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Affordable Solutions, Africa, Clean Water Access, Community Empowerment, Economic Empowerment, Impact Investing, Investments in Startups, Mobility Solutions, Rural Development, Venture Capital, Workforce Development

2014

United States

Meridian Health Group Ltd; Lily Hospitals; Morgan Stanley; Rabito Clinic Limited; mPharma; Council on Foreign Relations; Carepoint Hospitals; Golden Palm Investments; Harvard University; Goldman Sachs; University of Oxford; Andela; Harvard Law School; Ghana International School; CarePoint; Christ The King International School; YPO; Harvard Kennedy School; Peddie School; AXA; Eisenhower Fellowships; University of Birmingham; Harvard Business School; Valiant Capital Partners; Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Dr. Sangu Delle is an Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author known for his work in building Africa's healthcare future through CarePoint and Golden Palm Investments Corporation. He has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, such as co-founding Cleanacwa and launching the Sangu Delle Foundation focused on education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, he is actively engaged in various organizations and initiatives, including serving as a Trustee of the Peddie School and being a member of the Harvard Medical School Dean's Global Health and Service Advisory Council. Through his work, Dr. Delle has received numerous international accolades and awards for his contributions to entrepreneurship and social impact in Africa. // Entrepreneur. Investor. Author. All about Africa // We are a Pan-African tech forward healthcare group building Africa's healthcare future using technology and innovation. We currently serve 1 million patients via our 65+ healthcare facilities in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. We have an ambitious goal to serve 100 million Africans by 2030, primiarly driven by our technology platform. Our Group includes: Seha Healthcare (https://www.seha.healthcare/) Lily Hospitals (https://lilyhospitals.com/) Rabito Clinic (https://www.rabitoclinic.com/) Meridian Health Group (https://mhg.co.ke/) CarePoint Hospitals (https://www.carepointhospitals.com/) MyCareMobile (https://www.mycaremobile.com/) Show less // Investment holding company focused on early stage opportunities in Africa (primarily technology and technology enabled businesses). Portfolio companies: Healthcare Africa Health Holdings (http://africahealthholdings.com/) - Pan-African mPharma (http://mpharma.co) - Pan-African Reliance HMO (https://www.reliancehmo.com/) - Nigeria Education Andela (http://www.andela.co/) - Nigeria, Egypt, Rwanda, Kenya & Uganda Automotive/Transport Autocheck (https://autocheck.com.ng/) - Nigeria Frontier Car Group (www.frontiercargroup.com) - Pan-EM [EXITED] FinTech Chaka (https://chaka.ng/) - Nigeria Flutterwave (https://www.flutterwave.com/) - Pan-Africa Mono (https://techpoint.africa/2020/09/21/mono-raises-500k/) - Nigeria Nestcoin - Nigeria WapiPay - Kenya Touch and Pay - Nigeria Sabi Cash - Nigeria Infrastructure / Supply Chain / Marketplaces Fibre.ng (http://www.fibre.ng) - Nigeria GoldenEye Precision (http://www.goldeneye-pas.com/)- Ghana Jetstream (https://jetstreamafrica.com/) - Ghana Sokowatch (https://sokowatch.com/) - East Africa SOLO Mobile (http://www.gosolo.ng/about-solo.html) - Nigeria Tizeti (https://www.tizeti.com/) - West Africa Eksab - Egypt ILLA - Egypt Minly - Egypt Appetito - Egypt Sendbox - Nigeria Others AJUA (https://ajua.com/) - Pan-Africa Supermart (http://www.supermart.ng/) - Nigeria // Investment holding company focused on early stage opportunities in Africa (primarily technology and technology enabled businesses).Portfolio companies:Africa Health Holdings (http://africahealthholdings.com/) Andela (http://www.andela.co/) - Nigeria, Egypt, Rwanda, Kenya & UgandaFlutterwave (https://www.flutterwave.com/) - Pan-Africa Frontier Car Group (www.frontiercargroup.com) - Pan-EMFibre.ng (http://www.fibre.ng) - NigeriaGoldenEye Precision (http://www.goldeneye-pas.com/)- GhanaJetstream (https://jetstreamafrica.com/)mPharma (http://mpharma.co) - Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya & IsraelmSurvey (http://msurvey.co.ke/) - KenyaSupermart (http://www.supermart.ng/) - Nigeria Sokowatch (https://sokowatch.com/) - East Africa Reliance HMO (https://www.reliancehmo.com/) - Nigeria SOLO Mobile (http://www.gosolo.ng/about-solo.html) - NigeriaTizeti (https://www.tizeti.com/) - West Africa ZamSolar (http://www.zamsolar.com/) - Zambia // Lily Hospitals is one of Nigeria’s growing networks of private healthcare institutions with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent clinical services. Since our inception under the current management (1998), we have remained at the forefront of providing and delivering quality patient-centered, responsive, and technology-driven care across various locations in Nigeria to both citizens and foreign nationals. // With a growing country wide network of one – stop medical centres and hospitals, Meridian is one of the market leaders in the provision of quality, cost effective accessible health care in Kenya and East Africa region. At the heart of our corporate philosophy is a devotion to patient – centric care and service excellence. We are dedicated to providing effective and efficient care in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment. This is our promise to you. // We believe, as Dwight Eisenhower did, that Eisenhower Fellowships exists to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves, to envision how they can effect positive change, to engage others beyond their existing networks and to collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders and regions to better the world around them. Eisenhower Fellows and the positive impact they can have on their societies are at the heart of everything we do. We bring together innovative leaders from all fields and regions of the world, women and men of notable achievement who have the potential to do even more. We strive to ensure the professional, ethnic, racial, gender and geographic diversity of the Fellows and of the regions and nations where we operate. Our mission begins with identifying outstanding ascendant leaders who share President Eisenhower’s belief in the powerful possibilities of a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. We work with mid-career leaders who display the vision and passion to pursue concrete projects with real impact on their societies. We believe our work transcends national boundaries, linking outstanding international leaders with their counterparts in the United States to enhance international understanding and provide rich opportunities for collaboration within the influential Eisenhower Fellows global network. Successful candidates for our program are leaders hungry to advance their personal and professional growth, who can articulate how they can use the fellowship to produce impactful change and who commit to lifelong engagement with the organization and its Fellows around the world. They apply what they learn from their peers and in their meetings with experts in their respective fields to maximize their potential and produce sustained impact through a transformative fellowship experience and collaboration with the netwo // The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan member organization, think tank, and publisher. // CarePoint is a chain of healthcare facilities dedicated to offering the highest quality of health care services at an affordable cost. CarePoint health facilities are situated across several local government and communities in Lagos State. CarePoint - "care you can trust." // Andela is a global talent accelerator that produces world-class remote developers and connects them with top employers. Andela finds the brightest young people in Africa and gives them the training and mentorship needed to thrive as full-time, remote developers for companies around the world. The company is backed by investors including Steve Case, Omidyar Network, Founder Collective, Rothenberg Ventures, Learn Capital, Melo7 Tech Partners, Chris Hughes and Susa Ventures. Andela has offices in North America and Africa. // The leading private healthcare chain in Ghana offering general healthcare services, dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, gynecology and neurology services. // mPharma is re-defining how pharmaceuticals are prescribed, delivered and monitored in Africa // The Panel is designed to provide an informal forum for deep discussions on global trends shaping the world in which AXA operates; to identify ways that AXA can shape its vision and strategy consistent with these trends; and to enable AXA to maximize its positive impact on clients and the communities in which it operates. // Long/short global equities & private equity/venture capital // Distressed investing // Multi-strategy investing (long/short, credit, private equity) // Meridian Health Group Ltd; Lily Hospitals; Morgan Stanley; Rabito Clinic Limited; mPharma; Council on Foreign Relations; Carepoint Hospitals; Golden Palm Investments; Harvard University; Goldman Sachs; University of Oxford; Andela; Harvard Law School; Ghana International School; CarePoint; Christ The King International School; YPO; Harvard Kennedy School; Peddie School; AXA; Eisenhower Fellowships; University of Birmingham; Harvard Business School; Valiant Capital Partners; Saïd Business School, University of Oxford // Sangu Delle is a versatile professional with a focus on entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, particularly within the African context. He is deeply involved in shaping Africa's healthcare future through technology and innovation, as evidenced by his leadership in a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group serving millions of patients across multiple countries. Sangu's investment holding company concentrates on early-stage opportunities in Africa, primarily in technology and technology-enabled businesses, with a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, education, fintech, infrastructure, and more. His work reflects a commitment to driving positive change and impactful projects across various sectors in Africa and beyond. // I am trying to build Africa's future: through entrepreneurship to create jobs and opportunity and through building a sustainable healthcare system. To solve the intractable problems of bad leadership and poor governance, I will be running for office next election cycle. // Dr. Sangu Delle is a multifaceted professional deeply engaged in entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, with a strong focus on advancing Africa's healthcare landscape. Through his roles in CarePoint, Golden Palm Investments Corporation, and a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group, he is actively shaping the future of healthcare in Africa through innovation and technology. Dr. Delle's investment endeavors primarily target early-stage opportunities in technology and technology-enabled businesses across diverse sectors like healthcare, education, and fintech. Committed to driving positive change, he has also spearheaded philanthropic initiatives such as Cleanacwa and the Sangu Delle Foundation, emphasizing education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, his involvement in various organizations and advisory roles underscores his dedication to fostering social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa and beyond. // Investor // An entrepreneur and investor from Ghana who founded Golden Palm Investments to fund promising start-ups and build world-class businesses in Africa. // Biography of DR. SANGU JULIUS DELLE Born in Ghana, Sangu’s childhood home was a refuge for victims of torture and violence from neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone. Sangu graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (highest honors) in Economics and African Studies, a Doctor of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. At Harvard, he received many academic honors including the Thomas Hoopes Prize, the Reverend Peter Gomes Prize, the Philippe Wamba Prize, the Deshaun Hill & Harvard Stephens, the Maurice Sedwell Prize, the Harvard Law School Dean’s Award for Leadership and the Soros Fellowship. Sangu also graduated merit-equivalent with a Master in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University, where he was an Oxford-Allan and Nesta Ferguson scholar. He further graduated with a PhD in Economic Anthropology and African Studies from the University of Birmingham where he was awarded a College of Arts and Law Scholarship. He has obtained Executive Education Certificates in Leadership from the Oxford University Said Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. As a freshman in college, Sangu founded Golden Palm Investments Corporation (“Golden Palm”) in 2006 with $100 to invest in projects to generate social impact and create jobs in Africa. Today Golden Palm is a leading venture capital firm with over $100 million of assets under management across Africa and the Middle East and has backed leading tech startups such as Andela, Flutterwave, Wasoko, Autochek and mPharma. In 2017, Sangu founded a tech-forward healthcare system called CarePoint, with a vision to “build Africa’s healthcare future.” Sangu currently serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. CarePoint serves 1 million+ patients a year through its portfolio of 65+ hospitals and clinics in Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya and through its telemedicine platform. Sangu previously founded the non-profit Cleanacwa in 2006, which worked on clean water and sanitation initiatives to impact over 200,000 people in 160 villages across Ghana. In 2022, in honor of his 35th birthday, Sangu established the Sangu Delle Foundation to make philanthropic investments in health, education and economic empowerment in Ghana. Sangu has served on several boards and advisory boards including the Peddie School, Flutterwave, mPharma, Autochek and AXA. At Harvard University, Sangu has served on the boards of the Harvard Alumni Association, the Harvard Medical School Dean’s Global Health and Service Advisory Council, the Harvard Business School Fund Council and the Harvard Center for African Studies. He currently serves on Harvard University’s Board of Overseers as the second African (after the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu) to be elected since 1637. He is the President of the Harvard Club of Ghana and chairs Harvard interviews in Ghana. He is also a member of the West Africa Advisory Group of the Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford and the Selection Committee of the West Africa Rhodes Scholarship, for which he was awarded the George Parkin Service Award by the Rhodes Trust at Oxford University in 2019. Sangu serves on the Board of Directors of Ashesi University where he chairs the Audit and Risk Committee and the Legal Committee; and the Board of Directors of his alma mater, Ghana International School. Sangu has received several international accolades including 2023 Institut Choiseul “Digital Entrepreneur of the Year”, 2023 Top 100 Economic Leaders in Africa, RoW 2022 “100 Global Tech Changemakers”, The Root 100 Most Influential Black Americans (2022), 2022 African Young Business Leader of the Year, 2022 Eisenhower Fellow, 2021 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Harvard Black Students’ Association 2020 Legacy Award, New Africa Magazine “100 Most Influential Africans of 2019,” Africa CEO Forum Finalist for “Young CEO of the Year”, 2016 GOOD 100 List of “100 people who are improving the world through creativity and innovation,” three times winner of Forbes top 30 most promising entrepreneurs in Africa, Future Africa Awards 2014 “Young Person of the Year,” and Euromoney’s “Africa’s Rising Stars” award. He is a TED Fellow, an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow and a GLG Social Impact Fellow. In 2005, as a high school student, Sangu was featured in TIME magazine’s Tomorrow25 as one of 25 future world leaders. Sangu is a licensed attorney, admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. He has traveled to over 100 countries globally including 47 in Africa and is the award-winning author of Making Futures: Young Entrepreneurs in a Dynamic Africa, which was shortlisted for the Financial Times / McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize for best business book by an author under age 40. Sangu’s Catholic faith is very important to him and he serves the church ministry as a lector and a member of the Noble Order of the Knights of Marshall and the Knights of Colombus. // When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak -- it makes us human." // In this short, provocative talk, financier Sangu Delle questions whether microfinance — small loans to small entrepreneurs -- is the best way to drive growth in developing countries. "We seem to be fixated on this romanticized idea that every poor person in Africa is an entrepreneur,” he says. "Yet, my work has taught me that most people want jobs.” Delle, a TED Fellow, makes the case for supporting large companies and factories — and clearing away the obstacles to pan-African trade. // Dr. Sangu Delle is a multifaceted professional deeply engaged in entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, with a strong focus on advancing Africa's healthcare landscape. Through his roles in CarePoint, Golden Palm Investments Corporation, and a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group, he is actively shaping the future of healthcare in Africa through innovation and technology. Dr. Delle's investment endeavors primarily target early-stage opportunities in technology and technology-enabled businesses across diverse sectors like healthcare, education, and fintech. Committed to driving positive change, he has also spearheaded philanthropic initiatives such as Cleanacwa and the Sangu Delle Foundation, emphasizing education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, his involvement in various organizations and advisory roles underscores his dedication to fostering social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa and beyond. // Investor // technology, infrastructure, mental health, violence, water, sanitation, telemedicine, education, entrepreneurship, auditing, workforce, fintech, venture capital, capital markets, jobs, job skills training, water sanitation, finance, africa, research, developing countries, supply chain, human rights, race, rights, international human rights law, economic anthropology, youth entrepreneurship, women, impact investing, rural villages, affordable, gender, youth, healthcare, economic empowerment, microfinance, cars, children, workforce development, rural, empowerment, investments in africa, governance, law, rain water, clean water, government, investing in startup companies, income // Nigeria|Washington|United States|Ghana|Egypt|Kenya|District of Columbia

