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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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In this funny and insightful talk, business technology expert Brian Vellmure shares how experiences from adventure travel to youth sports can develop tenacity. “Those that succeed in life have a lot of curiosity, grit, and character," he says. 

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Brian Vellmure helps organizations across a variety of industries and sizes accelerate growth through customer-focused transformation initiatives. In addition, he often serves as an expert advisor for the world’s most successful and innovative technology vendors and their customers, providing market and product strategy guidance and thought leadership content.  He's had the privilege to compete athletically as a NCAA Division 1 football scholarship athlete, and has explored more than 40 countries on 6 continents. Domestic adventures with his wife and 3 sons keep him motivated, curious, and exhausted.  He is an accomplished business leader, management consultant, keynote speaker, and an award-winning syndicated blogger. 

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