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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Why TSM?</font>== | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Why TSM?</font>== | ||
* '''What motivates you to join TSM?''' | * '''What motivates you to join TSM?''' | ||
− | :I love building things! Ever since I was 8, I wanted to be an inventor. My favourite toy back then was Legos because I could build anything I wanted. I then upgraded to cardboard boxes when I was 11 and now I build with code and dabble a little into CyberPhysical Systems (e.g. Raspberry Pi). | + | :I love building things! Ever since I was 8, I wanted to be an inventor. My favourite toy back then was Legos because I could build anything I wanted. I then upgraded to cardboard boxes when I was 11 and now I build with code and dabble a little into CyberPhysical Systems (e.g. Raspberry Pi). But what good does an invention have when it serves no purpose or nobody uses it? I believe that technology's purpose is to, as cliche as it may sound, "make the world a better place". I would like to learn from successful startups and understand what enabled them to create the level of impact that they have! <br> |
− | + | :What makes TSM so special to me is the ability to go overseas and learn from overseas startups! I believe that the exposure will broaden my perspectives and give me greater insights into the cultural differences and different methodologies/lens that entrepreneurs from other countries employ to tackle an issue. This TSM will be focusing on Australia which is a relatively close geographical neighbour of Singapore. So it is important to understand the culture and market when looking to expand a business overseas within the region. Therefore, I am very excited to be part of AY 2021/22 T1 TSM!<br> | |
− | :What makes TSM so special to me is the ability to go overseas and learn from overseas startups! I believe that the exposure will broaden my perspectives and give me greater insights into the cultural differences and different methodologies/lens that entrepreneurs from other countries employ to tackle an issue. | ||
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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Starting a business</font>== | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Starting a business</font>== |
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About Zeph
SMU email: zeph.ng.2019@sis.smu.edu.sg
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Academic Year: 2019
Degree: Information Systems, Major in Smart-City Management and Technology
Hobby: Being a NERD
Why TSM?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
- I love building things! Ever since I was 8, I wanted to be an inventor. My favourite toy back then was Legos because I could build anything I wanted. I then upgraded to cardboard boxes when I was 11 and now I build with code and dabble a little into CyberPhysical Systems (e.g. Raspberry Pi). But what good does an invention have when it serves no purpose or nobody uses it? I believe that technology's purpose is to, as cliche as it may sound, "make the world a better place". I would like to learn from successful startups and understand what enabled them to create the level of impact that they have!
- What makes TSM so special to me is the ability to go overseas and learn from overseas startups! I believe that the exposure will broaden my perspectives and give me greater insights into the cultural differences and different methodologies/lens that entrepreneurs from other countries employ to tackle an issue. This TSM will be focusing on Australia which is a relatively close geographical neighbour of Singapore. So it is important to understand the culture and market when looking to expand a business overseas within the region. Therefore, I am very excited to be part of AY 2021/22 T1 TSM!
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
- It is hard to pin down a specific sector/industry that interests me because there are so many.
- The two main aspects that really capture my interest are:
- Impact - How the product of the business can change / have a positive effect on the community for the better
- Sustainability - How well the company is able to keep its business going over the years
- I feel that in the current climate, everyone is going for growth because that's what gets them investor money. But what I really want to know is how to create a company that can do good for society at scale and keep their business afloat for a long time.
- A local startup that I am really interested in is Seedly, which aims to educate Singaporean youths on personal finance and create a community to help them on their journey.
- But on a bigger scale, I am really interested in the developments of companies like Facebook (WhatsApp pay), SpaceX (Starlink project), Tesla (making driving safer with autopilot).
- What plan do you have in starting a business?
Past Experiences (optional)
- List your startup experiences
What keeps you ticking?
- Say something about you