Past TEDx event

TEDxSFIT

Took placeApril 11, 2026
LocationMumbai, Maharashtra, India
FormatUniversity
We often mistake confusion for failure and a winding path for wasted time. But the biggest changes rarely arrive loudly. They are found in the Lucid Maze : the state of being fully awake within the labyrinth, navigating the unknown not with fear, but with intention. This theme explores how meaningful shifts begin as small moments: a passing thought, a casual choice, or a curious distraction we almost ignore. What we call randomness is often the mind quietly connecting unseen dots. These wandering thoughts create subtle shifts in how we think and move through the world. At the time, they feel insignificant; in hindsight, they become turning points. Innovation doesn’t start with clarity, it starts with curiosity. Control creates efficiency, but the unpredictability of the maze creates originality. When we resist dismissing fragile ideas too quickly, we allow something new to take shape. "Lucid Maze" is a reminder that impact isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes, it begins as a whisper, and that whisper is enough to change everything. The destination may be inevitable, but the revelation lies in the route.

Speakers

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  • Dr. Rahul Chauhan

    Dr. Rahul Chavan is a highly experienced Periodontist and Oral Implantologist, having completed his MDS from Government Dental College, Nagpur, Maharashtra in 1998. With over 25 years of clinical excellence, he is currently a full-time private practitioner and an international consultant in advanced dental care. He has contributed extensively to dental education as a former teaching faculty at prestigious institutions including DY Patil Dental College (Navi Mumbai), Sharad Pawar Dental College (Wardha), MGM Dental College (Navi Mumbai), SMBT Dental College (Sangamner), Rungta Dental College (Bhilai), and Guru Govind Singh Dental College (Burhanpur). Beyond dentistry, Dr. Chavan is an active social worker and serves as the Secretary of a large housing society in Mumbai. He is widely credited for transforming a dilapidated residential complex into one of the most well-organized and iconic societies in Mumbai and Maharashtra through visionary leadership and execution.

  • Jetso Analin

    Jetso Analin is a multi-vertical entrepreneur and business strategist with a strong focus on blockchain, AI, and Web3 technologies. He leads Block Intelligence, a global blockchain and AI development firm with clients spanning government institutions, enterprises, and Web3 startups across LATAM, India, Middle East, Europe , and beyond. Beyond tech, Jetso manages an influencer marketing agency, a news and media operation, and is actively building into luxury and hospitality Known for identifying market gaps and turning them into structured business systems, Jetso operates at the intersection of technology, digital media, and entrepreneurship.

  • Parinita Kothari

    Parinita Kothari is a best-selling author, Growth Coach, and the Founder of Petricore Mindworks. With over 20 years of leadership experience, she empowers professionals to become emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven leaders by blending neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom. Through her book Beyond the Spark and her signature programs, she has guided over 12,000 individuals to transform self-doubt into clarity and success. Parinita’s profound understanding of emotional resilience was born from personal tragedy. After losing her mother and spending 17 years bound by unprocessed grief and a silent fear of loss, she studied the science of the mind to heal herself. Today, she uses her journey to teach others that fear is natural, but courage is a trainable state of being.

  • Shruti Seth

    Shruti Seth is a versatile Indian actor, VJ, and entrepreneur who became a household name as the lead in the cult-classic fantasy series Shararat and as the long-standing host of Comedy Circus. Transitioning seamlessly from her early days as a prominent Channel V face to appearing in major films like Fanaa and Raajneeti, she has recently garnered acclaim in the digital space with series like Mentalhood and Bloody Brothers. Beyond the screen, she has established herself as a creative entrepreneur and a strong voice in the parenting community as the co-founder of "The Mummy Party," a curated pop-up market for mothers and children.

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