From Board Games to Boardrooms - Lessons in Entrepreneurship

Discover how childhood board games and unconventional experiences can shape entrepreneurial success in this inspiring TEDx talk. Follow Ankit Aggarwal's journey from playing Monopoly to founding Unstop, a community-driven platform revolutionizing learning and hiring. Learn how creative problem-solving, determination, and a passion for education led him from selling SIM cards to fund long-distance relationships to receiving a full scholarship at Harvard Business School. Explore the power of gamification in education and recruitment as Aggarwal shares insights from his diverse experiences, including working at Deloitte, Sapient, and Teach for India. Gain valuable lessons on defying traditional career paths, understanding educational inequity, and creating innovative solutions that connect students with global opportunities.

From Board Games to Boardrooms | Ankit Aggarwal | TEDxIIFTDelhi