Nigeria|Washington|United States|Ghana|Egypt|Kenya|District of Columbia

CVE online, Citizen Journalism, Civic media, Journalism, New Media, Political communications, Social media, peacebuilding

2011, 2010

Australia

Citizen journalist // Sri Lankan human rights activist and founder of Groundviews, a citizen-journalism initiative // An Ashoka, Rotary World Peace and TED Fellow, I have since 2002 explored and advocated the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) to strengthen peace, reconciliation, human rights & democratic governance. I founded in 2006 and for eleven years curated the award-winning Groundviews, Sri Lanka's first citizen journalism website. Having joined in 2002, I am a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Policy Alternatives, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where I focus on civic media production, social media strategy, digital activism and digital security for civil society activists. I specialise in, advise and train on new media literacy, web-based activism and advocacy. With the UN and other actors, through the ICT4Peace Foundation, I also work extensively on the advancement of information management during crises, both sudden-onset as well as protracted. Since 2008, I have conducted workshops and training programmes in Sri Lanka, South Asia, South East Asia, Europe and the Balkans, focussing on using a wide spectrum technology to capture, disseminate and archive inconvenient truths in austere, violent contexts. I am currently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand on social media and politics. Contact me at sanjanah {at} gmail {dot} com. FastCompany profile of my work at http://www.fastcompany.com/1711352/2011-ted-fellow-cuts-through-wartime-censorship-in-sri-lanka // An Ashoka, Rotary World Peace and TED Fellow, I have since 2002 explored and advocated the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) to strengthen peace, reconciliation, human rights & democratic governance. I founded in 2006 and for eleven years curated the award-winning Groundviews, Sri Lanka's first citizen journalism website. Having joined in 2002, I am a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Policy Alternatives, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where I focus on civic media production, social media strategy, digital activism and digital security for civil society activists. I specialise in, advise and train on new media literacy, web-based activism and advocacy. With the UN and other actors, through the ICT4Peace Foundation, I also work extensively on the advancement of information management during crises, both sudden-onset as well as protracted. Since 2008, I have conducted workshops and training programmes in Sri Lanka, South Asia, South East Asia, Europe and the Balkans, focussing on using a wide spectrum technology to capture, disseminate and archive inconvenient truths in austere, violent contexts. I am currently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand on social media and politics. Contact me at sanjanah {at} gmail {dot} com. FastCompany profile of my work at http://www.fastcompany.com/1711352/2011-ted-fellow-cuts-through-wartime-censorship-in-sri-lanka // Citizen journalist // technology, cve online, job skills training, activism, human rights, rights, social media, policy, citizen journalism, political communications, journalism, civic media, advocacy, politics, governance, new media, communication, peacebuilding // New Zealand|Dunedin|Otago

