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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Why TSM Silicon Valley?</font>==
 
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* '''What motivates you to join TSM?'''
 
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I'm a firm believer that the best form of learning takes place outside the classroom. <br>
 
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In my free time, I'm also learning Computer Science and Python by MITx on Edx.org. On the constant lookout for opportunities to facilitate and apply my learning at the same time. <br>
 
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* '''Why pick Silicon Valley?'''
 
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It's a hotbed for innovation. Hope to get some inspiration from Silicon Valley. <br>
 
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I've never been to the States ='( <br>
 
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* '''Ideal role in the trip: '''
 
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1) Organising company visits <br>
 
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2) Sourcing for best travel insurance (was a Financial Consultant before, so might be able to get some lobang?) <br>
 
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3) First aid <br>
 
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4) Photography. Shooting on a Sony a6500 <br>
 
  
 
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Revision as of 19:54, 23 December 2022

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Starting a business

  • What types of business interest you?

Platform business model - eg. Airbnb, Uber. As well as Analytics
Disruptive tech businesses which engage and enable.
Or even something more old-school like simply creating a new brand of products and marketing it effectively.


  • What plan do you have in starting a business?

Something that is easily scalable and have an impact on our daily lives.
Looking to employ a plaform business model in the space of consultancy services or better suited freelance/part-time jobs for university students.

Have previously engaged in bulk importing and distribution.

Past Experiences (optional)

Maritime Structured Exchange Program 2016 to Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark
International Trade & Maritime Industry Study Mission to Oslo, Norway & Shanghai, China
SMU-iMinds Entrepreneurial Immersion Program 2016 to Belgium
Teaching Assistant for Managerial Accounting


Internships
Investment Banking Analyst Intern | Lares Loreno Private Capital | Singapore | Aug 2017 – Current
Shipping Intern | NORDEN Shipping | Singapore | Jun 2017 – Jul 2017
Business Development & Marketing Intern | Foodpairing® | Brugge, Belgium | May 2016 – Aug 2016
Student Consultant | UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute | Singapore |Feb 2016 – May 2016
Associate Financial Consultant | Great Eastern Life | Singapore |July 2014 – May 2016


Awards
APL Lua Cheng Eng Memorial Scholarship AY17/18
International Trading Excellence Award 2017, awarded by NORDEN Shipping (Singapore)
National Maritime Case Competition 2017, 1st Runner-up
Dean’s List (School of Economics) AY15/16


Extra Co-Curricular Activities
President | Maritime Club | SMU | Feb 2017 – Current
Research Sub-Committee | Merchants’ Club | SMU | Jan 2016 – May 2016


Community Involvement
Programs Member & First Aider | Project Huts to Hearts III | Vang Heua, Laos | Oct 2014 – June 2015

What keeps you ticking?

Kaizen - being a better version of myself everyday.

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