In the video, a man is seen standing on a stage, wearing a black sweater and glasses. He is speaking into a microphone and appears to be giving a presentation. The background is a large red sign with the letters "TED" on it, indicating that this is a TED talk. The man is gesturing with his hands as he speaks, and the audience can be heard in the background. The stage is well-lit, and the man is the main focus of the video.