New Zealand|Dunedin|Otago

2009

Nepal

Human rights lawyer // A Nepali human rights lawyer working for the protection and promotion of freedom of expression in Nepal // A Nepali human rights lawyer working for the protection and promotion of freedom of expression in Nepal // Human rights lawyer // human rights, rights // Nepal|Kathmandu|Bagmati Province

Nepal|Kathmandu|Bagmati Province

Advocacy for Women + Girls, Character Design and Illustration, Manga, Skepticism, Storytelling

2009

Canada

Manga artist // International award-winning mangaka, Sara E. Mayhew, is a writer and illustrator that the prestigious Applied Arts magazine called “young blood commanding our attention”. Her work has been published by Owl Kids and Scholastic. Among her many guest appearances include speaking at the Center for Inquiry in Hollywood, CA, and The Amaz!ng Meeting (TAM9) in Las Vegas, NV. In 2010, Nokia featured her in their Responsiveness campaign video on communicating the values of science literacy through art. She is frequently interviewed on podcasts, radio, blogs and other media. The Ontario Arts Council recently awarded her a grant of $10,000 from their Northern Arts program for her latest series, Legend of the Ztarr. Her work is featured on the March/April 2012 issue cover of Skeptical Inquirer.<br> <br> Sara's work focuses on promoting science, skepticism, and secular humanism through art and entertainment by creating stories and characters that present science-based themes and role models. An important goal in her work is inspiring girls and young women to be critical thinkers and encourage entertainment that features inspiring female characters. // International award-winning mangaka and 2009 TED Fellowship member, Sara E. Mayhew is a Canadian writer and illustrator striving to produce manga that promotes skepticism and critical thinking. Canada's prestigious graphic arts magazine, Applied Arts, featured her in their Young Blood article on "new talent commanding our attention". Sara was awarded the Northern Arts grant in 2007 by the Ontario Arts Council. She has spoken on the TED Fellows stage at the prestigious TED (Technology Entertainment Design) conference, in 2009, in Long Beach, CA, and more recently at TEDActive 2010 in Palm Springs, CA. Currently, Sara is launching her newest series, Legend of the Ztarr, which aims to introduce manga readers to skeptical and humanist values through storytelling, available in the Apple iBookstore. Her blog, There Are Four Lights, combines art and science themes, with occasional pepperings of general geekdom and cuteness. // International award-winning mangaka and 2009 TED Fellowship member, Sara E. Mayhew is a Canadian writer and illustrator striving to produce manga that promotes skepticism and critical thinking. Canada's prestigious graphic arts magazine, Applied Arts, featured her in their Young Blood article on "new talent commanding our attention". Sara was awarded the Northern Arts grant in 2007 by the Ontario Arts Council. She has spoken on the TED Fellows stage at the prestigious TED (Technology Entertainment Design) conference, in 2009, in Long Beach, CA, and more recently at TEDActive 2010 in Palm Springs, CA. Currently, Sara is launching her newest series, Legend of the Ztarr, which aims to introduce manga readers to skeptical and humanist values through storytelling, available in the Apple iBookstore. Her blog, There Are Four Lights, combines art and science themes, with occasional pepperings of general geekdom and cuteness. // Manga artist // technology, mangaka, girls, illustrator , design, skeptisism, science, character design, manga, storytelling, graphic novelist, lighting, campaigns, women // Ontario|Canada|North Bay|Kirkland Lake

Ontario|Canada|North Bay|Kirkland Lake

Art and Science Collaboration, Astronaut Candidate, Climbing Everest, Commercial Diving, Human Spaceflight, Installation Art, Live Performance, Lunar Habitats, Movement and the Lived Body of Phenomenology, New Media, SCUBA diver, Simulation Astronaut, Spacesuits, Underwater Performance

2010

Australia

Artist researcher, Aquabatics // I am passionate about taking steps to qualify creative practitioners for space. Where ever I go, I champion “every space project needs an artist” and find ways to suit up, and work in space analogue environments, to connect the arc of technology transfer and imagination that is required to further human exploration from sea, to summit to space. Having recently returned from Mt. Everest and surviving the Nepal earthquakes, I have recommitted to my purpose, passion and promise. In Oct 2015, I am honoured to join the PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Class 1503 suborbital flight training for the campaign to conduct the NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate’s Flight experiment 46-S Noctilucent Cloud Tomography Experiment. This represents another significant opportunity for contributing new understanding and inspiring imagination through the prism of spectacular imagery and human experience. It is also a chance to consider the risks and rewards of novel modus operandi, and to empower and leverage our global mission through new access to space, and pioneer thinking. My artist-researcher journey began in 2002 when I became a fully qualified commercial diver and founded the Aquabatics Research Team to explore commercial diving and creative practices together in a unique union. Originally focused on making underwater performances, my creative work now spans aqueous live art, digital media, installation, prototype pneumatic technologies, philosophies and experiments with advanced life support and living systems. I often collaborate with artists, scientists and architects to create a new experimental space to invent, design and explore imagined futures with the intent to re-engage with the fundamental creativity of humans working at the extremes. A question that keeps reoccurring in my work is: If I were to imagine the architecture of the future to be adaptive to the bio rhythms of the human species, how would we account for the specific bio rhythms of people living and working together underwater and in extreme environments on Earth as an analogue to outer space? Furthermore, what countermeasures or embraceable panaceas would be appropriate for quality of life? // Sarah Jane Pell is a multi-award-winning artist with an experimental practice spanning 20 years. The “Artist Astronaut” began civilian spaceflight training in 2016 with the support of a two-year Australia Council Fellowship to investigate new modes of ‘Performing Astronautics’. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy at Edith Cowan University in Australia and has collaborated with NASA, ESA, JAXA and the private sector on numerous space missions and strategic sci-art interests. Her work has been exhibited and performed worldwide. She is a commercial diver with extensive experience in remote isolated confined environment (ICE), black water operations and sea survival. Founder/director of the Aquabatics Research Team initiative ARTi 2002-2012, her work on Human Performance Underwater (Aquabatics) was awarded the MIT Leonardo LABS Best PhD Art & Science in 2007. Pell joined Monash University as Adj. Associate Professor (Research), in the Faculty of Engineering, Engineering Office of the Dean, and Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture in Aug 2018. Pell’s research focuses on human expression and performance. She designs tactical laboratories for experimental arts to support performance within operational ICE environments for application in sea and space domains. She collaborates with the Monash Immersive Visualisation Platform [MIVP]. Her team have produced tools for spatial awareness during simulated spacewalks known as EVAs in terrestrial analogue sites including the high altitudes of the Himalaya's Mustang region and the US Utah desert, and post-processing large data transmission between global sites for affective visualisation in the CAVE2, Virtual Reality, Dome and Future Control Room. Artefacts include immersive media, mixed reality, human-robotic interaction design, and new systems for live art and translocation communication and interdisciplinary human performance research. Outcomes are real and speculative, poetic and practical with high technical cultural value and human factors benefits. Pell is currently an Associate Professor at Monash University in Human-Centered Computing and Creativity, and Vice-Chair of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Technical Committee for the Cultural Utilisation of Space [ITCCUS] 2018-2021. Sarah Jane has danced with underwater rovers, flown space art payloads, designed rebreathers and helmets, and broadcast Earth-Moon-Earth performances. Prestigious awards include Australia Council Fellow. Australia Council Arts Leader. Gifted Citizen – Hon. Mention. She is a 2010 TED Fellow. // Sarah Jane Pell is a multi-award-winning artist with an experimental practice spanning 20 years. The “Artist Astronaut” began civilian spaceflight training in 2016 with the support of a two-year Australia Council Fellowship to investigate new modes of ‘Performing Astronautics’. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy at Edith Cowan University in Australia and has collaborated with NASA, ESA, JAXA and the private sector on numerous space missions and strategic sci-art interests. Her work has been exhibited and performed worldwide. She is a commercial diver with extensive experience in remote isolated confined environment (ICE), black water operations and sea survival. Founder/director of the Aquabatics Research Team initiative ARTi 2002-2012, her work on Human Performance Underwater (Aquabatics) was awarded the MIT Leonardo LABS Best PhD Art & Science in 2007. Pell joined Monash University as Adj. Associate Professor (Research), in the Faculty of Engineering, Engineering Office of the Dean, and Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture in Aug 2018. Pell’s research focuses on human expression and performance. She designs tactical laboratories for experimental arts to support performance within operational ICE environments for application in sea and space domains. She collaborates with the Monash Immersive Visualisation Platform [MIVP]. Her team have produced tools for spatial awareness during simulated spacewalks known as EVAs in terrestrial analogue sites including the high altitudes of the Himalaya's Mustang region and the US Utah desert, and post-processing large data transmission between global sites for affective visualisation in the CAVE2, Virtual Reality, Dome and Future Control Room. Artefacts include immersive media, mixed reality, human-robotic interaction design, and new systems for live art and translocation communication and interdisciplinary human performance research. Outcomes are real and speculative, poetic and practical with high technical cultural value and human factors benefits. Pell is currently an Associate Professor at Monash University in Human-Centered Computing and Creativity, and Vice-Chair of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Technical Committee for the Cultural Utilisation of Space [ITCCUS] 2018-2021. Sarah Jane has danced with underwater rovers, flown space art payloads, designed rebreathers and helmets, and broadcast Earth-Moon-Earth performances. Prestigious awards include Australia Council Fellow. Australia Council Arts Leader. Gifted Citizen – Hon. Mention. She is a 2010 TED Fellow. // Artist researcher, Aquabatics // technology, water, desert, architecture, simulation astronaut, flight, spacesuits, data, art and science collaboration, job skills training, research, installation art, commercial diving, live performance, pneumatic, design, species, climbing everest, movement and the lived body of phenomenology, virtual reality, campaigns, underwater performance, lunar habitats, science, scuba diver, new media, communication, human spaceflight, astronaut candidate // Melbourne|Australia|Victoria

