1617T2g1 South Korea/Participant Information/Jason Koh
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About Jason
Email: Jason.Koh.2014@smu.sis.edu.sg
Academic Year: 3
Degree: Information Systems
Second major: Advanced Business Technology
Interests: Rock Climbing, Snooker, Sports, Cooking
Why TSM South Korea?
What motivates you to join TSM?
I have always been interested in the start-up industry, I believe that this is the environment that creates innovation and shapes the technology of the future. However, I do know that it is very difficult to create a successful start-up and thus I want to learn more about how this can be done. I have many question regarding running a start-up. Questions such as: How do you get from an idea to your first sales? How do you validate your idea? Ect… Questions I hope would I can get a better understand of during this study mission.
Why South Korea?
I have never been there before but I have heard so much about it! I want to experience it for myself.
Starting a business
What types of businesses interest you?
- Smart Homes
- F&B
- Logistic & Supply chain
What plans do you have in starting a business?
I want to create company centred around technologies for the home. Making the time spent at home more enjoyable.
Past Experience
I have interned at a Fintech start-up first called Hektor. It was located at JTC Launchpad blk 79 at the Bash. I was privilege to be able to do beyond just Software development. I was able to learn about idea validation, marketing and sales through the many lessons hosted by the accelerator programme. The open environment there is fast paced and energetic. People are friendly and supportive. This helped me learn a lot more through the interactions with various people over there.
What keeps you ticking?
I always believe that life is never worth living for yourself.
