ENTREPRENEUR BIZ TIPS: What Does It Take to Become a Student Entrepreneur? | Jackie Tan | TEDxNUS

Here’s Great Tip: What Does It Take to Become a Student Entrepreneur? | Jackie Tan | TEDxNUS

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When we talk about student entrepreneurship, we think of a person risking everything, quitting school, and plunging into a startup. However, is it possible to have a middle ground and juggle both lives? Jackie Tan thinks so and shares his experience balancing his studies and entrepreneurship. He also highlights the mindset required to be a student entrepreneur and the potential pitfalls. Jackie was the CEO and co-founder of fundMyLife, a Q&A-based insurtech startup. He is currently finishing up his PhD at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) while serving as the Chief Academic Officer of UpCode Academy, a coding academy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at