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'''Why I want to join TSM'''<br/>
 
'''Why I want to join TSM'''<br/>
'''1. Senior Testimonies'''<br>
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One of the fondest memories in my Uni life was my time at a startup called Avvoka. I had ample opportunity to explore and create many new learning experiences, and through it all inspired me to consider building my own startup somewhere in the foreseeable future. Joining TSM is certainly a right step in this direction as Tokyo is a burgeoning startup destination that has cultivated some of the world’s finest companies. Hence, I wish to seize the chance to network and exchange ideas with some of these bright founders, and hope to gain inspiration and wisdom that I can apply in my future endeavours.
Cliche as the template makes it out to be, heard from seniors that TSM was a good experience to visit different companies, hear from experts and learn with a group of like-minded students on the intricacies behind running a business! <br><br>
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Additionally, Japan is also known to be a hub of cutting edge technology and extraordinary innovation. The country has produced some of the world's best tech and continues to do so in ways that never cease to amaze me. As such, embarking on TSM would provide a worthwhile opportunity to learn about the mindset, culture, and driving force behind such innovative ideas, and would no doubt influence my thinking and philosophy in the way I see things. Therefore, a trip to the land of the rising sun would be no short of excitement and valuable insights.
'''2. Learning Opportunity'''<br>
 
Rather than reading textbook examples and analysing case studies, the fact that TSM allows you to really travel and visit companies in their native ecosystem makes it an extremely unique learning experience to immerse in the start-up culture and learn directly from the experts.<br><br>
 
'''3. Inspiration'''<br>
 
Inserting ourselves right into the start-up and entrepreneurial scene in Tokyo would be the best catalyst for inspiration to get us started on our own entrepreneurial journeys.<br><br>
 
  
'''Where I would like to visit'''<br />
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'''Where I would like to visit (Companies)'''<br/>
Tokyo: Mercari, Rakuten, Sansan, Sony, Softbank, Fast Retailing Co., Suntory Distillery, Shibuya Crossing!
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📦 Rakuten 🛒 Mercari 🤑 Global Brain Corporation 🎮 Playco 🚀 Astroscale ⚡ Preferred Networks 💴 Kyash 📚 Atama plus
 
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'''Where I would like to visit (Leisure)'''<br/>
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⛩️ Sensoji Temple 🛍️ Ginza district 👟 Harajuku district 🏛 Miraikan museum 🏞️ Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  
 
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'''<span style="font-size:15px">What types of business interest you?</span> <br>
 
'''<span style="font-size:15px">What types of business interest you?</span> <br>
I am particularly interested in software companies in general. I believe that software companies are often at the forefront of innovation, as they develop new technologies and products that can have a significant impact on the world, being both a disruptor, and an enabler. In particular, I have always admired the work Amazon has done, where they started off as a disruptor in the E-Commerce space, but has now also expanded to be a huge enabler in the Cloud Computing sector. To this day, they have also continued to innovate and have more technologies that are giants in their own sectors as well. This continuous innovative spirit in software businesses to drive both change and impact is what intrigues me. <br>
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I am particularly interested in technology and education businesses. For the former, starting a business in the tech space opens up a variety of limitless and exciting opportunities that one can grasp and solve, something which strikes the curious and inquisitive chord in me. For the latter, a business in the education sector aligns deeply with my mantra of making the community a better place, as this platform would allow me to mentor and pass on valuable assets to the future generation. <br>
 
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'''<span style="font-size:15px">What plans do you have in starting a business?</span> <br>
 
'''<span style="font-size:15px">What plans do you have in starting a business?</span> <br>
I definitely see myself plucking out something from the library of ideas I have, however, I believe that I still have much to learn before embarking on that exciting journey. Hence, I would love to network and understand the entrepreneurial journeys of those who have gone before me first, to set my plans and foundations right. <br>
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As previously shared, I do see myself starting a business someday, and it will possibly center around the education space as I enjoy teaching and imparting knowledge to people which provides a rewarding experience for all. Technology will be heavily leveraged as part of the business vision and one possibility is the use of VR to help students visualise concepts. <br>
  
 
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'''Startup:  <br>
 
'''Startup:  <br>
* Aloha Experiences (https://www.linkedin.com/company/alohaexperiences/) - A platform which aims to bridge the gap between corporates and social enterprises that conduct sustainability initiatives, while developing holistic employee wellbeing. <br>
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* Avvoka (Next generation document automation software company that aims to improve efficiencyy in contract making) - Legal Tech intern (May '21 - Aug '21) <br>
 
