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Aidan
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How should I pursue business relating to my interest?
I absolutely love business and technology, but I would really like to major within International Business relating to Technology or Technological Advancements, I know nothing on how to set up a technological innovation idea or anything. How should I do it?? Got any tips??
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Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Aidan. Since you love business, you need to focus on classes like marketing, finance, management, and entrepreneurship. At the same time, take beginner technology courses or workshops and learn about new tech trends. You don't need to become an expert, but understanding technology will make it easier to create or manage tech ideas.
It's important to gain real-world experience. You can try internships at tech companies or startups, even in business roles like marketing, operations, or project management. This will give you insight into how tech ideas are developed and launched.
It's also helpful to learn from others and network. Find mentors who have experience in technology and business as they can give advice and help you understand the process of turning ideas into products or services. Joining school clubs, online communities, or professional groups can connect you with people who share your interests.
Another tip is to start small and experiment. You don't need a full tech product to begin. You may try a small project, an app idea, or a digital solution for a problem you notice. Good luck.
It's important to gain real-world experience. You can try internships at tech companies or startups, even in business roles like marketing, operations, or project management. This will give you insight into how tech ideas are developed and launched.
It's also helpful to learn from others and network. Find mentors who have experience in technology and business as they can give advice and help you understand the process of turning ideas into products or services. Joining school clubs, online communities, or professional groups can connect you with people who share your interests.
Another tip is to start small and experiment. You don't need a full tech product to begin. You may try a small project, an app idea, or a digital solution for a problem you notice. Good luck.
Dr Fisch
Flight Attendant
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Denver, Colorado
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Dr’s Answer
Tinker. Get in there and just play around with new technologies. Find like-minded peers through local or online communities. Read about how your heros in this field got started. And then try some stuff. Try to start something that will likely fail but you'll still get experience & learn from it. Next time it might be a little better & you'll go farther before failing. Don't see failing as a bad thing. They are learning opportunities. When you finally hit upon the golden idea or project, then you won't make all the same mistakes you did with the other failed attempts.
Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
Aidan
Melissa Branovan
Channel Manager
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New York, New York
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Melissa’s Answer
Dive into learning the basics of business and see how different departments work together to achieve goals. Follow the customer's journey through prospecting, sales, onboarding, support, renewal, and explore areas like product, finance, and engineering. Find out which part excites you the most and matches your skills. Focus on sharpening that skill first. Once you're confident, you can think about expanding internationally. You've got this!
Thanks for the help.
Aidan
Savanna Laughlin
Small Business Sales
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Austin, Texas
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Savanna’s Answer
Hi Aidan,
Time management is everything. Classes, clubs, and projects can change quickly, so plan your week, set priorities, and stick to them. This skill makes it way easier to start and test any tech innovation idea because you’ll know what to do first and when to do it.
Expect change—lean into it. Tech and global business evolve fast. When something shifts, treat it like practice for the real world. Being adaptable helps you spot new opportunities—like new markets, new tools, or a better version of your idea.
Network early and often. Talk to teachers, counselors, local business owners, and students in tech clubs. Ask questions. Find a mentor. Networking helps you learn how people turn ideas into products and how business works across countries.
Your professional image matters. Be reliable, respectful, and prepared—online and in person. Clear communication and following through make people trust you, which matters when you’re pitching a tech idea or asking for feedback.
My best piece of advice for setting up a technological innovation idea would be to pick a problem you care about. Think school, community, or global challenges (language barriers, sustainability, access to devices). Problems are the best place to start.
Time management is everything. Classes, clubs, and projects can change quickly, so plan your week, set priorities, and stick to them. This skill makes it way easier to start and test any tech innovation idea because you’ll know what to do first and when to do it.
Expect change—lean into it. Tech and global business evolve fast. When something shifts, treat it like practice for the real world. Being adaptable helps you spot new opportunities—like new markets, new tools, or a better version of your idea.
Network early and often. Talk to teachers, counselors, local business owners, and students in tech clubs. Ask questions. Find a mentor. Networking helps you learn how people turn ideas into products and how business works across countries.
Your professional image matters. Be reliable, respectful, and prepared—online and in person. Clear communication and following through make people trust you, which matters when you’re pitching a tech idea or asking for feedback.
My best piece of advice for setting up a technological innovation idea would be to pick a problem you care about. Think school, community, or global challenges (language barriers, sustainability, access to devices). Problems are the best place to start.
Demetrius Vaughn
District Leader
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Columbia, South Carolina
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Demetrius’s Answer
When it comes to technology, if you want to enjoy the process and find purpose, start by expanding on your interests. Explore areas you’re passionate about or brainstorm ideas that could make a positive impact on the world. It all begins with you—your curiosity is the starting point. Inspiration can come from improving on someone else’s idea or learning from past failures and taking things to the next level. Do your research, explore the possibilities, and ensure everything you pursue is legal and ethical.