The Math of Being in the Right Place at the Right Time | Ruchira Rangaprasad | TEDxBlack Mountain
Is luck just chance, or can it be created?
In this upbeat and insightful TEDx talk, Ruchira Rangaprasad breaks down the myth of “being in the right place at the right time” and reframes luck as something we manufacture through action. As the co-founder of a nutrition startup, she shares how she went from knowing nothing about the field to becoming an expert, all by showing up, again and again.
Ruchira offers four powerful principles, hard work, vision, planning, and dedication, to help anyone improve their “luck probability.” Whether your dream is to start a business, sing on stage, or simply do more of what matters, this talk reminds you that change starts with one small action... and a little more time in the right direction.
“For me, luck happened because I kept showing up — and it can for you too.” — Ruchira Rangaprasad
Ruchira Rangaprasad is a 22-year-old entrepreneur
and marketing strategist shaping Northern Ireland’s
startup scene. Founder of two growing ventures, she
led one from concept to traction in under a year while
earning an MSc in Marketing with Distinction.
Recognised in Belfast Telegraph’s 30 Under 30 and 22
Under 22 NI, she’s also a nominee for Young
Businesswoman and Young Businessperson of the
Year.Ruchira serves on the Queen’s Graduate Association
Committee, advises the Ethnic Minority
Entrepreneurship Network, and mentors student-led
startups. With a passion for bold ideas and brand
building, she redefines what it means to be a young
founder today. 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
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