John Keegan TEDx Talk
Modern Innovation Through Edison's Legacy
Discover John Keegan’s TEDx talk exploring Thomas Edison’s spirit of innovation. Learn how Edison’s lessons in persistence, creativity, and leadership remain vital in today’s world.
“There’s a Better Way to Do It. Find It.”
Humanity’s progress has always been driven by innovation, from ancient times to today’s information age. Few embody this spirit more than Thomas Edison, once named “Man of the Millennium,” whose inventions shaped modern life and inspired the principles of STEAM education. His challenge still guides us: “There’s a better way to do it. Find it.” In this TEDx talk, John P. Keegan explores Edison’s humanitarian vision and lasting impact on technology, education, and society.
Why Edison Deserves a Ted Talk
Edison and the Spirit of Innovation
Thomas Edison’s challenge, “There’s a better way to do it. Find it,” still drives modern innovation and entrepreneurship in today’s information age.
Lessons from Edison’s Toolbox
Persistence, creativity, and problem-solving are timeless skills Edison mastered and that remain central to STEAM education and future innovators worldwide.
Technology with a Human Purpose
Edison’s legacy shows how science and invention can improve lives, shape economies, and inspire the next generation of inventors and leaders.
About The Speaker
John P. Keegan is Chairman and President of the Charles Edison Fund and Edison Innovation Foundation, organizations that support medical research, science education, historic preservation, and the Edison legacy. Under his leadership, the Foundations contributed $15M to restore Thomas Edison National Historical Park. A practicing attorney for over 55 years, John holds degrees from Notre Dame, Georgetown Law, and Harvard, along with an honorary doctorate from St. Thomas Aquinas College.