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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=6 color=#336699>About Keith Tan</font>==
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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=6 color=#336699>About Robbie Ng Jin Le</font>==
'''SMU email''': keithtan.2019@sis.smu.edu.sg <br>
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'''Linkedin or other Social Media''': [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-tan-227738173/ LinkedIn] <br>
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'''SMU email''': robbie.ng.2018@sis.smu.edu.sg<br>
'''Academic Year''': 2 <br>
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'''Linkedin or other Social Media''': [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbie-ng-1921a7b4/ LinkedIn] <br>
'''Degree''': BSc Information Systems (DCS) and second major in Operations Management with school of business <br>
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'''Academic Year''': 2018 <br>
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'''Degree''': Information Systems (Digitalisation & Cloud Solutioning)<br>
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'''2nd Major''': Business Analytics<br>
  
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Why TSM?</font>==
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Why TSM?</font>==
* Some of the most influential companies today are 21st century startups. This is a stark contrast with how it was previously. Specifically, I am inspired by the fact that these companies are able to create positive change despite having to start with limited resources. It would be an honour to interact with an appreciate the bravery of startup founders who are challenging the status quo despite slim odds
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* What motivates you to join TSM?
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I feel that with a study mission, there are lots of things out there for me to explore and learn from people of different background outside of Singapore context. It is inspiring and definitely worthwhile hearing from their perspective on their technopreneurship journey. Being a person who has an entrepreneur mindset, I always seek for rare opportunities like TSM to actively engage and expand my innovative mindset. Through TSM, I really hope to learn more about different companies ways of adapting and innovating towards the constant changes in today’s society (i.e. in this Covid-19 situation)
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*Where do you NOT want to travel for TSM?
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There is no one country that I do not wish to travel as different countries have their own ups and downs and it is worthy to hear from them. Therefore, I definitely look forward to TSM in any countries that we are going.
  
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Starting a business</font>==
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Starting a business</font>==
* I am deeply interested in businesses that utilise modern technology to create new product/service categories that change the way we do things
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* What types of business interest you?
* As someone whose interest is easily piqued by anything and everything, I am still undecided on the kind of products or services I would like to start a business with. However, I am certain that whatever it may be, it will be something that benefits the underpriviledged in our society
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Businesses that interest me the most is definitely in the realm of e-Commerce and Sustainability as we can see many companies are slowly transiting towards online platform as a way to continue their business from traditional platforms (i.e. Physical place) and also ensuring that the things they do are sustainable in the long run.
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*What plan do you have in starting a business?
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As for myself, I am currently doing a side business while studying. In this journey, I would say it was not easy to begin with. However, I felt that if I do not start now, I am probably just delaying my future plans for myself. Hence, with knowing the “WHY” in me for doing this business, I am still continuing my journey in the side business
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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Past Experiences (optional)</font>==
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Past Experiences (optional)</font>==
* I have yet to start my own company. However, in the past I have had some success studying prices of electronics and watches that have helped me earn small profits through flipping.
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* Work Experiences
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**Group Digital & Data Intern, FWD Insurance (Singapore) – 2021 May – 2021 Jul (Current)
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**Program Coordinator, Care Community Services Society (Singapore) – 2021 Jan – 2021 May
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**LMS Managing Intern, ABS Institute (Vietnam) - 2020 Dec - 2021 Jan
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* Projects
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**Goldman Sachs Ellipsis Hackathon 2020 (Participant)
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**Shopee Code League 2020 (Participant)
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**VMWare Big Ideas Hackathon, 2019 (Participant)
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* Co-curricular Activities
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**Metamorphosis Camp (2019) - Events Sub-Committee Member
  
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>What keeps you ticking?</font>==
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>What keeps you ticking?</font>==
* "Why didn't I think of that" moments
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* What truly keeps me ticking is my “WHY” and the drive for wanting to learn and connect with like-minded people to grow myself as a leader as well as an entrepreneur. From there, I hope to be able to give back what was taught to me to others and help them grow to become someone like me too!
* It is amazing how people around the world are constantly finding innovative ways to solve/improve/innovate processes that we take for granted
 
* I would compare it to being stuck in a tough maths question, and then seeing your teacher write out the solution line by line. The feeling of exhilaration gets me to always be on the lookout of how I can make a difference in areas around my life.
 

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About Robbie Ng Jin Le

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SMU email: robbie.ng.2018@sis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin or other Social Media: LinkedIn
Academic Year: 2018
Degree: Information Systems (Digitalisation & Cloud Solutioning)
2nd Major: Business Analytics

Why TSM?

  • What motivates you to join TSM?

I feel that with a study mission, there are lots of things out there for me to explore and learn from people of different background outside of Singapore context. It is inspiring and definitely worthwhile hearing from their perspective on their technopreneurship journey. Being a person who has an entrepreneur mindset, I always seek for rare opportunities like TSM to actively engage and expand my innovative mindset. Through TSM, I really hope to learn more about different companies ways of adapting and innovating towards the constant changes in today’s society (i.e. in this Covid-19 situation)

  • Where do you NOT want to travel for TSM?

There is no one country that I do not wish to travel as different countries have their own ups and downs and it is worthy to hear from them. Therefore, I definitely look forward to TSM in any countries that we are going.

Starting a business

  • What types of business interest you?

Businesses that interest me the most is definitely in the realm of e-Commerce and Sustainability as we can see many companies are slowly transiting towards online platform as a way to continue their business from traditional platforms (i.e. Physical place) and also ensuring that the things they do are sustainable in the long run.

  • What plan do you have in starting a business?

As for myself, I am currently doing a side business while studying. In this journey, I would say it was not easy to begin with. However, I felt that if I do not start now, I am probably just delaying my future plans for myself. Hence, with knowing the “WHY” in me for doing this business, I am still continuing my journey in the side business

Past Experiences (optional)

  • Work Experiences
    • Group Digital & Data Intern, FWD Insurance (Singapore) – 2021 May – 2021 Jul (Current)
    • Program Coordinator, Care Community Services Society (Singapore) – 2021 Jan – 2021 May
    • LMS Managing Intern, ABS Institute (Vietnam) - 2020 Dec - 2021 Jan
  • Projects
    • Goldman Sachs Ellipsis Hackathon 2020 (Participant)
    • Shopee Code League 2020 (Participant)
    • VMWare Big Ideas Hackathon, 2019 (Participant)
  • Co-curricular Activities
    • Metamorphosis Camp (2019) - Events Sub-Committee Member

What keeps you ticking?

  • What truly keeps me ticking is my “WHY” and the drive for wanting to learn and connect with like-minded people to grow myself as a leader as well as an entrepreneur. From there, I hope to be able to give back what was taught to me to others and help them grow to become someone like me too!