About TEDxIIBS

TEDxIIBS is an independently organized TED event hosted by the International Institute of Business Studies (IIBS), Bengaluru, bringing together inspiring voices, emerging thinkers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and changemakers to explore ideas that have the power to shape the future.

Under the theme “The Founder’s Lens - Seeing What Others Don’t,” TEDxIIBS 2026 looks beyond conventional success stories to uncover the perspectives, choices, challenges, failures, and breakthroughs that define extraordinary journeys.

Founders and visionaries often see possibilities where others see limitations. They question assumptions, embrace uncertainty, turn setbacks into learning opportunities, and transform ideas into meaningful action. TEDxIIBS creates a platform to explore this unique way of seeing the world.

The Founder’s Lens

Seeing what others don’t.

What does it take to see an opportunity before it becomes obvious?
What happens when failure becomes a stepping stone rather than an endpoint?
How do bold ideas evolve into businesses, movements, and lasting impact?

Through powerful stories and diverse perspectives, The Founder’s Lens invites us to look at entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and life through a different frame.

It is about discovering the thinking behind the journey, not just the destination.