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Having been exposed to technology at a young age and given the opportunity to pursue my passion is not a privilege I take lightly. However, girls in many countries still lag behind boys in terms of access to and use of information and communication technologies. As a result, women are vastly underrepresented in STEM jobs and this gender imbalance needs to be addressed. I aspire to launch a startup focusing on empowering women, supporting them with the access and community they need to succeed in tech.
 
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To learn more from veterans in the field, I stepped out of my comfort zone to join The Mentoring Circle. Speaking to seniors and mentors gave me great insights into the start-up scene while building relationships and networks. Knowing how essential practical industry-related experience is, I also signed up for GII Summer Internship to gain greater exposure by interning at firms in San Francisco or China. In my free time, I also actively research on my target audience and the market. I also constantly remind myself to not be afraid of failures and always be willing to take risks. To aim high and dream big, maintaining an entrepreneur mindset.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 17 December 2020

About Jolene

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SMU email: Jolene.teah.2018@sis.smu.edu.sg
Academic Year: 2019, Year 2
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
Majors: Business Analytics
Applying for Subsidy: Yes

Why TSM New York City

Starting a Business

Past Experiences

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What keeps you ticking

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