In the video, a man is standing on a stage and giving a speech. He is wearing a plaid shirt and jeans, and he is holding a microphone in his hand. The stage is set up with a red curtain in the background, and there is a banner with the words "TEDx Columbia" on it. The man is speaking to the audience, and he is making hand gestures to emphasize his points. He appears to be passionate about his topic, and he is engaging with the audience. The lighting on the stage is bright, and the man is the main focus of the video.