You will never walk alone if you build the right capital | Milind Kelkar | TEDxRVCE

In this talk Milind Kelkar points out that there are many who may have the right credentials and experience and yet find themselves shuffling in and out of entry-level positions and jobs they don’t like. They see the alternative, entrepreneurship, as a road blocked by the obstacle of financial capital. He explores the idea that though financial capital is the one that speaks the loudest in entrepreneurship, it is not necessarily the most important. He describes three other types of capital, namely social capital, creative capital and cultural capital and how these can play a role in entrepreneurship no matter your financial capital.
An AI scientist, product builder, and systems thinker who has spent more than 25 years helping organisations make better decisions in complex environments.
His career has spanned analytics, machine learning, marketing science, research, and AI-powered platforms across organisations including Genpact, WNS, HSBC, and Kantar. Today, he leads Unpickle, where he focuses on designing systems that help people navigate ambiguity, connect fragmented information, and turn insight into action.
Over the years, his work has ranged from marketing analytics and qualitative research to document intelligence, regulatory compliance, and decision-support systems. A recurring theme across these experiences is a simple observation: most challenges are not caused by a lack of data, but by the difficulty of making sense of it amid competing priorities, uncertainty, and information overload.
Outside work, Milind is an avid trekker, participates in bird and forest censuses, enjoys exploring second-hand bookstores, and spends time experimenting in the kitchen with his children as willing tasters and occasional critics. He is endlessly curious about how people learn, decide, and adapt: whether in forests, organisations, or the age of artificial intelligence. 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