1415T1g1 Silicon Vallley/Participant Information/Aaron Mak

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About Aaron

Academic Year: 2
Degree: Business Administration

Why TSM Silicon Valley?

What motivates you to join TSM?

TSM will give me a better understanding of what it takes to run a successful startup. Having co-founded one before, and failed, this TSM presents a huge opportunity to learn and also share my past experiences with those going for the trip.

Why pick Silicon Valley?

Having been to Silicon Valley for the Lean Startup Conference once, I've never visited another place in the world where everyone is so crazy about creating companies that could potentially change the world. I love the people, the food and the culture of the place. This might be partly influenced by my uncle who lives near the Apple HQ and works in Apple :p

Internship Opportunities

What types of internship opportunities interest you?

I'd like to intern in a company that has a great company culture and strong core values. Preferably a startup that is involved in the education industry.

Any ideal firms (based in Silicon Valley) that you wish to join?

AltSchool

Starting a business

What types of business interest you?

I like businesses which exist for a reason. I'm particularly interested in the education sector as I believe that there's much more that can be done to improve the way we are being taught right now.

What plan do you have in starting a business?

I'm trying to do something that won't take up a lot of time right now. Probably a web based app that does not need much maintenance. Either something that assists teachers or teaches something.

Past Experiences

Describe your past experience (entrepreneurship, or works in start ups, etc)

I co-founded a startup, Jumpthecut, which won the SMUIA. I worked on it for close to a year before I left due to personal reasons.