1718T2 Silicon Valley/Participant Information/GohJiaYiTimothy

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About Goh Jia Yi Timothy

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SMU email: timothy.goh.2015
Academic Year: 3
Degree: Information Systems
2nd Major: Operation Management
One random fact: Never been to Night Safari before!
Are you applying for this TSM with anyone else: Yes
Applying for Subsidy: Yes!

Why TSM Silicon Valley?

  • What motivates you to join TSM?

One key factor that motivates me to join TSM is that i am able to observe first hand on how different companies and startups operate and experience the highs and lows of their journey!
In addition, witness how they innovate new and creative ideas that we can learn! I believe it is going to be a brand new experience for me!

  • Why pick Silicon Valley?

Silicon Valley has a rich entrepreneurial environment which is well known for being innovative, collaborative and full of world changing ideas. Ultimately, success breeds success!

  • Ideal role in the trip

Trip Planner!

Starting a business

  • What types of business interest you?

1) Fin-Tech
2) Electronic Payment
3) Machine Learning(drones,robots,automation devices,etc)

  • What plan do you have in starting a business?

In the midst of the helping my friend's company to start a brand new and creative idea! In addition, of course the big dream of mine is to eventually start my tech company which specialized in new technology such as augmented technology! Just imagine the endless possibilities when we mix augmented technology and retail! A whole new shopping experience!

Past Experiences (optional)

Competed in the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition(LKYGBPC)!
Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition is one that celebrates the spirit of intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation and ambition.This competition enshrines as it invites the brightest minds from the world’s most entrepreneurial universities to come together to tackle the challenges of the 21’st century.

What keeps you ticking?

1)Family and friends!
2)Living life to the fullest!