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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why TSM?</font>==
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why TSM?</font>==
 
* What motivates you to join TSM?
 
* What motivates you to join TSM?
TSM offers a rare and unique chance to immerse myself in one of the world's most creative and dynamic landscapes: Silicon Valley.
 
  
Participating in this opportunity holds immense value for me personally and professionally, as it promises exposure to a multitude of companies, both large and small, as well as startups with exceptionally innovative and captivating ideas.  
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TSM offers a rare and unique chance to immerse myself in one of the world's most creative and dynamic landscapes: Silicon Valley, the "endgame" of all Tech Enthusiasts. Participating in this opportunity holds immense value for me personally and professionally, as it promises exposure to a multitude of companies, both large and small, as well as startups with exceptionally innovative and captivating ideas.  Each interaction, each visit to a tech hub or innovation center, is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving tech landscape.  
  
Each interaction, each visit to a tech hub or innovation center, is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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I hope to be able to meet innovators/founders to find out more about their crazy business ideas and how they managed to get to the point where they're at, I believe that their personal experience is unique to each of them and I would love to find out more.  
 
 
In conclusion, TSM is not merely an academic pursuit; it is a transformative journey that promises to shape not only my understanding of technology and innovation but also my character as a future leader in this ever-evolving landscape.
 
 
 
It is a see and interact with a legacy of disruptors, innovators, and visionaries who have reshaped the world through their ideas and actions.
 
 
 
This immersive experience is an invitation to dream big, think boldly, and ultimately, to be inspired in ways that will leave an indelible mark on both my personal and professional life.
 
  
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Overall this experience will be one that provides me with different inspirations and also to inspire me to go further.
  
 
* Where would you like to visit?
 
* Where would you like to visit?
 
Silicon Valley: OpenAI, Google, Apple, Visa, Meta and the list continues.  
 
Silicon Valley: OpenAI, Google, Apple, Visa, Meta and the list continues.  
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(I am also SUPER looking forward to indulge in the food there)
  
  
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Starting a business</font>==
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Starting a business</font>==
 
* What types of business interest you?
 
* What types of business interest you?
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that helps improve the lives of others.  
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A type of business that leverages and embraces disruptive technology to break the norm, and also able to create a meaningful impact in people's life. For example AR/VR technology.
 
* What plans do you have in starting a business?
 
* What plans do you have in starting a business?
 
I aim to start a X business that does X in the X industry.  
 
I aim to start a X business that does X in the X industry.  

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SMU email: shawn.thiah.2022@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-thiah-606b78200/
Academic Year: Year 2 (2023)
Degree: BSc Software Engineering

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Why TSM?

  • What motivates you to join TSM?

TSM offers a rare and unique chance to immerse myself in one of the world's most creative and dynamic landscapes: Silicon Valley, the "endgame" of all Tech Enthusiasts. Participating in this opportunity holds immense value for me personally and professionally, as it promises exposure to a multitude of companies, both large and small, as well as startups with exceptionally innovative and captivating ideas. Each interaction, each visit to a tech hub or innovation center, is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving tech landscape.

I hope to be able to meet innovators/founders to find out more about their crazy business ideas and how they managed to get to the point where they're at, I believe that their personal experience is unique to each of them and I would love to find out more.

Overall this experience will be one that provides me with different inspirations and also to inspire me to go further.

  • Where would you like to visit?

Silicon Valley: OpenAI, Google, Apple, Visa, Meta and the list continues.

(I am also SUPER looking forward to indulge in the food there)


Starting a business

  • What types of business interest you?

A type of business that leverages and embraces disruptive technology to break the norm, and also able to create a meaningful impact in people's life. For example AR/VR technology.

  • What plans do you have in starting a business?

I aim to start a X business that does X in the X industry.

Past Experiences (optional)

Internships:

  • Lumens - Software Engineer Intern : Years Jun '23 - Aug '23

Other Activities:

  • Metamorphosis 2023 - Community Relations Director : Years Jun '23 - Aug '23

CCA:

  • SMU Business Intelligence & Analytics - HGS : Years May '23 - Current
  • SMU Fintech Subcommittee - Developer : Years Aug '22 - Dec '22