Melbourne|Australia|Victoria

Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, Egyptology, Exploration, Geospatial Analysis, Geospatial Information, Remote Sensing, Research, Satellite Imagery, Science Communication, Storytelling

2012

United States

I am trying to empower diverse stakeholders to help protect and preserve our shared cultural heritage // Sarah Parcak is an archaeologist and space archaeologist known for her pioneering work in using satellite imagery to uncover and protect archaeological sites around the world. Through her research, she has revolutionized the field by developing innovative methods to identify hidden sites and track looting activities. Parcak's expertise lies in leveraging technology to study ancient civilizations and address contemporary challenges facing cultural heritage preservation. She is dedicated to empowering diverse stakeholders to contribute to the safeguarding of our global cultural legacy. // Space archeologist // Sarah Parcak is from Bangor, Maine. She holds degrees from Yale (BA) and Cambridge University (M.Phil and PhD), is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (an elected position), and a 2012 TED fellow. Sarah serves as the founding director of the Laboratory for Global Observation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is also the CEO of SpectralGlobe technologies (www.spectralglobe.com), a company which specializes in using remote sensing technologies to provide innovative landscape solutions. Sarah and her longtime sweetheart, Egyptologist Greg Mumford, work together on the Surveys and Excavation Projects in Egypt (www.deltasinai.com), which includes archaeological projects in the Delta, Sinai, and pyramid fields regions of Egypt. Sarah has written the first textbook on the field of satellite archaeology, called Satellite Remote Sensing for Archaeology, and has published numerous peer reviewed scientific papers. She is regularly invited to give papers at national and international conferences and symposia. She is also interviewed regularly for national print media (Science, Nature, National Geographic, CNN, BBC). Her research has been features in a major international BBC-Discovery Chanel Documentary, Egypt: What Lies Beneath,”, and she is currently working with BBC-Discovery on another program using satellite imagery to map the Roman Empire. Sarah has worked with NASA, the U.S. State Dept., and has collaborators across the globe. She has given 150 talks to a range of audiences across the globe. Sarah is an avid fan of “football,” as she played varsity football (aka “soccer”) for Yale and Cambridge, winning her varsity blue and leading Cambridge to a 4-0 defeat of Oxford in the Varsity Match in 2005 with 2 goals and 2 assists. She enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, and learning bluegrass guitar. // Sarah Parcak uses satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth to uncover hidden ancient treasures buried beneath our feet. There's a lot to discover; in the Egyptian Delta alone, Parcak estimates we've excavated less than a thousandth of one percent of what's out there. Now, with the 2016 TED Prize and an infectious enthusiasm for archaeology, she's developed an online platform called GlobalXplorer that enables anyone with an internet connection to discover unknown sites and protect what remains of our shared human inheritance. // Around the world, hundreds of thousands of lost ancient sites lie buried and hidden from view. Satellite archaeologist Sarah Parcak is determined to find them before looters do. With the 2016 TED Prize, Parcak is building an online citizen-science tool called GlobalXplorer that will train an army of volunteer explorers to find and protect the world's hidden heritage. In this talk, she offers a preview of the first place they'll look: Peru -- the home of Machu Picchu, the Nazca lines and other archaeological wonders waiting to be discovered. // In this short talk, TED Fellow Sarah Parcak introduces the field of "space archaeology" -- using satellite images to search for clues to the lost sites of past civilizations. // Sarah Parcak is an archaeologist and space archaeologist known for her pioneering work in using satellite imagery to uncover and protect archaeological sites around the world. Through her research, she has revolutionized the field by developing innovative methods to identify hidden sites and track looting activities. Parcak's expertise lies in leveraging technology to study ancient civilizations and address contemporary challenges facing cultural heritage preservation. She is dedicated to empowering diverse stakeholders to contribute to the safeguarding of our global cultural legacy. // Space archeologist // technology, geospatial information, remote sensing and geospatial information, egyptology, geospatial analysis, research, volunteerism, satellite, archaeology, cultural heritage, remote sensing, documentary, nature, cooking, explorer, ancient history, remote-sensing, science, anthropology // Alabama|USA|Birmingham|United States|Egypt|Cairo

Alabama|USA|Birmingham|United States|Egypt|Cairo

Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Atmospheric Studies, Biosignatures, Climate Science, Exoplanets, Gender Equality in Science, Research, STEM Education, Science Communication, Writing

2020

Canada

University of St. Andrews; Astrobiology Graduate Community; Kalispell School District 5; University of Calgary; Jesus College Oxford; York University; Cornell University; UH-IfA; Oxford University; Tufts University; Harvard University

