In the video, a man is standing on a stage in front of a group of people. He is wearing a purple shirt and khaki pants. The man is speaking into a microphone and using his hands to emphasize his points. The background of the stage has a red and white sign that reads "TEDx Somerville." The audience is seated in front of the stage, and some of them are visible in the foreground. The man appears to be giving a presentation or speech, and the audience is attentively listening to him.