User:Jolyn.yio.2016

About Jolyn

SMU email: jolyn.yio.2016@socsc.smu.edu.sg
Facebook: Jolyn Anderson Yio
Academic Year: Year 2
Degree: Social Sciences, Political Science
2nd Major: Information Systems or Finance
One random fact: I love to EAT
Applying for Subsidy: Yes

Postitions Held

• Vice President of Eagles Inc. (2017-2018)
  
• Vice President of Student Council (2013-2014)
  

Why TSM Silicon Valley

What motivates me to join this study mission?

• Firstly, its Silicon Valley, it can't get any better than this!
  
• Secondly, I am very passionate about entrepreneurship! I joined Eagles Inc, an entrepreneurship club in SMU since 2016 as it is my passion to have my own businesses in the future and also to interact with other potential business owners and network. Also, I recently started my own business in the design industry, its small, its just making cards and selling them in bulk but I do have future plans for this business by adding the tech aspect in it.
  
• Thirdly, the Learning aspect of this study mission is the main reason for my motivation. By being able to engage on a personal level with startup companies in Silicon Valley is an absolutely prestigious opportunity. The insights that I will gain are priceless. I will definitely gain new knowledge from this study mission and hopefully I will be able to apply what I have learnt on this trip.
  
• Most Importantly, I am applying for this Study Mission with my Business Partner, together, we would be more informed of the decisions with make in our business with regards to incorporating technology.
  

Why pick Silicon Valley?

• All the mega tech firms and startups with really mindblowing technology all cramped into one area! I am more than excited to visit some these startups that are potentially large businesses in the future to come and get a first hand experience at all the technology they breathe on a daily basis.
  
• The opportunity to meet investors, developers, product designers and to be able to get some advice from their experience.
  

Ideal role in the trip: Itinerary Planner!/Photographer/Videographer

Internship: I would be more than happy to accept internship opportunities!

Starting a Business

What types of business interest you?

• eCommerce
  
• Health & Fitness
  
• Design and Manufacturing
  

What plan do you have in starting a business?

• I started my first mini business recently and am currently still trying to improve it, with advice.
  
• I have plans to start another business in the health and fitness sector with my business partner, we have identified the product, made amendments to it, sourced for multiple suppliers. It is still a work in progress.
  

Past Experiences

Entrepreneurship-wise

• Went to Manila to do research on Sustainable Entrepreneurship.
  
• Experience in doing Research. (Did a research commissioned by the EU)
  
• Joined SMU Eagles Inc. (Entrepreneurship Club) last year and it enabled me to have lots of entrepreneurship and startups exposure. I was given the opportunity to interact with many successful entrepreneurs in Singapore like Ms Elim Chew and many more.
• Attended the Lee Kwan Yee Global Business Plan Competition 2017, one of my friends was a participant, his product was a bionic arm, exposure to the tech-type of business.

Tech-wise

• In the past I created a game app, however as I have limited knowledge on the programming front, it was incomplete. I would love to learn through a proper medium that is why I intend to take up Information Systems as my second major. It is a very practical skill to acquire.
  
• As I worked at KK Hospital's Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Intervention, I was exposed to radiology-related technology and was introduced to new machines at every quarter when I took a gap year. (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Med)

Itinerary Planning-wise

• Events I planned: National Day Parade & Celebrations in School, Racial Harmony Day, Batam OCSP etc.
  
• I planned all my travel itineraries, and even made brochures out of them!
  

What keeps you ticking?

• Travel: I have not been to the USA! Hence this would be an excellent opportunity!
  
• Research
  
• TV Series: Game of Thrones, Narcos, Defenders, Arrow etc.
  
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