Sarah Rugheimer is an astronomer and astrobiologist, serving as the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York University in Toronto. Her research focuses on modeling the atmosphere and climate of extrasolar planets, particularly Earth-like planets and early Earth conditions. She is passionate about engaging with the public on astrophysics and astrobiology, with a keen interest in the study of the origin of life on Earth and the search for life on other planets. Sarah is dedicated to teaching and mentoring, emphasizing the importance of scientific literacy and addressing gender and racial bias in STEM fields. She has received recognition for her work, including being a TED fellow and winning the Caroline Herschel Prize. Sarah is actively involved in public outreach, including creating educational resources and participating in podcasts and outreach programs. // The organization conducts research in the field of astrobiology, focusing on exoplanets, biosignatures, and habitability. Their work is theoretical and computational, with a particular interest in detecting life on other planets or moons in the Universe. They are actively involved in studying habitable planets orbiting other stars and are working towards detecting atmospheres of terrestrial extrasolar planets in the habitable zone using advanced telescopes and observatories. The organization's research aims to explore the origins of life and the potential distribution of life in the Universe, with a focus on developing techniques to remotely detect life in the atmospheres of extrasolar planets. They also investigate the influence of stellar activity on terrestrial planet atmospheres and the planet-star connection to understand how it affects habitability and biosignatures on these planets. // I developed curriculum and program details for Harvard's graduate certificate program in Astrobiology. I started the bi-weekly graduate astrobiology journal club in 2009. I've attended many summer schools and conferences in astrobiology to learn fields outside of my primary field of astronomy. These include AbGradCon 2009,2010,2011, Research Focus Group AbGradCon 2011, Nordic NASA Iceland Summer School, Nordic-NASA Hawaii Summer School, Santander Exoplanet School, IMPRS Heidelberg School. // I hold the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York University. I research how to detect, signs of life or biosignatures on planets orbiting other stars. // Research associate at the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University. // PhD in Astrophysics working with Lisa Kaltenegger and Dimitar Sasselov on modeling extrasolar planet atmospheres. // Teaching Fellow for Prof. Kirshner's class "The Energetic Universe." Received Harvard Bok Center Distinction in Teaching Award for this class. // Was a teaching assistant for the graduate course "Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics" under Prof. Dimitar Sasselov. // I taught a course of my own design through Tufts' ExCollege program called "Life on Earth and Beyond." The course covered the current understandings of the origin of life on Earth to how we can look for life on other planets in the Solar System and on extrasolar planets in our Galaxy. The course was offered as a full credit class and counted as a Natural Sciences Distribution credit for enrolled students. // I substitute taught Math and Science at Kalispell's two local high schools. // Studied terrestrial planetary habitability by modeling an Earth-like planet throughout the habitable zone of the star system HD 69830. // University of St. Andrews; Astrobiology Graduate Community; Kalispell School District 5; University of Calgary; Jesus College Oxford; York University; Cornell University; UH-IfA; Oxford University; Tufts University; Harvard University // Sarah Rugheimer is an accomplished astrophysicist specializing in the search for signs of life on planets orbiting other stars. With a background in astrophysics and a PhD focusing on modeling extrasolar planet atmospheres, Sarah has held positions at prestigious institutions such as the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University and York University's Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy. Sarah's expertise extends to curriculum development, teaching, and public outreach, demonstrated through roles like developing curriculum for Harvard's graduate certificate program in Astrobiology and teaching courses on topics ranging from stellar and planetary astrophysics to the search for life beyond Earth. Sarah's research contributions and dedication to education highlight her commitment to advancing our understanding of astrobiology and planetary habitability. // I'm hoping to get a new space mission, the Large Interferometer for Exoplanets (LIFE) launched by 2040 so that we can find signs of life on other planets within our lifetimes. I am also hoping to develop a curriculum for scientific reasoning and critical thinking to decrease polarization from an apolitical astronomy viewpoint. // Sarah Rugheimer is an accomplished astronomer and astrobiologist known for her expertise in modeling the atmospheres and climates of extrasolar planets, particularly Earth-like planets and early Earth conditions. Currently holding the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York University, Sarah is deeply engaged in research on exoplanets, biosignatures, and habitability. Her work is focused on detecting life on other planets and understanding the origins of life in the Universe. Sarah is dedicated to scientific literacy, gender equality in STEM, and public outreach, as evidenced by her involvement in educational resources, podcasts, and outreach programs. Her contributions to astrophysics and astrobiology, along with her commitment to education, underscore her significant impact on advancing our understanding of planetary habitability and the search for life beyond Earth. // Astrophysicist // Astrophysicist // I am TED Fellow and professor in astrophysicist working on how to detect life on an exoplanet by looking for atmospheric biosignatures at York University. I am originally from Montana, and started at Flathead Valley Community College before eventually ending up at Harvard University for my Ph.D. I then went to St Andrews and Oxford for postdoctoral fellowships before starting as the Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York. I'm there co-Lead of the Project Office for LIFE, the Large Interferometer for Exoplanets, which I believe will be the best way to detect life on another planet in our lifetimes. I am passionate about science communication and outreach to promote scientific literacy. I have been on over 70 times on radio and TV including Global National, NPR, and BBC and was a presenter for the Discovery Channel's "Killers of the Cosmos" series. In 2020, I wrote and recorded a popular-level Audible Originals Course called "Searching for Extraterrestrial Life." I advocate for Women in STEM and co-host a podcast with another astronomer named Sarah Ballard called “Self-care with Drs. Sarah” for junior scientists navigating academia. // Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Sarah Rugheimer searches for aliens -- but not the cartoony green kind. She's looking for extraterrestrial microbes by studying how these single-celled organisms emit gases, which could reveal evidence of them throughout the cosmos. Wondering if we're really alone in the universe, Rugheimer identifies two big hurdles to confirming life on another world and offers insight into what finding it might mean for us. // Sarah Rugheimer is an accomplished astronomer and astrobiologist known for her expertise in modeling the atmospheres and climates of extrasolar planets, particularly Earth-like planets and early Earth conditions. Currently holding the Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York University, Sarah is deeply engaged in research on exoplanets, biosignatures, and habitability. Her work is focused on detecting life on other planets and understanding the origins of life in the Universe. Sarah is dedicated to scientific literacy, gender equality in STEM, and public outreach, as evidenced by her involvement in educational resources, podcasts, and outreach programs. Her contributions to astrophysics and astrobiology, along with her commitment to education, underscore her significant impact on advancing our understanding of planetary habitability and the search for life beyond Earth. // Astrophysicist // writing, research, climate, design, microbes, race, biosignatures, women, stem, exoplanets, gender, alien life, astronomy, advocacy, astrophysics, solar, science communication, science, astrobiology, communication, atmospheres // Switzerland|Edinburgh|Zurich|Ontario|Toronto|Canada|UK

Switzerland|Edinburgh|Zurich|Ontario|Toronto|Canada|UK

2018

Bangladesh

Clean water advocate // Clean water advocate // Montserrado|Monrovia|Liberia

Montserrado|Monrovia|Liberia

Air Quality, Environment Policy, P:ublic Education

2009

India

Air pollution researcher // Founder of UrbanEmissions.Info, a repository of information and research related to air pollution // Dr. Sarath Guttikunda, is the Founder/Director of UrbanEmissions.Info (UEinfo), an adjunct professor at Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi) and recipient of the International Award by the American Geophysical Union in 2022, given annually in recognition of furthering the Earth and space sciences for the benefit of society in developing nations. He conducts research in an independent capacity at UEinfo to support science, policy, and public dialogue on air pollution in India and cities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. For India's national clean air program, UEinfo maintains the only open-repository of information necessary for the cities to conduct and evaluate their emissions and pollution analysis, as part of the air pollution knowledge assessments (APnA) city program. He is also an author of multiple illustrated primers on air pollution themes, designed to bridge the knowledge gaps for a broad audience with technical and non-technical background. More details @ https://urbanemissions.info // Dr. Sarath Guttikunda, is the Founder/Director of UrbanEmissions.Info (UEinfo), an adjunct professor at Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi) and recipient of the International Award by the American Geophysical Union in 2022, given annually in recognition of furthering the Earth and space sciences for the benefit of society in developing nations. He conducts research in an independent capacity at UEinfo to support science, policy, and public dialogue on air pollution in India and cities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. For India's national clean air program, UEinfo maintains the only open-repository of information necessary for the cities to conduct and evaluate their emissions and pollution analysis, as part of the air pollution knowledge assessments (APnA) city program. He is also an author of multiple illustrated primers on air pollution themes, designed to bridge the knowledge gaps for a broad audience with technical and non-technical background. More details @ https://urbanemissions.info // Air pollution researcher // technology, clean air, education, cities, research, p:ublic education, climate, emissions, environmental policy and advocacy, policy, environmental policy, pollution, air pollution, climate change, advocacy, public education, air quality, science, environment policy // Goa|India

Goa|India

Agricultural innovation, Agricultural policy, Biodiversity conservation, Climate change, Climate resilience, Farmer financing, Food security, Innovation for the poor, Rural empowerment, Smallholder farming, Social entrepreneurship, Sustainable agriculture

