Leading with soul in the era of AI | Arie Elbelman | TEDxEsei School Barcelona

A talk on leading with soul in the AI era emphasizes fostering belonging and genuine connection, addressing rising disconnection, and intentionally creating human-centered practices that keep empathy, purpose, and community at the core of how we lead. Arie blends meaningful messaging with real business impact. He helps startups and organizations connect strategy with purpose, aligning growth with authenticity and empathy. With experience in brand development, tech startups, and digital marketing, he supports leaders in building businesses that resonate on a deeper human level. As an educator, he empowers future leaders to balance commercial goals with purpose-driven thinking, working at the intersection of branding, innovation, and human connection. 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