net zerosustainability climatesustainable business models
climate action net zerosustainability climatesustainable business models
Kiran Mazumdar-ShawBiotech Entrepreneur | Scaling Biopharma Innovation
"The global cooperation that accelerated the COVID-19 vaccines"
biotech health techpurpose driven businessstartup founder journey
biotech health techpurpose driven businessstartup founder journey
Larry IrvinEducator & Entrepreneur | Building Inclusive Tech Pathways
"A program to empower Black teachers in the US"
edtech learninginclusive leadershipsocial justice equity
edtech learninginclusive leadershipsocial justice equity
Martin ReesAstronomer Royal | Wolf Prize Winner Exploring Cosmic Frontiers
"Why play is essential for business"
executive leadershipteam leadershipastrophysics cosmology
executive leadershipteam leadershipastrophysics cosmology
Also at: TED@BCG Paris · TED · TED@BCG Berlin · TEDGlobal
Massimo RussoExpert on Behavioral Economics | Author of 'The Small Big'
"3 ways your company's data can jump-start climate action"
consumer behaviorfinancial strategystrategic decision making
consumer behaviorfinancial strategystrategic decision making
Nomava ZanazoFounder & CEO | Empowering Entrepreneurship in Africa
"4 myths and misunderstandings about doing business in Africa"
global developmentstartup founder journeyventure fundraising
global developmentstartup founder journeyventure fundraising
Richard Thompson FordStanford Professor | Racial Equity & Societal Change
"A tailored history of who wears what -- and why"
diversity equity inclusioninclusive leadershipunconscious bias
diversity equity inclusioninclusive leadershipunconscious bias
Warren ValdmanisInvestment Professional | Advocate for People-Centered Business Practices
"What makes a job "good" -- and the case for investing in people"
employee wellbeing programsesg sustainable businesspurpose driven business
employee wellbeing programsesg sustainable businesspurpose driven business
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Sessions with video

3 ways your company's data can jump-start climate action
Massimo Russo

4 myths and misunderstandings about doing business in Africa
Nomava Zanazo

A more accurate way to calculate emissions
Charlotte Degot

A program to empower Black teachers in the US
Larry Irvin

A tailored history of who wears what -- and why
Richard Thompson Ford

How biochar removes CO2 from the air -- and helps farmers thrive
Axel Reinaud

How to fix broken supply chains
Dustin Burke

How we can curb climate change by spending two percent more on everything
Jens Burchardt

The case for co-ops, the invisible giant of the economy
Anu Puusa

The global cooperation that accelerated the COVID-19 vaccines
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

The value of kindness at work
James Rhee

What farmers need to be modern, climate-friendly and profitable
Beth Ford