Xiaohongshu
Hi, I’m Leo, and I am applying for the BSA Executive position because BSA has genuinely shaped my entrepreneurial journey. As a member of this year’s cohort, it was my long-awaited real-world introduction to entrepreneurship. Through the talks, workshops, and friendships I built, I not only gained practical skills but also the confidence to found my own venture, which is progressing well.
Most importantly, BSA marked my transition from a non-technical founder without clear direction to a semi-technical founder with a concrete vision and execution plan. It pushed me to teach myself core skills, like understanding website and app infrastructure or building MVPs quickly and effectively. That self-learning mindset is something I want to pass on.
As an Executive, I would bring fresh insight into what candidates truly want and need, especially non-technical founders who often struggle with concepts others see as “self-explanatory.” Therefore, I would emphasise practical execution: rapid MVP development, asking the right validation questions and avoiding the trap of receiving positive but unusable feedback. To support this, I would also share targeted reading recommendations.
Beyond workshops, I would leverage my network to help organise inspiring speaker events and informal socials, creating space for organic conversations where strong ideas and partnerships can naturally emerge. I’ll give my best so next year’s cohort leaves BSA inspired, equipped and ready to execute.