Conquering insignificance with humanism | Ryan Beckmand | TEDxUWA

Through his battle with depression, Ryan spent his life in search of significance. This would take him from a tiny mining colony in the Pilbara desert of Australia, to the bustling business haven of Singapore, to the snowy mountains of Nepal, and the deserts of India, to explore what a life of 'significance' means. His talk explores how to harness a diversity of potential and passion that enables us to be more purpose-driven leaders in a rapidly evolving world. Ryan Beckmand has a background in humanitarianism, education, entrepreneurship, and technology innovation. He has spent 3 years running a technology startup, growing from one person to over a dozen spread across Perth and Singapore. Ryan's turning point came in 2017 when he decided to move from the for-profit sector into humanitarian projects in developing countries. Most recently, he has come back to Perth after spending 5 months in Nepal and India where he assisted in disaster relief. He now acts as a consultant with both NGOs and technology entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between innovation and real world impact. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx