1920T2 NewYorkCity/Participant Information/Jolene Teah
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About Jolene
SMU email: Jolene.teah.2018@sis.smu.edu.sg
Academic Year: 2019, Year 2
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)
Majors: Business Analytics
Applying for Subsidy: Yes
Why TSM New York City
Starting a Business
What types of business interest you?
Having been exposed to technology at a young age and given the opportunity to pursue my passion is not a privilege I take lightly. However, girls in many countries still lag behind boys in terms of access to and use of information and communication technologies. As a result, women are vastly underrepresented in STEM jobs and this gender imbalance needs to be addressed. I aspire to launch a startup focusing on empowering women, supporting them with the access and community they need to succeed in tech.
What plan do you have in starting a business?
To learn more from veterans in the field, I stepped out of my comfort zone to join The Mentoring Circle. Speaking to seniors and mentors gave me great insights into the start-up scene while building relationships and networks. Knowing how essential practical industry-related experience is, I also signed up for GII Summer Internship to gain greater exposure by interning at firms in San Francisco or China. In my free time, I also actively research on my target audience and the market. I also constantly remind myself to not be afraid of failures and always be willing to take risks. To aim high and dream big, maintaining an entrepreneur mindset.
Past Experiences
What keeps you ticking
The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. —William James
