Grit needs a grid | Louie Nguyen | TEDxSanDiego

There's a poverty we don't talk about. Forty percent of American kids are growing up with one caring adult in their lives — or none. Louie Nguyen, refugee-turned-nonprofit CEO, spent years believing grit explained his rise. He was wrong. This talk reveals what every child actually runs on — and the surprisingly small way anyone can become part of it.
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#TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #TEDtalks #RelationalGrid #ChildDevelopment #EndLoneliness Louie Nguyen, CFA, is a nonprofit chief executive officer and impact investing leader with 25+ years of experience strengthening children, families, and communities. His leadership approach, grounded in innovation, accountability, and measurable impact, has helped expand programs that address mental health, youth development, family support, and community wellness. He is recognized for building strategic partnerships across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to drive sustainable change and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. Louie is passionate about advancing equity and designing systems that help communities thrive. In his talk, "Grid over Grit," he makes the case for why the community support we provide young people matters more than the grit they're asked to summon. Louie is collaborating with the Ford Foundation on games to address youth connectivity. To learn more, connect via LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/louie-nguyen-cfa-9643531/ 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