Gustavo Costa

Activist, Change agent, Concerned citizen, Educator/Teacher, Environmentalist, Lawyer, Writer/Editor

I am a brazillian tax lawyer, who is passionate about innovation and energy transition. I've been working on tax litigation for the past 6 years, researching for methods that can help medium-large organizations to achieve finance stability. I'm also interested in researching about tax policies oriented to promote environmental sustainability. I've been an AIESECer, so as Embassor of Fundação Estudar in my city, delivering life-changing experiences and helping people to develop leadership. Also, I'm an international debate champion. Finally, it's important to confirm that I'm a huge Harry Potter fan.

Law; History; Writing; Politics; Social Activism; Entrepreneurship.

When I was younger, I was sure that someday one of my ideas would transform the world. Now I know that's not possible. An idea only change people. People change the world.

Debating, Event Planning, Human Rights, Oratory, Tax Law, Taxation

My first interaction with TED was a few years ago, back when I was a teenager. Even though I can't remember which speech was the first one I watched, I still remember some of the effects it had on me. Surprinsingly, I realised the problems I was facing back then were normal: which career should I pursue? Am I good enough? How can I achieve happiness? Those were some of the questions I had in my head. That was a great first contact. Suddenly, watching TEDx videos become part of my routine, I started learning important life lessons throught them and getting really inspired to face any difficulty in my personal and professional life. What fascinates me the most about TED and TEDx events are not the themes of the speeches, but the courage and background stories of the speakers. It's fantastic that a plataform such as that is capable to reunite both great and inspirational people in order to transmit knowledge in such a fun way. I became a huge fan of TED. I've been working as Main Curator and Speaker Coach of TEDxBeloHorizonte since 2020, also I was the Co-Organizer between 2020/2023. The atmosphere of TEDx Events are mindblowing. It's always one of the best moments of my whole year, and I can't get rid of the feeling that I should help other people to feel the same as I feel and learn as much as I've been learning with TED and TEDx.

Taxation. Judo. Writing. Debating. Pop Culture.