Global food production must increase by 70% by 2050, yet farmers are disappearing, and communities struggle for healthy food. Could solutions to these complex issues emerge from unexpected places,

Global food production must increase by 70% by 2050, yet farmers are disappearing, and communities struggle for healthy food. Could solutions to these complex issues emerge from unexpected places, like a Spanish desert and a Brooklyn parking lot?

Matt Bodnar, a Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree and partner at Fresh Hospitality, invests in innovative food and technology ventures, including vertical farming startup Square Roots. His work, which also spans commercial real estate with Fresh Capital, explores how strategic investment can address these critical challenges.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Jefferey K. Yeboah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and climate activist, transforms environmental waste into valuable products. He recycles old car tyres into household furniture, showcasing the

Jefferey K. Yeboah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and climate activist, transforms environmental waste into valuable products. He recycles old car tyres into household furniture, showcasing the potential of discarded materials and aiming to inspire future generations about waste's productivity.

Yeboah's innovative work was featured at a TEDx event, an independently organized conference using the TED format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.