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The MIT bootcamp

Embarking on their entrepreneurial journey and equipping themselves with relevant
mindset and skills for starting a successful venture, five Shunleers participated in a
6-day startup programme organized by the MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node in mid-
July. They are here to share with you the tips of being a successful entrepreneur.

Tam Wing Chun Edward 4B Chung Chi Kuen Justin 4B
The fruitful 6-day bootcamp inspired young people to During the programme all participants
alleviate problems in our society by running an innovative were given a topic “Building a
business – identifying a problem to solve, doing research healthy community”; based on which
on the issue and designing the prototype to mitigate the we worked closely with our team
problem. What I consider the most precious learning members to think of an invention
during those 6 days are how to establish a startup and for the stakeholders concerned. My
predict the future financial status, which are indispensable team came up with a "Time Bank"
concepts for achieving my future goal – building a social concept to encourage teenagers to
enterprise business. do voluntary work, and we won the
first runner up with this business
idea. The bootcamp has opened my
eyes to the exceptional talents of my peers who are from other
prestigious schools. I have also learnt that no matter how smart
you are, you won’t succeed if you just work alone. It is through
teamwork and effective communication that our team has become
united. Unity outweighs any prize. Unity is the power, especially
when we encounter uncertainties and challenges.

Tsui Kam Yuk Victoria 3D
How to maximize productivity in a business? Collaboration is
the answer. Everyone has his / her strengths. Some are good
at creating new ideas while others are good at programming.
Chan Tony Yuen Yeung 4D At first, I thought it was a mission impossible to generate
What I have gained from the MIT bootcamp is more than a business solution and then produce the prototype within
entrepreneurial skills. I had ample opportunities to work 6 days, but we succeeded. The programme has taught me
with students from traditional elite schools. I truly admire an important lesson – embracing each other’s weaknesses
their strengths in English language, problem solving and and maximizing everyone’s strengths. That is the beauty of
technology knowledge, but it doesn’t mean Shunleers are collaboration.
no match for them. Our creativity was highly appreciated
by other MIT participants. The programme has given
me courage to think out of the box when it comes to
innovation. Don’t be bound by rules. You can make Cheng Wing Yi, Winnie 3D
breakthroughs. I thought I would just spend my S3 summer vacation like any
other summer – sleeping, eating and watching TV. I had never
imagined I would learn formulating marketing strategies at the
end of my S3 study. The MIT bootcamp added vibrancy to my
summer vacation and widened my horizons. While working
with other elite students, not only have I improved my English
proficiency, but also my communication skills. Though I am
not tech-savvy, I contributed my talents to the product design,
which was appreciated by the MIT instructors. At the end of
the programme, my team was awarded the championship
for the innovative business idea. What I have gained from
the programme is not just entrepreneurship skills. I have
also developed a better understanding of my strengths
and weaknesses and the precious friendship with my team
members.

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