2021

Pakistan

Soul Forest is an organization dedicated to transforming barren lands into vibrant ecosystems that support nature, communities, and future generations. They focus on biodiversity conservation, blending ancient Vedic wisdom with modern ecological methods. Their mission aims to inspire ecological transformations across diverse landscapes, creating a greener and more sustainable world. Soul Forest's approach includes dedicating 80% of land to biodiversity conservation and 20% to sustainable economic initiatives, integrating nature-centered commercial activities. They collaborate with local communities to generate job opportunities and sustainable livelihoods, emphasizing indigenous wisdom in forest creation and conservation. Founded by individuals who left corporate careers to revolutionize agriculture and biodiversity conservation, Soul Forest has a proven track record of success in restoring nature and promoting environmental sustainability. // Kheyti is an organization that focuses on providing technology solutions for small farmers, particularly in India. They have developed a Greenhouse-in-a-Box, which is an affordable, modular greenhouse bundled with full-stack agronomy services. This innovative solution uses 90% less water, grows 7 times more food, increases climate resilience, and provides farmers with a steady income. Kheyti aims to empower smallholder farmers by helping them reduce climate risk and increase yields. They are currently working with 5000 farmers in 8 states of India and have ambitious plans to reach one million farmers by 2033. The organization has received recognition and awards for their impactful work, including being named winners of The Earthshot Prize. Kheyti values collaboration, farmer-centric solutions, continuous learning, and diversity in their team. They offer opportunities for growth, flexibility, and a supportive work environment for those who are passionate about making a difference in agriculture. // Sathya Raghu is a dedicated individual who co-founded Soul Forest, an organization committed to transforming barren lands into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and communities. Through a blend of ancient Vedic wisdom and modern ecological methods, Soul Forest focuses on biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic initiatives. Sathya's work involves dedicating a significant portion of land to conservation efforts while integrating nature-centered commercial activities to support local communities. Additionally, Sathya's passion for revolutionizing agriculture and biodiversity conservation is evident in Soul Forest's successful track record of restoring nature and promoting environmental sustainability. // Green farming innovator // I am the Co-Founder of Kheyti, which delivers climate resilient incomes to the smallholder farmers. I am the cofounder of Cosmos Green, which builds climate smart farms, that promote nature friendly living. We are currently developing an economically viable model for a biodiverse agroforest. Our work is one of the winners of Earthshot Prize 2022. I am a TED Speaker. I write Opinion Editorials for major Media Outlets like Huff post, Stanford Social innovation review, HinduBusinessLine, SciDevnet and Yourstory on issues involving farmers, climate change and economy. I was lucky to have been a part of 4 remarkable fellowships which added tremendous value to my life – Acumen India Fellowship, Aspen NewVoices fellowship, Mulago’s Rainer Arnhold Fellowship and TED Fellowship. // For smallholder farmers in India, agriculture has long been an unreliable source of income -- crops that flourish one season can fail the next, thanks to heat, pests and disease. But climate risk is now making the profession nearly impossible. TED Fellow Sathya Raghu Mokkapati is determined to change that with "greenhouse-in-a-box": a small, low-cost, easy-to-build structure aimed at helping farmers weather sizzling summers, increase monthly revenues and grow more food with less water. // Sathya Raghu is a dedicated individual who co-founded Soul Forest, an organization committed to transforming barren lands into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and communities. Through a blend of ancient Vedic wisdom and modern ecological methods, Soul Forest focuses on biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic initiatives. Sathya's work involves dedicating a significant portion of land to conservation efforts while integrating nature-centered commercial activities to support local communities. Additionally, Sathya's passion for revolutionizing agriculture and biodiversity conservation is evident in Soul Forest's successful track record of restoring nature and promoting environmental sustainability. // Green farming innovator // technology, water, forest, entrepreneurship, biodiversity, farmer financing, innovation for the poor, jobs, climate resilience, finance, social entrepreneurship, agriculture, resilience, ecosystem, climate, farming, agri policy, weather, policy, farmers, livelihoods, affordable, climate change, smallholder, small-scale farmers, greenhouse, climate investments, disease, conservation, nature, smallholder farmers, climate risk, food, climate-smart, pests, sustainable livelihoods, indigenous, biological conservation, india, agronomy, crops, local communities, low-cost, smallholder farming, ecology, land, income // India|Hyderabad|Telangana

India|Hyderabad|Telangana

Adventuring, advocacy, climate change, climbing, environmental awareness, inspirational speaker, sustainable future, travelling, weather data, writer

2009

India

Self Employed; Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad; National Geographic Society; TED Conferences; Indian Navy; TERI University

