2223T1 Seoul/Participant Information/WeiXiang
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About Wei Xiang
SMU email: weixiangtoh.2019@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weixiang-toh/
Academic Year: Year 3 (2019)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Major in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions), BBM (Major in Quantitative Finance)
Why Virtual TSM?
What motivates you to join TSM?
I have always been curious about understanding the mechanics of starting a business and constantly keeping abreast with the market to remain competitive in the industry. TSM provides a nice blend of theory, application and even exposure to directly interact with the companies themselves to gain a better insight into the entrepreneurship scene. Seoul hosts a variety of start-ups that have thrived over the years, and I am excited to learn about their journey to success. I am also intrigued to learn about the differences in start-up culture between Seoul and Singapore and explore the entrepreneurship scene outside of Singapore.
Where would you like to visit?
Seoul Startup Hub, Samsung Town, Dcamp, Nodeul Island
Starting a business
What types of business interest you?
I am interested in businesses that revolve around technology and finance, especially in the areas of financial literacy. I regularly volunteer my time to teach young adults essential personal finance knowledge and skills to give them a firm foundation in managing their money. Additionally, I also volunteer at a NGO which focuses on teaching underprivileged children important technology skills such as Python and Web Development. Initiatives that empower the underprivileged highly resonate with me and I believe that there is immense potential to integrate technology into educating the community.
What plans do you have in starting a business?
In the short-term, I do not have plans to start a business yet but I am definitely inclined to venture into the entrepreneur space after accumulating sufficient experience in the workforce. One idea which I am particularly passionate about is building a business to educate young adults on financial literacy. Through interactive games, users can pick up personal finance skills while earning tokens that can be translated to real money. I believe that through technology, educational content can be easily consumed by the community while empowering them to make informed financial decisions in their lives.
Past Experiences
Internships:
- Global Markets - Operational Risk Intern, BNP Paribas (Dec 2021 - Present)
- Software Engineering Intern, DHL Express (May 2021 - Aug 2021)
- Software Engineering Intern, Talenox (May 2020 - Aug 2020)
CCAs:
- Deputy Sponsorship Director, SMU Patron's Day 2022 (2021, 2022)
- President, SMU Ellipsis (2021)
- Ellipsis President, SMUSA Council (2021)
- Financial Literacy Trainer, Citi-SMU Financial Literacy Club (2021 - Present)
- Finance Deputy, SMU Ellipsis (2020)
Awards:
- SMU Excellence in Student Life - Bronze Award (2022)
What keeps you ticking?
To constantly learn and try new things, while building a better version of myself everyday