'''Internships:  <br>
 
'''Internships:  <br>
* Aloha Experiences - Full-Stack Development Intern (Feb '23 - Present)
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* Google Cloud - Customer Engineering Intern (May '23 - Aug '23)
* Circles.Life - Project Management Intern (May '22 - Aug '22)
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* GovTech - Data Engineering Intern (May '22 - Nov '22)
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* SMU Centre for Computational Law - Research Assistant (Dec '20 - Dec '20)
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'''Teaching Assistant:  <br>
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* Singapore Management University - Teaching Assistant for Ethics (Aug '22 - Dec '22)
 
'''CCA:  <br>
 
'''CCA:  <br>
* Thrive Social Consulting - Project Leader (May '22 - Dec '22)
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* SMU Business Intelligence Analytics - Head of Curriculum Dept (May '22 - Present)
* Conjunct Consulting - Associate Consultant (Dec '21 - Apr '22)
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* SMU Blockchain Club - Vice President (Dec '20 - Dec '21)
* SMU CRU - Member (Aug '21 - Present)
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* SMU CRU - Member (Aug '20 - Present)
* SMU Christian Fellowship (Aug '21 - Present)
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* SMU Blockchain Club - Member (Aug '20 - Present)
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* SMU Business Intelligence Analytics - Member (Aug '21 - Present)
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'''Achievements:  <br>
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* AIxImpact Data Science Hackathon - Top 3 Finalist (2022)

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Hello, I'm Sean!

SMU email: sean.woon.2020@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-woon-zh/
Academic Year: Year 4 (AY23/24)
Degree: BSc Computing & Law

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Why TSM?

Why I want to join TSM
One of the fondest memories in my Uni life was my time at a startup called Avvoka. I had ample opportunity to explore and create many new learning experiences, and through it all inspired me to consider building my own startup somewhere in the foreseeable future. Joining TSM is certainly a right step in this direction as Tokyo is a burgeoning startup destination that has cultivated some of the world’s finest companies. Hence, I wish to seize the chance to network and exchange ideas with some of these bright founders, and hope to gain inspiration and wisdom that I can apply in my future endeavours. Additionally, Japan is also known to be a hub of cutting edge technology and extraordinary innovation. The country has produced some of the world's best tech and continues to do so in ways that never cease to amaze me. As such, embarking on TSM would provide a worthwhile opportunity to learn about the mindset, culture, and driving force behind such innovative ideas, and would no doubt influence my thinking and philosophy in the way I see things. Therefore, a trip to the land of the rising sun would be no short of excitement and valuable insights.

Where I would like to visit (Companies)
📦 Rakuten 🛒 Mercari 🤑 Global Brain Corporation 🎮 Playco 🚀 Astroscale ⚡ Preferred Networks 💴 Kyash 📚 Atama plus

Where I would like to visit (Leisure)
⛩️ Sensoji Temple 🛍️ Ginza district 👟 Harajuku district 🏛 Miraikan museum 🏞️ Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Starting a business

What types of business interest you?
I am particularly interested in technology and education businesses. For the former, starting a business in the tech space opens up a variety of limitless and exciting opportunities that one can grasp and solve, something which strikes the curious and inquisitive chord in me. For the latter, a business in the education sector aligns deeply with my mantra of making the community a better place, as this platform would allow me to mentor and pass on valuable assets to the future generation.

What plans do you have in starting a business?
As previously shared, I do see myself starting a business someday, and it will possibly center around the education space as I enjoy teaching and imparting knowledge to people which provides a rewarding experience for all. Technology will be heavily leveraged as part of the business vision and one possibility is the use of VR to help students visualise concepts.

Past Experiences

Startup:

  • Avvoka (Next generation document automation software company that aims to improve efficiencyy in contract making) - Legal Tech intern (May '21 - Aug '21)

Internships:

  • Google Cloud - Customer Engineering Intern (May '23 - Aug '23)
  • GovTech - Data Engineering Intern (May '22 - Nov '22)
  • SMU Centre for Computational Law - Research Assistant (Dec '20 - Dec '20)

Teaching Assistant:

  • Singapore Management University - Teaching Assistant for Ethics (Aug '22 - Dec '22)

CCA:

  • SMU Business Intelligence Analytics - Head of Curriculum Dept (May '22 - Present)
  • SMU Blockchain Club - Vice President (Dec '20 - Dec '21)
  • SMU CRU - Member (Aug '20 - Present)
  • SMU Blockchain Club - Member (Aug '20 - Present)
  • SMU Business Intelligence Analytics - Member (Aug '21 - Present)

Achievements:

  • AIxImpact Data Science Hackathon - Top 3 Finalist (2022)