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About Ivan
SMU email: ivan.tan.2019@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-tan-00a4141b9/
Academic Year: Year 3 (2019)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Major in Business Analytics & Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions)
Why Virtual TSM?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
It has always been a dream of mine to start my own business, and I feel that this TSM will be able to provide me with valuable experience, both from the partners and my peers. I am also hoping to meet like-minded people who share the same dream as myself.
- Where would you like to visit?
Seoul, Silicon Valley, Stockholm
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
In this era, businesses constantly push tech solutions to customers, often disregarding their actual needs and focusing on maximising profit. I feel that businesses which stray away from this and manage to bring value to the community are the most interesting. They have found a genuine need for their product or service, that will enrich their customers’ lives.
- What plans do you have in starting a business?
None for now, as I believe that the idea is the most important part of starting a business, no point forcing without a good idea. That being said, I do keep a journal of ideas and problems that I discover throughout my life, hoping that one day the inspiration will kick in. Feel free to talk to me about any ideas!
What keeps you ticking?
As the saying goes: 活到老，学到. Knowing that I still have room for improvement and so much more to learn keeps me going.
