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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why Virtual TSM?</font>== | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Why Virtual TSM?</font>== | ||
* What motivates you to join TSM? | * What motivates you to join TSM? | ||
| − | 1. Senior Testimonies - Cliche as the template makes it out to be, heard from seniors that TSM was a good experience to visit different companies, hear from experts and learn with a group of like-minded students on the intricacies behind running a business! <br> | + | *1. Senior Testimonies* - Cliche as the template makes it out to be, heard from seniors that TSM was a good experience to visit different companies, hear from experts and learn with a group of like-minded students on the intricacies behind running a business! <br> |
| − | 2. Learning Opportunity - Rather than reading textbook examples and analysing case studies, the fact that TSM allows you to really travel and visit companies in their native ecosystem makes it an extremely unique learning experience to immerse in the start-up culture and learn directly from the experts.<br> | + | *2. Learning Opportunity* - Rather than reading textbook examples and analysing case studies, the fact that TSM allows you to really travel and visit companies in their native ecosystem makes it an extremely unique learning experience to immerse in the start-up culture and learn directly from the experts.<br> |
| − | 3. Inspiration - Inserting ourselves right into the start-up and entrepreneurial scene in Tokyo would be the best catalyst for inspiration to get us started on our own entrepreneurial journeys. | + | *3. Inspiration* - Inserting ourselves right into the start-up and entrepreneurial scene in Tokyo would be the best catalyst for inspiration to get us started on our own entrepreneurial journeys. |
* Where would you like to visit?<br> | * Where would you like to visit?<br> | ||
| − | Tokyo: | + | Tokyo's FinTech industry has seen a rapid expansion in recent years and is characterised by a dynamic start-up culture. Furthermore, the Japanese government has been supportive of the industry, providing regulatory sandboxes and other initiatives to foster growth and innovation, allowing the city to become a hub for innovative financial technologies, such as blockchain, mobile payments, and artificial intelligence, with many fintech companies leading the way in the development of cutting-edge solutions.<br><br>In view of this exciting and dynamic area to study, some companies I'd like to visit are as follows:<br> |
| + | * Paidy - A mobile payments and instant credit company that allows users to shop online without a credit card | ||
| + | * Origami - A mobile payments platform that enables users to pay for goods and services using their smartphones at participating retailers. | ||
| + | * Moneytree - A personal finance management app that provides users with a complete view of their financial assets and liabilities in real-time. | ||
| + | * WealthNavi - A robo-advisor platform that uses AI algorithms to provide personalized investment advice to users.<br><br> | ||
| + | FinTech companies aside, some top technology companies I would also love to visit in Tokyo include:<br> | ||
| + | * Sony - A multinational conglomerate that specializes in consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. | ||
| + | * Fujitsu - A global information technology company that provides a wide range of products and services, including hardware, software, and consulting. | ||
| + | * Rakuten - A major e-commerce company that offers online shopping, digital content, and financial services. | ||
| + | * SoftBank - A multinational conglomerate that provides telecommunications, internet services, robotics, and financial services. | ||
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Starting a business</font>== | ==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#336699>Starting a business</font>== | ||
* What types of business interest you? | * What types of business interest you? | ||
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* What plans do you have in starting a business? | * What plans do you have in starting a business? | ||
I aim to start a X business that does X in the X industry. I have X team with X business model applying for X funding. My prototype can be found in X. | I aim to start a X business that does X in the X industry. I have X team with X business model applying for X funding. My prototype can be found in X. | ||
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About Amelia
SMU email: amelia.tay.2020@scis.smu.edu.sg
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-tay-li-jia/
Academic Year: Year 3 (2020)
Degree: BSc Information Systems (Major in Digitalisation and Cloud Solutions & Business Analytics)
Why Virtual TSM?
- What motivates you to join TSM?
- 1. Senior Testimonies* - Cliche as the template makes it out to be, heard from seniors that TSM was a good experience to visit different companies, hear from experts and learn with a group of like-minded students on the intricacies behind running a business!
- 2. Learning Opportunity* - Rather than reading textbook examples and analysing case studies, the fact that TSM allows you to really travel and visit companies in their native ecosystem makes it an extremely unique learning experience to immerse in the start-up culture and learn directly from the experts.
- 3. Inspiration* - Inserting ourselves right into the start-up and entrepreneurial scene in Tokyo would be the best catalyst for inspiration to get us started on our own entrepreneurial journeys.
- Where would you like to visit?
Tokyo's FinTech industry has seen a rapid expansion in recent years and is characterised by a dynamic start-up culture. Furthermore, the Japanese government has been supportive of the industry, providing regulatory sandboxes and other initiatives to foster growth and innovation, allowing the city to become a hub for innovative financial technologies, such as blockchain, mobile payments, and artificial intelligence, with many fintech companies leading the way in the development of cutting-edge solutions.
In view of this exciting and dynamic area to study, some companies I'd like to visit are as follows:
- Paidy - A mobile payments and instant credit company that allows users to shop online without a credit card
- Origami - A mobile payments platform that enables users to pay for goods and services using their smartphones at participating retailers.
- Moneytree - A personal finance management app that provides users with a complete view of their financial assets and liabilities in real-time.
- WealthNavi - A robo-advisor platform that uses AI algorithms to provide personalized investment advice to users.
FinTech companies aside, some top technology companies I would also love to visit in Tokyo include:
- Sony - A multinational conglomerate that specializes in consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services.
- Fujitsu - A global information technology company that provides a wide range of products and services, including hardware, software, and consulting.
- Rakuten - A major e-commerce company that offers online shopping, digital content, and financial services.
- SoftBank - A multinational conglomerate that provides telecommunications, internet services, robotics, and financial services.
Starting a business
- What types of business interest you?
- What plans do you have in starting a business?
I aim to start a X business that does X in the X industry. I have X team with X business model applying for X funding. My prototype can be found in X.
Past Experiences (optional)
Internships:
- AWS - Solution Architect Intern: Aug '23 - Dec '23
- JPMorgan Chase & Co - Software Engineer Intern: Jun '23 - Aug '23
- Endowus - Mobile Engineer Intern: Jan '23 - Jun '23
- SAP - Data Architect Intern: Dec '21 - Dec '22
- Quest - Mobile Engineer Intern: May '21 - Aug '21
- StashAway - Client Engagement Intern: Jan '20 - Jun '20
CCA:
- Product Management Club - President: Aug '21 - Dec '22
- Growth-X Consulting - Vice-President: Jan '22 - Dec '22
