Michael Grema is known for creating and fostering meaningful relationships that create great impact. Michael is the founder of TEDxUNLV and oversees TEDxLasVegas. He travels all over for many TEDTalks and conventions and values the ability to make a connection with people he doesn’t know and create a relationship with them.

James & Michael talk about the power of authenticity in getting to know people; how you need to be open and vulnerable first if you’re wanting to make a connection. They also talk about the concept of competition vs. collaboration and trying to find the synergy between the two. They dive in deep into leaders from history and how we can learn lessons from them.

Michael gives insight on finding mentors, why iron sharpens iron, and how your future self should inspire you.

Michael brought TEDxUNLV to Las Vegas in 2014 while he was a student at the University. After graduating he worked on creating TEDxLasVegas and is a main contributor of overseeing the integrity of the event.

Michael is involved in rebranding the Las Vegas city through incorporating more Tech and Entrepreneurship opportunities. He co-organized Las Vegas Startup Weekend and is heavily involved in TechStars and VegasTech.

In 2016, he was featured as MyVegas Magazine's Top 100 Men of the Year.

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Key Takeaways from the episode

Shared passions are the glue to keeping a relationship strong

Be selective about your relationships

Find people with a growth mindset, who will challenge you to become better, and who will keep you accountable

Seek to understand both competition and collaboration

Have a mentor and use their experience to help you navigate information

Ability to influence your organization is not dependent on your position

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TEDxLasVegas

Website: www.tedxlasvegas.com

TEDxUNLV

Speaker Applications now open: unlv.edu/tedxunlv/speaker-application

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