In the video, a man is standing on a stage and giving a speech. He is wearing a gray blazer, a white shirt, and glasses. The stage has a large red sign with the letters "TED" on it. The man is using hand gestures while speaking. Behind him, there is a large red net hanging from the ceiling. The man is speaking to an audience, but the audience is not visible in the video. The lighting on the stage is bright, and the background is dark.