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SMU email: sean.teo.2021@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teosean/
Academic Year: Year 2 (2022/23)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Majoring in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions)

This was a picture taken of myself at Rax Mountain Peak located in Austria. It showcases my go-getting spirit and mindset, one where I aim to put myself out there to always experience and learn new things, to be in a position where I can always be challenging myself to push new boundaries.

Why TSM?

• What motivates you to join TSM?

The ability to visit tech startups overseas will be an amazing opportunity to learn from like-minded individuals and entrepreneurs from around the world. I will be able to have the chance to meet people with varying perspectives, bounce ideas off one another, and to learn from each other. It will also expose me to the wide assortment of technologies and trends out there, allowing me to stay abreast with the latest developments and ideas in the tech industry, and to gain valuable insights into how technology is being used to solve the varying problems out there. This would further encourage me to think outside of the box, to come up with new ideas and solutions for the projects and problems back home in Singapore.

Visiting these vibrant overseas startups in Japan will also be an opportunity to immerse myself in the different cultures out there, being able to gain a broader perspective and understanding of the global markets and cross-cultural working styles. Lastly, it will allow me to step outside of my comfort zone as well, to adapt to new situations and forge lasting and meaningful relationships with the people I interact with. Additionally, with my various leadership and planning experiences thus far, coupled with my avid passion for travelling, I strongly believe that I will be able to contribute meaningfully to the planning of the study trip as well.

• Where would you like to visit?

Tokyo:

• Psychic VR Lab - The business operates in the fashion and software markets and is helping fashion brands to augment their marketing capability with the help of virtual reality technology, as it allows customers to have greater visibility of potential items that they want to buy.
• SushiSwap - The company operates a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange that lets users swap their tokens, get liquidity and also get access to a wide range of various decentralized finance services.
• Ubie - The company is a tech startup that operates in the healthcare sector. They create technological solutions for hospitals, such as SaaS solutions, AI-based symptom checkers and more to help improve patient outcomes within a number of Japanese healthcare institutions.

Toyosu:

• LegalForce - The business works in the technology market specifically assisting businesses in the legal sector. They offer AI-powered contract management services to help free up more time among lawyers and support staff so they can focus on more value-adding tasks for the business.

Shinjuku:

• Sonire Therapeutics - The company works in the medical field and utilizes High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound to assist with the treatment of cancer. Their aim to help save lives with their newest medical breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes.

Starting a business

• What types of business interest you?

Businesses that are able to change and improve the day-to-day quality of lives of everyone. Businesses that are people-centric and leave a personal touch on their customers.

• What plans do you have in starting a business?

Personally, I have always tried to brainstorm business ideas related to my hobbies and interests. An area which I feel is lacking in the fitness/gym industry would be the availability, affordability and accessibility of healthy and transparent food products/stores. In an ideal world, these products/stores would be located close to gyms and sports facilities such as stadiums so that everyone (especially the target audience) will be able to access and benefit from them easily. Also, I understand that setting these products at a low price would be the main challenge faced, through the interactions and bouncing of ideas I had thus far with people of similar interests.

Past Experiences

Internships:

• A*STAR - Full Stack and Machine Learning Engineer: Years May 2023 - August 2023 (Full-Time)
• Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) - Full Stack Developer: Years Aug 2022 - December 2022 (Part-Time)
• Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) - Full Stack Developer: Years May 2022 - August 2022 (Full-Time)

CCA:

• SMU School of Computing and Information Systems ACE Programme - Professional Development Director: Years April 2022 - Present
• SMU Tchoukball Club - Vice Captain: Years October 2021 - Present
• SMU Rotaract Club (Project Candela) - Programmes/Logistics Organizing Committee: Years October 2021 - July 2022
• SMU The Mentoring Circle - Mentee: Years September 2021 - July 2022

Relevant Accomplishments:

• Singapore Digital Scholarship (Tech, Undergraduate) offered by Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) - Years 2022 Onwards
• SMU School of Computing and Information Systems Achievements Scholarship - Years 2021
• SMU School of Computing and Information Systems Dean's List - Years 2021/22