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About CHA DA EUN

SMU email: daeun.cha.2018@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin:LinkedIn
Academic Year: 4
Degree: Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Why Virtual TSM?

• What motivates you to join TSM?.

I grew up watching my eccentric father start and fail many businesses before he finally became a CEO of a pharmaceutical company. My experience of observing my father's many failures and success made me very interested in the idea of a start-up. Through TSM, I hope to broaden my perspective by hearing first-hand experiences of start-up owners, and learn how different companies innovate to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the global consumers.

• Where would you like to visit virtually?

I would like to visit, Silicon Valley, Tokyo, Shang Hai

Starting a business

• What types of business interest you?

I am interested in Fintech, AI-powered products, Design, and Sustainability-related products.

• What plan do you have in starting a business?

I know it is hard to start a business as I have an experience in starting my own Graphic Design company which could not be sustained due to the lack of experience and juggling other commitments. As such, I hope to gain more experience by working at a start-up first, gain know-hows, and start my own business again in the future in the field of AI.

Past Experiences

• Work Experience:
  • Data Science Intern at GIC (May-Aug 2021)
  • Design Intern at a fintech startup called Bambu (Nov 2020 -Feb 2021)
  • Business Analyst Intern at Bambu (Aug-Nov 2020)
  • Financial Data Analyst Intern at Bambu (Jun-Aug 2020)
  • IT Business Intern at Accenture (May-Aug 2019)
  • Design Intern at Foolproof (May-Jul 2018)

• Startup:
  • Co-founder and Head Designer of a Graphic Design and Apparel Company called

Overworn (Apr 2018 - Jul 2019)

• Awards:
  • Champion of Buid On AWS 2020 in Singapore and First Runner Up in Southeast Asia (Jul-Nov 2020)

What Keeps You Ticking?

Knowing that my generation is privileged with technological advances and high quality education - all we need is some creativity and motivation to start making difference around the world.