2223T2 Silicon Valley/Participant Information/Goh Sian Ying
About Sian Ying
SMU email: sygoh.2019@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sianyinggoh/
Academic Year: Year 4 (2019)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Major in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions & Business Analytics)
Why Virtual TSM?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
TSM provides a great opportunity to learn about the startup scene abroad, especially in Silicon Valley where there are many startup communities and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through this experience, I wish to learn more about the experiences and motivations of startup founders, and also connect with fellow like-minded peers who share similar interests in the startup scene. Additionally, being in my final semester, I believe TSM will also help me gain more exposure into the startup scene before I step into the workforce.
- Where would you like to visit?
- Silicon Valley: Google, Netflix, Apple, Facebook, VISA
- Other Cities: Beijing, Tel Aviv, Seattle, Shanghai, Shen Zhen
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
Fintech, Legaltech, E-commerce
- What plans do you have in starting a business?
I do not have plans to start a business as of now because I feel that before starting a business, it is very important to have good judgement when making decisions and this will require a few years of working experience in the field first. This entails knowing what industry to venture in and how to make good financial choices. It also requires taking a leap of faith and trust in myself. Hence, through my TSM experience, I wish to be able to learn more about entrepreneurship, help me take that leap of faith and also learn how to start my own tech company!
Past Experiences (optional)
Internships:
- Accenture, Business Analyst Intern, May '21 - July '21
- KPMG, IT Audit Intern, Dec '21 - Feb '22
- Accenture, Analytics Operations Intern, May '22 - July '22
CCA/Volunteering Experiences:
- Rotaract Club - Organising Committee and Volunteer, 2019 - 2020
- FaithActs - English Tutor, May 2022 - Present