2021T2 VirtualTSM/Participant Information/Victoria Phua
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About Victoria Phua
SMU email: rqphua.2018@law.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: LinkedIn
Academic Year: 18
Degree: Bachelor of Law (LLB) [1]
Why Virtual TSM?
* What motivates you to join TSM?
- I am interested in learning how to start and sustain a new business that is technology-based. The Covid situation has really opened my eyes to the importance of technologies to power a business. The pandemic has accelerated the digitalization of governments, businesses and homes,
- forcing the state to engage its citizens online (yes … even GE rallies),
- compelling the buyers and sellers to transact online (yay … more atas restaurants have signed up on food delivery apps), and
- driving families and friends to hustle online (hmm … virtual karaoke sessions across borders are now available).
Suddenly the bar has been raised in 2020—more services and activities are being digitized every day—and businesses have to digitize or die. Through TSM, I hope to find out why some companies can succeed in growing their business in the face of adversity while others fail.
* Where would you like to visit virtually?
- According to the annual Startup Genome’s Global Startup Ecosystem 2020 report, Silicon Valley maintains its top rank as a startup ecosystem where early-stage startups have the best chance of success. Meanwhile, Asian cities such as Beijing and Shanghai have risen fast into the top 10, while Tokyo and Seoul have made it to the top 20 cities, that have been traditionally dominated by US and European cities.
- As homes to many successful and innovative companies, I would like to visit Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing and/or Shanghai to understand how the public policymakers have worked with their home-grown corporations, universities and public research institutes to provide a very conducive environment to foster technology-based start-ups that address pressing societal needs such as food security and ageing population.
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you? technology-based business
- What plan do you have in starting a business? forming a team with like-minded individuals
Past Experiences (optional)
[London City], [Hong Kong], [Tokyo], [Australia]
What keeps you ticking?
- Learning new skills and seeing happy customers
