1920T2 NewYorkCity/Participant Information/Tan Jia Mei

About Jia Mei

SMU email: jiamei.tan.2017@business.smu.edu.sg
LinkedIn: Tan Jia Mei
Year of Admission: 2017, currently in 3rd year
Degree: Bachelor of Business Management
1st Major: Operations Management
2nd Major: Technology for Business
Applying for subsidy: Yes

Why TSM New York City?

• What motivates you to join TSM?
  • Within this generation, the ability to understand technology is very important. Whether you are an SME or an MNC, not incorporating the various technologies in your business will only make you lose out. As such, I hope to be able to learn more about the applications of technology in the various MNCs and startups.
• Why pick New York City?
  • With the big tech firms, such as Google and Amazon, setting up new offices in NYC, it will definitely be interesting to see what makes NYC an attractive environment.

Starting a business

• What types of business interest you?
  • My interest in business lies in the fashion/e-commerce world. I would definitely love to learn how the tech scene can also bring improvements to these industries.
• What plan do you have in starting a business?
  • I have always wanted to start my own business and be my own boss. While I do not have a concrete plan in mind, I wish to start a business within my area of interest, that can also bring happiness to others 😁