Anish Shroff reflects on the cultural resistance he​ encountered while pursuing the career path of his dreams. Through the prism of a first generation Indian-American, Shroff highlights why minority culture can shackle its own members in a prison reinforced by stereotypes and loosely defined ethnic authenticity. Instead of defining and redefining ourselves, Shroff explores the power and possibilities that exist with being "undefined."

Anish Shroff is an ESPN studio host, anchor and play-by-play commentator for college sports, including lacrosse, football, basketball, ​and baseball. Anish Shroff is a studio host, anchor and play-by-play commentator for college sports, including lacrosse, football, basketball, and baseball. Shroff joined ESPN in January 2008 as an anchor and studio host for ESPNEWS, ESPN’s 24-hour sports news network. 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