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About Thaddeus
SMU email: thaddeuslee.2021@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: LinkedIn
Academic Year: Year 2 (2021)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions)
Why Virtual TSM?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
I'm very interested in startup culture and would like to learn firsthand the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs in this competitive environment.
Additionally, I want to experience Japanese business culture and practices and learn how their values shape the startup ecosystem in Tokyo.
Overall, I believe TSM would provide a great learning experience and possibly motivate me to start a startup in the future.
- Where would you like to visit?
Tokyo: Meiji Jingu, Ueno Park, Tsukiji Market
Startups: SushiSwap, oVice, SkyDrive
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
I'm interested in businesses that are able to balance having a positive impact on society while being sustainable and profitable.
I would also like to explore businesses in the Healthtech industry and how we can leverage technology to improve the quality of our medical services.
- What plans do you have in starting a business?
I don't have any plans at the moment, but in the future when I have more work experience, connections and capital, I can see myself building a startup.
Past Experiences (optional)
Internships:
- (Incoming) Koru Partners - Role: Software Development Intern Years May '23 - July '23
- Just Dabao - Role: Software Development Intern Years May '22 - Oct '22
CCA:
- ExploreSCIS 2022 Organizing Committee - Role: Events Director Years Aug '22 - Dec '22
- Coders Assembly - Role: Mentor Years Aug '22 - Nov '22
- SCIS Metamorphosis Camp - Role: Facilitator Years May '22 - Jul '22