Jack, Ng Yew Hwee
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About NG Yew Hwee, Jack
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Why TSM South Korea?
What motivates you to join TSM?
During my TWC and IS101 courses, I have learnt that the advent of the internet has leveled the playing field for small innovative start-ups (e.g. Dropbox) to compete equally and effectively with existing technology giants (e.g. Google Drive). This has made boundless business opportunities possible even for students like me. However, I feel that such opportunities are extremely limited in Singapore due to its small saturated market and stifling culture. I believe that joining this TSM would not only allow me to explore such possible opportunities overseas, but also expand my understanding towards the unique interactions between businesses, governments and societies in different contexts. Being someone who aspires to have his own technology related business in the future, I will greatly appreciate the chance to participate in this TSM.
Why pick South Korea?
As with the rising popularity of Samsung, South Korea has again proved its strong competency on electronic science and technology industry. Integration of hardware and software will be the key for our future electronic products. Meanwhile, I am also interested in the future moves of South Korea's large companies like Samsung, as South Korea is neighbour of China and recently has just open a free trade area - Shang Hai. Hence, I would like to take a deep look into how the previous "Asian Tiger" conduct its business, as well as experience the local culture.
Internship Opportunities
What types of internship opportunities interest you?
- Business Process Reengineering
- Mobile / Online Game Development
- IT Consultancy
- Any technology product related businesses
Any ideal firms (based in South Korea) that you wishes to join?
Samsung I guess, haha :)
Starting a business
What types of business interest you?
- Business that provide platform for people to express their professions
- Business that provide platform for people to express their interests (like drawing, travelling, photography)
- Business that helps improve people's daily lives (design mobile device, or health monitor device which are for elder people)
What plan do you have in starting a business?
I had a engineering diploma with 2nd major in material science, and now I'm studying information technology in SMU. During these few years' of study, I accumulated certain knowledge and development sufficient software skills. I have been trying to tap into different areas of knowledge. And I also have been attending technology related event, like cyber security exhibition(RSA 2013 Singapore) and different talks host in SMU. Besides, I am also sourcing for friends who are in same/different majors and have same entrepreneurship interest with me to form up a team. The next step will be participating business events where we could propose our ideas.
Past Experiences
- I tried to open an online shop for selling kitchen supplies(via Chinese Alibaba platform - Taobao), but already closed down as over-competitive environment and limited resource in hand.
