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Get On Your Brink | Hannah Donovan | TEDxNYU

1,334 views · Published 9 June 2017 · 13:26 · Indexed 23 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2017 · Nonprofits & Activism

Hannah Donovan discusses the moment that defines a true leader, and how to handle it when it shows up for you. Whether you're leading yourself to your personal career goals or working with a team, this talk lays out the importance of getting on your brink!

Hannah Donovan started building her first business in music when she was 17. She's led teams in music and entertainment technology for over a decade where she blends her creative background in design with her entrepreneurial streak.

Hannah was the General Manager at Vine; led the team and product at music start-up Drip (acquired by Kickstarter); was VP Design at Ripcord (a product incubator funded by MTV); co-founded song-sharing service This Is My Jam which was incubated by The Echo Nest (now part of Spotify); and led design at music service Last.fm (acquired by CBS).

She’s addressed audiences across the world, speaking for conferences, universities and companies. Her work and words have been featured in media such as the Guardian, New York Times, Forbes, Variety, and the Today Show.

Hannah has a Bachelor of Design, a diploma in Speech and Drama, and taught herself about computers and business. She's lived in Canada, Germany, the UK, and is currently based in New York City. Follow her on Twitter/Instagram @han for fun and opinions on design, pop culture and tech.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Get On Your Brink | Hannah Donovan | TEDxNYU

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