Indian Mountain Guides, operated by Satyabrat Adam, offers personalized adventure holidays worldwide. Unlike traditional tour operators, the focus is on creating unique experiences tailored to individual preferences. With a flexible approach, customers can outline their desired activities, allowing for customized itineraries. The organization aims to provide unforgettable outdoor adventures and lasting memories for all participants. // <p>My climbs and extreme adventures are my journey through life and I live each moment as if it is my last. I deliver motivational talks, corporate leadership coaching and team building skills, besides training and guiding clients to the highest peaks in the world. I am also a Fellow of TED, USA and Fellow of Royal Geographic Society. <br><br>I believe that nothing gets done without action and that 'impossible' is only a state of mind. I am a life long climber and extreme adventurer having climbed around the world and multiple Everest summit and leading expeditions to both the Poles. I live life simply in complete freedom and the world is my home. Through my adventures I have learnt a lot about life, about human relations and survival, and that mind has endless possibilities and my objectives are to share these experience and learning with others through different mediums and channels.</p> // I led glaciology and climate change research expeditions in the polar and Himalayan Regions for carrying out mass balancing and weather data studies in these extreme and remote places // Inspire and empower others with my thoughts and climbs and adventures, and spread 'ideas' worth spreading through the TED Global network. I have taken the spirit of TED through my talks and workshops around the world // I joined the Indian Navy to realize my childhood dream of becoming a submariner. After my commission I worked in the Special Forces, undertaking covert missions in Sri Lanka and then joined the elite Submarine branch. I started off in the Russian boats and then in the German Subs specializing in navigation and underwater tactics and weapon control. I founded the Mountaineering and Allied Sports directorate of the Indian Navy in 2001 and headed this office till I took voluntary retirement. During this time I led Indian Navy climbing team to the top of Mt Everest, to the South Pole and to the North Pole besides many other extreme adventures around the world. // I led Nat Geo expeditions to remote and unexplored areas across the Himalaya, bringing back pictures of never before seen vistas and mountain wilderness // Inspire and empower others with my thoughts and climbs and adventures, and spread 'ideas' worth spreading through the TED Global network. I have taken the spirit of TED through my talks and workshops around the world // I am a global motivational speaker and corporate coach where I develop leadership and team building skills. As Adventure Consultant I assist people to realize their outdoor and adventure aspirations no matter how seemingly impossible they are. I mind coach extreme athletes, business leaders, terminally ill patients, just about anyone to achieve their peak performance and happiness levels. I train and guide clients up the highest peaks in the World and to the harshest terrains for once in a lifetime experience. I write regular columns on adventure travel. I am a Green Activist and work on sustainable projects in different countries // Self Employed; Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad; National Geographic Society; TED Conferences; Indian Navy; TERI University // Satyabrata Dam is a seasoned adventurer, climber, and motivational speaker with a wealth of experience in extreme expeditions to some of the world's most challenging terrains. With a background in glaciology and climate change research, he has led numerous expeditions in polar and Himalayan regions, focusing on mass balancing and weather data studies. Satyabrata's career spans from serving in the Indian Navy's Special Forces to founding the Mountaineering and Allied Sports directorate. As a global motivational speaker and corporate coach, he excels in developing leadership and team-building skills, guiding clients to conquer the highest peaks worldwide, and coaching individuals from extreme athletes to business leaders. Passionate about sustainability, Satyabrata also engages in green activism and sustainable projects across different countries. // To have a world without boundaries of any kind // Satyabrata Dam is a seasoned adventurer, climber, and motivational speaker with extensive experience in extreme expeditions to challenging terrains worldwide. With a background in glaciology and climate change research, he has led numerous expeditions in polar and Himalayan regions, focusing on mass balancing and weather data studies. From serving in the Indian Navy's Special Forces to founding the Mountaineering and Allied Sports directorate, Satyabrata has a diverse career that spans leadership roles in extreme environments. As a global motivational speaker and corporate coach, he excels in developing leadership and team-building skills, guiding clients to conquer the highest peaks and coaching individuals from extreme athletes to business leaders. Passionate about sustainability, he also engages in green activism and sustainable projects globally. // Adventurer // Mountaineer, Explorer, Polar Skier, Motivational Speaker, photographer, writer Satya is one of the world’s leading mountaineers and polar explorers with over 35 years of climbing career. He is the only person in the world who has successfully led expeditions to the three poles – Mt Everest, North and South Poles. He has climbed the highest peaks in all the seven continents besides climbing some of the highest mountains in the world. Some of his other major adventures include circumnavigation in a sailboat, walking the length of Africa, silk route, etc. He is a published author and has published a coffee table book on Mt Everest and book of fiction. Satya is a much sought after international motivational speaker for corporate, schools and NGO sector. He has been widely featured in the Indian media both in print and TV. Satya has been featured in Limca Book of Records twice. He travels globally looking for new extreme challenges and motivating people from all walks of life and has been to over 140 countries till now. He has also been a consultant for TERI, India and Icelandic University and President of Iceland’s office for global warming and climate change studies in Himalayan Glaciers and Polar Ice Caps. Satya is a green and climate change activist and widely campaigns for making people aware and commit towards a greener and sustainable future. His blog is rated as one of the top adventure travel cum environmental blogs in the world and the best blog in India in a recent nation-wide poll. He is the recipient of Indian Navy’s highest gallantry award twice for exceptional acts of bravery and is only the third person of such distinction in the history of the Indian Navy. He has also won the Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award and the National Adventurer of the Year Award. He was a Submarine Commander in the Indian Navy and had commanded two submarines. He took voluntary retirement in 2010 after 22 years of commissioned service to pursue a full time career in the field of adventure, environment advocacy, writing, photography, etc. He is currently planning an adventure cum social enterprise in the scale never before attempted in the history of mankind and compiling a book on his adventure travels. I am a globetrotting thrill seeker looking for places with mountains and attempt to climb the highest spot of any place I visit. My life on and off the edge is all about believing in my dreams, holding my life in my hand, swinging out my ice axe into the fuzzy unknown, with complete faith in myself and the elements, and finally emerging out alive at the top, only to stand on an insignificant piece of rock or a forlorn patch of ice. Risking my life and limbs repeatedly, putting everything at risk on one single move, on one tiny ant sized piece of ledge or rock, one insane leap, one single frozen second, one gravity and definitely logic defying upward push… nothing to hold on to, or to hold me back. If I fall, I go but if I don’t then I am euphoric. I am not happy living one life. Dying a million times and living million lives in this one I fulfill my infinite dreams. Welcome to my vertical world where physical and mental limits are redefined and stretched to breaking point every day. // A mountaineer, skier and sailor; Satyabrata is the only Indian to accomplish one of the rarest feats in the adventure world The Three Poles - Mt Everest (2004), South Pole (2006) and North Pole (2008) and the Seven Summits (climbing the highest peaks in all the seven continents). He is the first person in the world to have led successful expeditions to all the Three Poles. After serving in the Indian Navy Submarine Arms for 23 years and commanding HDW German boats Satya took voluntary retirement to pursue his outdoor passions full time. An ex Special Forces officer with combat experiences, he was a specialist in underwater navigation and super-specialist in submarine tactics and weapon control. During his Naval career Satya was decorated with numerous gallantry awards for exceptional acts of bravery, which includes Nao Sena Medal for gallantry twice. Satyas true passion lies in the sport of extreme mountaineering. Charting new routes, undertaking highly technical climbs and exploring unknown valleys has led him to some of the deepest, remotest corners of the world. He has many solo and first ascents to his credit. He has climbed many major Himalayan peaks to date in his 40 years of climbing career. Besides Mt Everest, he has climbed several of the highest peaks in the world. Outside the Himalaya, he has climbed in almost all the major mountain ranges in the world, including the European Alps, Canadian Rockies, Yosemite, Andes, Patagonia, Southern Alps, Pamir, Tien Shan, Urals, Caucuses, Western Cape & Drakensberg (South Africa), Japanese Alps, etc. He has led 16 Indian expeditions (including naval and IMF) and seven international expeditions. He is a past Secretary of the Himalayan Club, India. Satya has led skiing and Arctic survival expeditions to Alaska, Greenland, Norway, North Pole, South Pole, Iceland. When he is not climbing, he has sailed around the world. He was a national champion in yachting and has represented the country in yachting, windsurfing and water skiing. He is an ardent speleologist and ice caver. He has done caving in some of the largest cave systems in the world in France, South Africa, Wales and USA and has done ice caving in Alaska, Greenland and Spitsbergen (Norway). He has traversed the ancient Silk Route from Mongolia to Turkey and has also walked the entire length of Africa from Tunisia to South Africa. Satya is a member of the Indian Mountaineering Foundations Scientific Exploration Committee and has consulted with with TERI (The Energy Resources Institute) Glacier Project Team and collaborating with Icelandic Glacier Studies on climate change and effects of global warming. Satya is a recipient of Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) twice, Chief of Naval Staff Commendation (twice), Commander-in-Chief Commendation and Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award Satyabrata is featured in the Limca Book of Records (Indian equivalent of Guinness Book) twice in 2005 and 2009 He is featured regularly in some of Indias leading national journals and dailies like; Hindustan Times, TOI, Business Times, Economic Times, India Today, Statesman, Hindu, The Week, etc in print and net and has often been interviewed on leading TV channels Publications & Writings (a) Poles Apart (2008) A coffee table book on his journey to the ends of the World (North and South Pole) (b) From the Ocean Depths to the Highest Peak (2006) A coffee table book on Mt Everest (c) Eyewitness and Other Tales of Detection (2001) Collection of crime stories (d) Mountaineering articles are regularly featured in some of the worlds leading mountaineering journals High (UK), Himalayan Journal & Indian Mountaineers (India), The Mountain Ears (South Africa), American Alpine Journal, Japanese Alpine Club Journal, etc. (e) Scripted, edited, directed Mountaineering Films for NatGeo (f) Television serials, documentaries depicting submarine and naval life. (g) Executive Editor of Anil Aggrawals Internet Journal of Book Review Member (a) Indian Mountaineering Foundation member of the Climbing Committee, Program Planning Committee, Scientific Exploration Committee (b) Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Executive Committee (c) The Himalayan Club Managing Committee (d) Technical Advisor to the All Woman Commonwealth Antarctica Expedition Lectures & Workshops He has lectured around the globe on mountaineering, climate change and held workshops on wilderness survival // Satyabrata Dam is a seasoned adventurer, climber, and motivational speaker with extensive experience in extreme expeditions to challenging terrains worldwide. With a background in glaciology and climate change research, he has led numerous expeditions in polar and Himalayan regions, focusing on mass balancing and weather data studies. From serving in the Indian Navy's Special Forces to founding the Mountaineering and Allied Sports directorate, Satyabrata has a diverse career that spans leadership roles in extreme environments. As a global motivational speaker and corporate coach, he excels in developing leadership and team-building skills, guiding clients to conquer the highest peaks and coaching individuals from extreme athletes to business leaders. Passionate about sustainability, he also engages in green activism and sustainable projects globally. // Adventurer // water, led, data, wilderness, job skills training, research, coffee, weather data, activism, climate, arctic, weather, outdoor, hrd, global warming, oceans, advocacy, campaigns, children, sustainable future, writer, inspirational speaker, mountains // Switzerland|India|Delhi|Zurich|New Delhi

Switzerland|India|Delhi|Zurich|New Delhi

2009

India

Mobile employment innovator // CEO of Babajob.com, a network connecting employers to informal-sector employees through mobile phones // CEO of Babajob.com, a network connecting employers to informal-sector employees through mobile phones // Mobile employment innovator // mobile phones // Bangalore|Bengaluru|India|Karnataka

Bangalore|Bengaluru|India|Karnataka

Decathlon, Mathematics of War, Nanotechnology, Network theory, OSINT, Online news, Physics, Quantative Analysis

