Jack of All Trades, Master of Some | Mr. Abhinav Singh Kaurav | TEDxJGIS Youth

Abhinav Singh Kaurav, a singer-songwriter, composer, writer and IT professional, talks about the value of pursuing several interests at once. He argues that skills from unrelated fields can strengthen one another, and that young people can explore widely, develop selected areas in depth, and build an identity not limited to a single label. Kaurav is a Civil Engineering graduate who works as a Lead Database Administrator while pursuing music and storytelling. His work includes the musical storytelling show "Abhi Ki Duniya" and the debut album "Pehal". The talk was given at TEDxJGIS Youth, an independently organized TEDx event.

• Why skills from unrelated fields can reinforce each other
• Exploring widely while developing selected areas in depth
• Building an identity beyond a single label
• Kaurav's background across engineering, IT, music and storytelling

In a world that often pressures people to specialise early, Abhinav Singh Kaurav presents a different possibility. Drawing from his experience across varied interests and disciplines, he explains how seemingly unrelated skills can strengthen one another. His talk encourages young people to explore widely, develop selected areas deeply and create an identity that is not limited to a single label. Abhinav Singh Kaurav is a singer-songwriter, composer, storyteller, writer, speaker, content creator and IT professional who blends creativity and technology. A Civil Engineering graduate, he works as a Lead Database Administrator while pursuing music and storytelling. He created “Abhi Ki Duniya,” a houseful musical storytelling show combining narrative theatre, original live music and visuals. His debut album, “Pehal,” features his original compositions. He has performed at several prestigious institutions and platforms, including TEDx events, college festivals, concerts and independent shows. Recognised as Young Achiever 2025, he has also opened for established artists. He has been featured on several prominent radio shows, including Akashwani, My FM, Red FM and more. His journey reflects the courage to pursue multiple passions and create an identity beyond conventional boundaries. 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