Athul Raj P R

I am a Computer Science engineering student at Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology with a deep passion for digital storytelling and community building.

As a video editor and UI/UX designer, I love blending technology with creativity, which led me to grow my YouTube channel to over 150,000 subscribers. On campus, I serve as the Core Lead of the Media Team for the IEDC Executive Committee, where I channel my love for event organization and the startup ecosystem to help bring innovative ideas to life.

Technology and digital storytelling are not just tools for consumption; they are the most powerful equalizers we have for community building. When we equip young minds with creative digital skills and provide a supportive startup ecosystem, we empower them to turn their local ideas into impactful, real-world solutions

My TED journey began during my school years when I came across Mariana Atencio's talk, "What Makes You Special?" on YouTube. That talk shifted my perspective, helping me realize that our unique life circumstances and differences are exactly what make us deeply human. Since then, TED has been a constant source of inspiration for me. Now, as a university student and community builder, my story is evolving as I work to bring the TEDx platform to my campus to spark that same sense of discovery and compassion in my peers

Staying completely calm when tech fails at the last minute. Between running the campus media team and editing videos, I've gotten really good at troubleshooting audio issues, fixing corrupted files, and making quick design pivots minutes before an event goes live usually without anyone in the audience noticing a thing