2122T1 TSM/Participant Information/Chew Jia Rong
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About Jia Rong
SMU email: jrchew.2018@sis.smu.edu.sg
Facebook/Linkedin: LinkedIn
Academic Year: 2018
Degree: BSc (IS) Information Systems Major in Software Development
Why Travel Bubble TSM?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
I always treasure the opportunity to have experiences outside of classrooms, beyond the theories and lectures. TSM provides this unique opportunity and I get to dive deeper into how companies handle various situations and challenges during their startup years. Prior to my university days, I joined a startup as well and there were many things that I felt I could have done better. Through TSM, I hope to be able to learn more on how to adapt and handle future challenges in my future job placements.
- Where do you NOT want to travel for TSM?
Every country comes with its own unique set of challenges and solutions. Thus, I look forward to TSM in any country.
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
The types of businesses that interests me are those that produce IT solutions and have the ability to scale. This is because I am in the IT field and I often use various IT products and solutions on a daily basis. This makes them easy for me to understand in terms of the product offerings, company structure as well as the business models. The ability to scale is vital to any business as well as it not only provides the company with more revenue and profits but can also impact more people in the long term.
- What plan do you have in starting a business?
I have always wanted to start a business. However, my current plan is to work a few years first, grow my network and get a feel of how a company is structured and their procedures.
Past Experiences (optional)
Prior to my university days, I joined a startup. I was handling the day to day operations of the company and had the opportunity to meet various partners and clients in the industry. It was a payments company which has now pivoted towards Electric Vehicle (EV) charging payments. You can view it here: Beep Technologies
My second startup experience was with a larger company - Dathena, where I had the opportunity to work with people all over the world as they were a larger startup compared to my first experience, with more funding. They had offices in New York City as well as Switzerland.
What keeps you ticking?
I always strive to do my best to avoid any regrets in the future. This has always been my driving force and will continue to propel me forward. Additionally, I also love to challenge myself, gaining that sense of satisfaction and achievement is another strong driving force for me.
