Difference between revisions of "1617T2g1 South Korea/Participant Information/Tan Jie Sheng"

From IS427
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 55: Line 55:
 
<div style="background: #FFCA28; padding: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 0.3em; text-indent: 5px; font-size:18px; font-family:helvetica"><font color= #000000>Why TSM South Korea?</font></div>
 
<div style="background: #FFCA28; padding: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 0.3em; text-indent: 5px; font-size:18px; font-family:helvetica"><font color= #000000>Why TSM South Korea?</font></div>
 
<b>What motivates you to join TSM?</b><br>
 
<b>What motivates you to join TSM?</b><br>
According to the latest Global Innovation Index report, South Korea is ranked among the top 15 most innovative country in the world and is a leader in the areas of Information & communication technologies and patent applications.
+
According to the latest Global Innovation Index report, South Korea is ranked among the top 15 most innovative country in the world and is the leader in the area of information & communication technologies and patent applications. Without much natural resources, South Korea focuses on innovations to compete with other countries.
 +
 
 +
The startup ecosystem in South Korea is undergoing a change in cultural mindset. Young adults are becoming more interested to the idea of starting their own businesses instead of joining big Korean conglomerates such as Samsung or LG. In 2015, the third most startup funding (US$1.7 billion) in Asia is awarded to a South Korean startup.
 +
 
 +
The word “startup” has transformed from a foreign concept to more than a catchy buzzword as indie apps become part of Seoulites’ everyday lives. Tim was pleasantly surprised by entrepreneurs’ sincerity and authenticity in building new companies. “It’s rare to see that kind of genuine entrepreneurial build in Silicon Valley because there is so much noise and hype in doing or being part of a startup,” he says.
 
<br>
 
<br>
  

Revision as of 22:58, 14 January 2017

TSM Korea 1617T2g1.png


About Jie Sheng

Jie sheng profile.JPG
SMU email: jstan.2013@sis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jie-sheng-tan-590764b2
Academic Year: 4
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
2nd Major: Advanced Business Technology


Why TSM South Korea?

What motivates you to join TSM?
According to the latest Global Innovation Index report, South Korea is ranked among the top 15 most innovative country in the world and is the leader in the area of information & communication technologies and patent applications. Without much natural resources, South Korea focuses on innovations to compete with other countries.

The startup ecosystem in South Korea is undergoing a change in cultural mindset. Young adults are becoming more interested to the idea of starting their own businesses instead of joining big Korean conglomerates such as Samsung or LG. In 2015, the third most startup funding (US$1.7 billion) in Asia is awarded to a South Korean startup.

The word “startup” has transformed from a foreign concept to more than a catchy buzzword as indie apps become part of Seoulites’ everyday lives. Tim was pleasantly surprised by entrepreneurs’ sincerity and authenticity in building new companies. “It’s rare to see that kind of genuine entrepreneurial build in Silicon Valley because there is so much noise and hype in doing or being part of a startup,” he says.

Starting a business

What types of business interest you?

  • FinTech (in the area of Wealth Management, Blockchain)
  • Internet of Things

  • What plans do you have in starting a business?

    Past Experiences

    Top 20 finalists for Kickstart Accelerator Programme 2016 in the FinTech category

    What keeps you ticking?

    TBC