On 16th June, the SUSS Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Alumni & Graduate Student Community (DBAC) organised a themed sharing session entitled "When The Past Meets the Future". The event was held at the charming and historic residence located at 25 Chapel Road Singapore. The session featured two speakers, Mr Jason Yeo, a DBA graduate from the class of July 2021, and Du Jun, a new student from the class of July 2023, who shared industry insights in their respective fields.
The distinguished guests of honour for the event included Professor Tan Tai Yong, SUSS President, who was accompanied by his wife, Associate Professor Allan Chia, Assistant Provost (External Relations & CET) and Dean of the School of Business, Associate Professor Ding Ding, Vice Dean of the SUSS School of Business and Professor David Lee, Node for Inclusive Fintech (NiFT) Advisor and a Finance Programme Professor at the SUSS School of Business.
In an insightful presentation titled "How Far Is the Transformation of Enterprises from 'Knowing' to 'Doing'", Mr Jason Yeo’s sharing struck a chord with the audience as he drew from his experiences in the technology industry. He shared insights into his technology company’s transformative journey and emphasised the importance of transitioning from mere knowledge to actionable implementation.
Mr Jason Yeo: How Far Is the Transformation of Enterprises from 'Knowing' to 'Doing'
In addition, the second speaker, Mr Du Jun, delivered a compelling presentation entitled “Technological Trend and Entrepreneurial Opportunities of Blockchain” and offered valuable insights into the future. With remarkable clarity and brevity, he explored emerging trends and highlighted the entrepreneurial possibilities in the blockchain sphere. His unique viewpoint captivated the audience and offered a refreshing glimpse into what lies ahead.
Mr Du Jun: Technological Trend and Entrepreneurial Opportunities of Blockchain
The event also included an interactive session called the “Ask Guru” Session. Hosted by Stephen, a top student from the DBA Class of January 2021, this session facilitated an exciting dialogue and exchange between Professor Tan Tai Yong, DBAC alumni and students.
The start of the interactive “Ask Guru” session
Dialogue and exchange session between Professor Tan Tai Yong, DBAC alumni and students
During the session, Professor Tan Tai Yong shared his vision for SUSS and expressed his views on how DBAC can help strengthen connections between the university and the industry. He highlighted that while traditional universities primarily focus on isolated knowledge creation, SUSS can tap into more opportunities to create more industry-relevant knowledge.
He likened SUSS to a "start-up" and emphasised that as a young institution, it provides more flexible and experimental opportunities for both the faculty and students. President Tan Tai Yong believed that DBAC is a unique community that can bring tremendous value to SUSS through sharing industry knowledge and experiences, mentoring students and startups, and participating in teaching. Furthermore, he suggested that DBAC can facilitate the establishment of an industry network ecosystem, providing academic and career development opportunities for SUSS students and alumni.
President Tan Tai Yong also encouraged the organisation of more offline networking events to foster the establishment of a professional network and provide more opportunities for mutual learning among faculty, students, and alumni.
Associate Professor Allan Chia, Assistant Provost (External Relations & CET) and Dean of the SUSS School of Business, delivering a speech
Associate Professor Ding Ding, Vice Dean of the SUSS School of Business, delivering a speech
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to DBAC students Freda for her efforts in organising and coordinating this event and Jason Yeo for providing the venue, sponsoring the catering, and offering valuable support. We would also like to express our gratitude to all DBAC alumni and students for their valuable insights and contributions. Lastly, we sincerely appreciate the presence and active participation of every teacher, student, and fellow friend who joined us in making this event a memorable success!