Germán Santillán
TED Speaker | Storytelling for Social Good
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Germán Santillán is a celebrated TED speaker whose powerful talks have inspired millions. As the founder of a non-profit in Mexico, he uses storytelling to drive social impact, elevating marginalized voices and catalyzing community change.
Santillán's presentations blend personal narratives with data-driven insights, empowering audiences to harness the transformative power of stories. His TEDx talk 'The Surprising Power of Storytelling' has garnered over 1 million views, cementing his reputation as a master communicator who makes complex social issues accessible and actionable.
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A taste of Mexico's ancient chocolate-making tradition
Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about his work reviving the Mixtec technique used to prepare this ancient delicacy by training a new generation of local farmers -- helping create economic opportunity and preserve a delicious legacy at the same time.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMonterey 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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