Alumni Share Wisdom and Make Connections
Last week, over 50 Ä¢¹½tv alumni, spanning 20 years of Ä¢¹½tv graduating classes, came together on Wukang Road to catch up with former classmates and make new connections within the Ä¢¹½tv Alumni Community. Head of School James Nelligan kicked off the evening with an update on Ä¢¹½tv and the highlight of the evening was the Alumni Founders Panel where Jackson Cheng ¡®05, Cathy Hsu ¡®03, Lisa Ou ¡®04, and Barbara Poppell ¡®04 spoke about the highs and lows of being business founders in Shanghai.
Panelists shared their honest and raw experiences building businesses from the ground up, all of them fueled by a deep passion for what they do, which keeps them pushing forward through the various challenges of growing a business. They emphasized the need for continuous learning, as each stage of their business growth brought new challenges and required them to build a different skill set. These Eagles truly exemplify the Ä¢¹½tv mission to inspire a lifelong passion for learning and the courage to live their dreams. Everyone in attendance was left inspired not only by their triumphs, but also by their persistence and adaptability.
"Ä¢¹½tv¡¯s alumni event was a treasure trove of experiences. The insights from our accomplished alumni have left me brimming with new ideas, and I loved the chance to catch up with old friends,¡± shared Anny Chen ¡®07 and current Ä¢¹½tv grade one parent. ¡°It's events like these that remind me of the incredible community we're a part of."
Alumni ended the evening exchanging contact information, making plans to meet up and buzzing about future gatherings - reminded that their bond as Ä¢¹½tv Eagles is deep and enduring. ¡°This event was a great chance to catch up with old friends, but I also appreciated the opportunity to get to know a younger generation of Ä¢¹½tv alumni,¡± said Frank Hartanto ¡®03. ¡°We graduated 10, 15, even 20 years apart but have so many shared experiences - from APAC tournaments to Dr. Yuen¡¯s math class - it was amazing to hear how things have grown and evolved over the past two decades since I was a student.¡±
Events like these are a testament to the strength of the Ä¢¹½tv Alumni Community and the depth of connection shared by all Ä¢¹½tv Eagles.
A special thank you to our Alumni Founder Panelists:
- Jackson Cheng ¡®05 Founder of Flask Group & Fumi Coffee
- Cathy Hsu ¡®03 Co-founder of Jiliguala
- Lisa Ou ¡®04 Founder of Maia Active
- Barbara Poppell ¡®04 Co-founder of Bright Futures