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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=6 color=#336699>About Jeremy Cheok</font>==
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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=6 color=#336699>About Jaylen Li</font>==
'''SMU email''': jeremycheok.2014@economics.smu.edu.sg <br>
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'''SMU email''': jaylenli.2015@economics.smu.edu.sg <br>
'''LinkedIn profile''': [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremycheok/ Jeremy Cheok] <br>
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'''Academic Year''': Year 3 <br>
'''Facebook''': [https://www.facebook.com/cheokqmj5 Jeremy Cheok] <br>
 
'''Academic Year''': Year 4 <br>
 
 
'''Degree''': Economics <br>
 
'''Degree''': Economics <br>
 
'''Major''': Economics (Maritime Economics Track) <br>
 
'''Major''': Economics (Maritime Economics Track) <br>
'''2nd Major''': Finance (International Trading Track) <br>
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'''2nd Major''': Entrepreneurship <br>
'''One random fact''': Still holding on to my 1 bitcoin which I mined and failed to sell in 2014 =D <br>
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'''One random fact''': I sleep 3hrs a day<br>
 
'''Applying for Subsidy''': Yes! <br>
 
'''Applying for Subsidy''': Yes! <br>
 
   
 
   
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* '''What motivates you to join TSM?'''
 
* '''What motivates you to join TSM?'''
 
I'm a firm believer that the best form of learning takes place outside the classroom. <br>
 
I'm a firm believer that the best form of learning takes place outside the classroom. <br>
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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I want to experience the mecca of entrepreneurship and also to meet like minded individuals  <br>
  
 
* '''Why pick Silicon Valley?'''
 
* '''Why pick Silicon Valley?'''
It's a hotbed for innovation. Hope to get some inspiration from Silicon Valley. <br>
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Silicon valley is a state of mind, every entrepreneur goes there for a sole reason - to hustle <br>
I've never been to the States ='( <br>
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This state of mind is not something that can be found in Singapore <br>
  
 
* '''Ideal role in the trip: '''
 
* '''Ideal role in the trip: '''
 
1) Organising company visits <br>
 
1) Organising company visits <br>
2) Sourcing for best travel insurance (was a Financial Consultant before, so might be able to get some lobang?) <br>
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2) Planning where to visit in between company visits. I am an avid traveller <br>
3) First aid <br>
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3) First aid - I was a medic in the army so I have all the relevant certs <br>
4) Photography. Shooting on a Sony a6500 <br>
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4) filming videos with my Gopro hero 5 and stabilizer :P <br>
  
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Starting a business</font>==
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Starting a business</font>==
 
* '''What types of business interest you?'''
 
* '''What types of business interest you?'''
Platform business model - eg. Airbnb, Uber. As well as Analytics <br>
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Deep Tech Businesses - eg. VR, AR, AI/Deep/Reinforcement Learning as well as Fintech <br>
Disruptive tech businesses which engage and enable. <br>
 
Or even something more old-school like simply creating a new brand of products and marketing it effectively. <br>
 
  
  
 
* '''What plan do you have in starting a business?'''
 
* '''What plan do you have in starting a business?'''
Something that is easily scalable and have an impact on our daily lives. <br>
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I have experience starting businesses <br>
 
Looking to employ a plaform business model in the space of consultancy services or better suited freelance/part-time jobs for university students.  
 
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.
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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>==
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Teaching Assistant for Managerial Accounting <br>  
 
Teaching Assistant for Managerial Accounting <br>  
  
 
'''Internships''' <br>
 
Investment Banking Analyst Intern | Lares Loreno Private Capital | Singapore | Aug 2017 – Current <br>
 
Shipping Intern | NORDEN Shipping | Singapore | Jun 2017 – Jul 2017 <br>
 
Business Development & Marketing Intern | Foodpairing® | Brugge, Belgium | May 2016 – Aug 2016 <br>
 
Student Consultant | UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute | Singapore |Feb 2016 – May 2016 <br>
 
Associate Financial Consultant | Great Eastern Life | Singapore |July 2014 – May 2016 <br>
 
  
  

Revision as of 18:44, 16 October 2017

About Jaylen Li

SMU email: jaylenli.2015@economics.smu.edu.sg
Academic Year: Year 3
Degree: Economics
Major: Economics (Maritime Economics Track)
2nd Major: Entrepreneurship
One random fact: I sleep 3hrs a day
Applying for Subsidy: Yes!


Why TSM Silicon Valley?

  • What motivates you to join TSM?

I'm a firm believer that the best form of learning takes place outside the classroom.
I want to experience the mecca of entrepreneurship and also to meet like minded individuals

  • Why pick Silicon Valley?

Silicon valley is a state of mind, every entrepreneur goes there for a sole reason - to hustle
This state of mind is not something that can be found in Singapore

  • Ideal role in the trip:

1) Organising company visits
2) Planning where to visit in between company visits. I am an avid traveller
3) First aid - I was a medic in the army so I have all the relevant certs
4) filming videos with my Gopro hero 5 and stabilizer :P

Starting a business

  • What types of business interest you?

Deep Tech Businesses - eg. VR, AR, AI/Deep/Reinforcement Learning as well as Fintech


  • What plan do you have in starting a business?

I have experience starting businesses
Looking to employ a plaform business model in the space of consultancy services or better suited freelance/part-time jobs for university students.


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


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.