In the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) 2023 Open Category, a team of MMU students, The Changemaker Academy, won the champion title, winning a cash prize of RM10,000. The team, consisting of Kalsum Preeti Abdul Rahim Suren from the Faculty of Management (FOM), Bryan Yeap from the Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI), Reyshinder A/L Ramish from the Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM), Nabil Faris Ubaidi Hamimudin (FCM), and Muhamad Amirul Iqwan Norhazmi (FCM), represented the university for this competition. Mentored by Mr. Vincent Chan from the Faculty of Business (FOB), the team impressed the judges with their strategic and innovative pitch.
The YEC 2023 aimed to provide an avenue for young entrepreneurs aged 17 to 35 in Penang to present their business ideas. The winning concept, SHARIN, is a virtual marketplace designed to offer a more engaging platform for SMEs and foster secure interactions between merchants and customers. Additionally, the team’s impressive performance in the competition attracted the attention of potential investors, ensuring the continued growth of SHARIN. The final round of this competition was
officiated by YB Gooi Zi Sen, the Penang State Exco for Youth, Sports and Health, accompanied Dr Sai Ling Gwee.
The victory of MMU team in the YEC 2023 showcases the potential of young entrepreneurs in Penang and underlines the importance of innovation in business solutions.
Congratulations!
