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From the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro to the pinnacle of global business, Jose Pires is a living testament to the power of determination and hard work. He is a man who once dreamed big while facing life's harshest realities. His father was a flowerist in Brazil, who passed away young due to the exposure to agricultural chemicals. Jose supported his mother to raise the family, he worked and studied hard. He made his way to a US University, which changed his life. Today, Jose is a strategic advisor to half of the Fortune 50 companies, and the guiding force behind the prestigious Global Excellence, Innovation & Transformation Awards. 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