The Gen Z Fastlane

Releasing School Work Stress through Startups ~ Ingrid Chan


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Ingrid Chan is the Founder of MMRTD, a multi-sensory therapy VR headset solution for dementia patients, featured on the Craig R. Barrett Award for Innovation Winner, SCMP and CNN.

Timestamps:
00:46 - I hate CS, but building a VR startup
02:31 - self development and building mental strength 
04:22 - Peak of Startup during Peak of High School..
06:00 - using swimming and startup as a form of stress relief
09:55 - Ingrid’s prioritisation and tracking systems
12:17 - “grinding past papers”, “flashcards”, “tutors” - which one works??
14:45 - academic brain rot: how to approach this
17:23 - initial startup brainstorm
20:01 - MVP (minimum viable product) 
21:59 - best channels to “spark” those “unique” ideas
24:08 - don’t make these mistakes when pitching in events
27:51 - ***pet related startup ideas YOU can build
31:17 - parents, social pressure
39:00 - scaling to uPenn and internationally
41:03 - self doubt
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