1718T2 Silicon Valley/Participant Information/Rizudin

Rizudin Bin Jalar

Email: rizudinj.2016@sis.smu.edu.sg
Academic Year: Year 2
Degree: Information System
2nd Major: Haven't declared yet
One random fact: I'm mixed chinese and malay
Applying for Subsidy: Yes

Why TSM Silicon Valley?

• What motivates you to join TSM?

I would like to gain exposure and learning experiences outside classroom. I believe that by joining this study mission, it will be a good platform for me to expose myself to the entrepreneurial culture in Silicon Valley so that I can gain invaluable insights in terms of business aspects and which will help me in my entrepreneurship journey.

• Why pick Silicon Valley?

Anyone who aspires to build a successful company in future will want to visit Silicon Valley to observe how successful companies operate on a daily basis and what habits and cultures do they have that enables them to build successful companies. On top of that, I hope to meet like-minded people who are passionate about startups and technology. I would like to know how they think and take actions towards their goals.

• Ideal role in the trip:

Itinerary Planner, Hotel Info or Room

• Internship:

I would love to take up the opportunity! In fact, I have been searching for potential start-ups that I can intern with.

Starting a business

• What types of business interest you?

Tech-based start ups/companies, Education, Social Entrepreneurship, IoT, Artificial Intelligence

• What plan do you have in starting a business?

I have started joining Real Business to attend workshops which will help me in terms of idea generations and meeting like-minded people. In addition, I have been searching to intern at start-ups so that I will learn the ways on how to start a company on my own in future. Lastly, I have been attending networking sessions to expose to more people and network.

What keeps you ticking?

• Proving people wrong
• Always do and be better than the previous standards
• Exercise and gym
• Exploring new adventures
• Food