2009

United States

Physicist + military theorist // Sean Gourley's research for his master's degree led to the formation of New Zealand's first nanotech company, NanoDevices Ltd. He was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, where he studied for his PhD in a newly created branch of physics called "complexity," which uses techniques from traditional physics to understand and predict the behavior of social systems. After two years of PhD study he was offered a research position at NASA. <br /><br />In 2007 his research on global conflicts was awarded a PhD in physics and resulted in a string of publications in <em>Science</em>, <em>The Economist</em> and <em>The Telegraph</em>, which led to a post as advisor to the newly formed Iraqi government. Gourley now lives and works in San Francisco at YouNoodle. He recently returned from Iraq where he conducted research for his thesis, which he hopes to adapt into a book.<br /><br />In December, 2009, his research was featured in the scientific journal <em><a href="http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v462/n7275/full/nature08631.html">Nature</a></em>. // Co-founder and CTO of Quid, part time physicist and sometimes decathlete. I'm based in San Francisco where I spend most of my time working at Quid building the next generation global intelligence platform. Not an easy task, but luckily I have a great team of quants and engineers coming along with me for the ride. I'm originally from New Zealand where I divided my time between, studying Physics, running, surfing and organizing political rallies. Back in New Zealand I ran for National elected office, helped start New Zealand's first Nanotech company and won two national Decathlon titles. I spent best 7 years studying at Oxford and trying to understand the mathematical patterns that underly insurgent warfare. This research has taken me all over the world from the Pentagon, to the House of Lords, the United Nations and most recently to Iraq. You can see more of the 'mathematics of war' research here on TED.com // What do 24,000 ideas look like? Ecologist Eric Berlow and physicist Sean Gourley apply algorithms to the entire archive of TEDx Talks, taking us on a stimulating visual tour to show how ideas connect globally. // By analyzing raw data on violent incidents in the Iraq war and others, Sean Gourley and his team claim to have found a surprisingly strong mathematical relationship linking the fatality and frequency of attacks. // Co-founder and CTO of Quid, part time physicist and sometimes decathlete. I'm based in San Francisco where I spend most of my time working at Quid building the next generation global intelligence platform. Not an easy task, but luckily I have a great team of quants and engineers coming along with me for the ride. I'm originally from New Zealand where I divided my time between, studying Physics, running, surfing and organizing political rallies. Back in New Zealand I ran for National elected office, helped start New Zealand's first Nanotech company and won two national Decathlon titles. I spent best 7 years studying at Oxford and trying to understand the mathematical patterns that underly insurgent warfare. This research has taken me all over the world from the Pentagon, to the House of Lords, the United Nations and most recently to Iraq. You can see more of the 'mathematics of war' research here on TED.com // Physicist + military theorist // research, online news, nature, quantative analysis, osint, science, mathematics of war, led, network theory, physics, government, war, data, nanotechnology, decathlon // California|United States|San Francisco|USA

California|United States|San Francisco|USA

business management, ecommerce, entreprenuership, marketing, sales

2007

Kenya

CEO of MamaMikes, a Nairobi-based gifting service used to send gifts and needed items from anywhere in the world to Kenya and Uganda; CEO, Airpesa, a service which focuses on instant airtime top-ups from the DiasporaCountry: // For most of my professional life I have been an entrepreneur, I founded one of Kenya’s first e-commerce businesses, ‘MamaMikes Online’, a business I have run for close to 15 years. MamaMikes offers the Kenyan Diaspora a platform to buy gifts and groceries for their family and friends back home. We became famous for pioneering the e-Mbuzi ‘e-goat’ the delivery of goats over Christmas time. Our philosophy is ‘Share Love. Spread Happiness’ More recently, I joined a Kenyan startup called BRCK, a business whose ambition is to offer advertiser supported Free Wifi across East Africa. I run business development at BRCK. // For most of my professional life I have been an entrepreneur, I founded one of Kenya’s first e-commerce businesses, ‘MamaMikes Online’, a business I have run for close to 15 years. MamaMikes offers the Kenyan Diaspora a platform to buy gifts and groceries for their family and friends back home. We became famous for pioneering the e-Mbuzi ‘e-goat’ the delivery of goats over Christmas time. Our philosophy is ‘Share Love. Spread Happiness’ More recently, I joined a Kenyan startup called BRCK, a business whose ambition is to offer advertiser supported Free Wifi across East Africa. I run business development at BRCK. // ecommerce, sales, business management, entreprenuership, marketing, goats // Nairobi County|Kenya|Nairobi

Nairobi County|Kenya|Nairobi

Art, Culture, Design, Japan, Textiles, West Africa

2011

France

Groupe Renault; Nissan Motor Corporation; WAFRICA; Woodoo; ENSCI - Les Ateliers; ENSAAMA

Wafrica is an organization that combines the ancient sophisticated aesthetics of West Africa and Japan to create a new artistic territory. Founded by Serge Mouangue, Wafrica's projects focus on creating Third Aesthetic artworks that blend Japanese refinement with West African vitality. The organization showcases African textile kimonos and collaborates with Japanese artists to produce masks and sculptures. Serge Mouangue's work has gained international acclaim through exhibitions and collaborations, exploring the harmonious relationship between the two cultures. For inquiries about Wafrica's artwork, collaborations, or exhibitions, individuals can contact the organization through the provided form. // Serge Mouangue is a Cameroonian designer and artist based in Paris, France, known for his Japanese/Cameroonian art pieces that explore shared belonging and cultural similarities. He has worked in various design fields, including collaborating with Renault and Nissan in Japan. Mouangue's art focuses on the concept of the 'third aesthetic', representing the collaborative space created when two cultures interact. His creative platform "Wafrica" combines his Cameroonian heritage with his experiences in Japan. Mouangue's work includes a series of kimono made from West African fabrics and traditional Japanese features, as well as sculptures, live performances, and collaborative installations. His art has been exhibited internationally and featured in various events and exhibitions, showcasing his unique blend of cultural influences and universal sense of belonging. // Passionate leader across industry, art, brand and strategy, focused on value creation // Insure business development with . Top 5 Global Luxury groups . Top 5 Europe Premium automotive makers . Top 3 Global aeronautic players // Wa 和... the spirit of Japan and harmony. Wafrica encapsulates both West Africa and Japanese ancient sophisticated aesthetic to create a 3rd esthetic, redefining our sense of origin. // Member of Renault Group Brand Committee with the challenge to increase Renault Group Brand strength and consistency through Product strategy. // LCI an internal “Startup” of 50 people created to deliver disruptive vehicle concept. // Create and define new competitive concept vehicle in upstream phase for Nissan Group // Member of Renault Group Brand Committee with the challenge to increase Renault Group Brand strength and consistency through Product strategy. // Member of Renault Group Brand Committee with the challenge to increase Renault Group Brand strength and consistency through Product strategy. // Groupe Renault; Nissan Motor Corporation; WAFRICA; Woodoo; ENSCI - Les Ateliers; ENSAAMA // Serge Mouangue is a passionate leader with a diverse background spanning industries such as luxury, automotive, and aeronautics. With a focus on value creation, Serge has worked closely with top global luxury groups, premium European automotive makers, and major global aeronautic players. His innovative approach is evident in projects like Wafrica, which blends West African and Japanese aesthetics to create a unique third aesthetic. Serge's experience includes membership in the Renault Group Brand Committee, where he tackled challenges related to brand strength and product strategy. Additionally, he has been involved in creating disruptive vehicle concepts and defining competitive concepts for leading automotive groups. // I am try to create a cultural dialogue between Japan and West Africa through art. // Serge Mouangue is a Cameroonian designer and artist based in Paris, France, known for his innovative work that bridges the cultural aesthetics of West Africa and Japan. Through his organization, Wafrica, Mouangue explores the concept of the 'third aesthetic', blending Japanese refinement with West African vitality to create unique art pieces. His projects include African textile kimonos, masks, sculptures, and collaborative installations that have garnered international acclaim for their harmonious fusion of diverse cultural influences. With a background in luxury, automotive, and aeronautics industries, Mouangue brings a wealth of experience to his creative endeavors, showcasing a passion for value creation and cultural dialogue through his art. // Cross cultural designer // Tokyo based Cameroonian cross cultural artist + designer -- bringing both African and Japanese techniques into his work. // Serge Mouangue is a Cameroonian designer and artist based in Paris, France, known for his innovative work that bridges the cultural aesthetics of West Africa and Japan. Through his organization, Wafrica, Mouangue explores the concept of the 'third aesthetic', blending Japanese refinement with West African vitality to create unique art pieces. His projects include African textile kimonos, masks, sculptures, and collaborative installations that have garnered international acclaim for their harmonious fusion of diverse cultural influences. With a background in luxury, automotive, and aeronautics industries, Mouangue brings a wealth of experience to his creative endeavors, showcasing a passion for value creation and cultural dialogue through his art. // Cross cultural designer // design, automotive, japan, identity, textiles, artist, culture, west africa // Tokyo|Douala|Japan|France|Paris|Australia|Sydney|Cameroon|Île-de-France

Tokyo|Douala|Japan|France|Paris|Australia|Sydney|Cameroon|Île-de-France