Working with real-world clients in the REMT program teaches adaptability, clear communication, and the importance of cultural understanding for effective market entry strategies. It also highlights the need for data-driven decision-making and accountability, as clients rely on practical, well-supported recommendations. These hands-on experiences build problem-solving skills and prepare participants for real-world business challenges.
Significant moments of self-discovery during the program came through networking, leadership, and collaboration, where I learned the value of stepping outside my comfort zone and building genuine connections. Leading group projects taught me to balance confidence with humility, while collaboration revealed the strength of diverse perspectives. These experiences deepened my self-awareness and ability to work effectively with others.
My vision for ASEAN is a region that thrives through inclusivity, sustainability, and economic resilience. By fostering collaboration across diverse communities, ASEAN can ensure that growth benefits everyone, leaving no one behind. Embracing sustainable practices will further strengthen our economies, making ASEAN a model for responsible and inclusive development in the global arena.
To future REMT participants: embrace every challenge with an open mind and the drive to grow. Don’t hesitate to think big—each project is a chance to stretch your skills and make an impact. Remember SEA Bridge’s values: “Take the Challenge” and “Think Global, Act Local,” and make the most of every opportunity to learn from both successes and setbacks.
Current fellows and alumni of the ASEAN1967 Fellowship and REMT
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Word-for-word excerpts from feedback forms and reflections by ASEAN1967 Fellowship and Global Venture Sprint participants. Names are withheld.
“appreciate what you did, time is one thing you sacrificed, but compared to the willingness of a person dedicated to build and execute this program, you're one in a million.”
“Talking to real SMEs allowed me to see a picture far beyond economic theories in a classroom… because you understand the problems from the grassroots level, rather than just looking down from an ivory tower.”
“This program is really a great step up for future career and also a place we can get as much as we learn.”
“Working in a team from more than 4 countries is the best experience that I can state.”
“all of what Kasper said at the end of the meeting is a valuable lesson that will not only work now, but for my professional career ahead.”
“I strengthened my leadership and entrepreneurial skills, particularly in navigating a foreign context like Thailand and working within a new industry such as pet technology (pettech)… It pushed me to think beyond execution and consider the bigger picture.”
“Learned that having a global entrepreneurial mindset doesn't mean you have to go to Silicon Valley. It can start right here in ASEAN.”
