MyPSA YEP 2024
MyPSA Young Entrepreneur Program
MyPSA Young Entrepreneur Programme (YEP) is an annual event designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of business and innovation. With the theme "Creativity Oasis: Where Ideas Take Flight!", MyPSA YEP 2024 this year aims to foster creativity and experimentation, offering participants a platform to explore innovative ideas in a supportive environment.
The programme, being hosted online focuses on key topics such as skills development, business financing, pharmaceutical technology trends, and the challenges within pharmapreneurship.
DAY 1:
Day 1:
The event commenced on the 20th of July 2024 with the opening ceremony and speech given by the MyPSA President, Ms. Melissa Sia Yun Shan. The first session of the day was a webinar titled:” Building Blocks of a Solid Business Plan - The Essential Elements for Entrepreneurs” given by none other than Mr. John Yeo Keh Hau, providing participants insight on the crucial aspects required by entrepreneurs. The session then proceeded with the next captivating workshop titled “The Evolution of Healthcare Entrepreneurship - Adapting to Digitalisation and Technological Advancements”, hosted by Dr. Ginsky Chan, which aimed to invoke and inculcate digital healthcare solutions among the participants. The session ended with a Quizziz session testing and recapping the participants’ knowledge on both sessions.
DAY 2:
On the second day, Mr. Ewe Kheng Huat, an esteemed and seasoned industry expert shared his experience and the potential challenges posed by entrepreneurial ideas in his Webinar titled: ”From Lab to Market - Tackling the Present-Day Challenges of the Healthcare Sector”, proceeded by Mr. Kevin Ben Laurence’s webinar on “Mastering the Art of Innovation - The Power of Entrepreneurship Thinking” aimed to develop upon the innovative and critical thinking aspect of participants. The session culminated in a Quizziz session testing and recapping participants’ understanding over both webinars.