NTU’s US-based alumni share their entrepreneurship successes
Dr Glenn Ge’s success as a technopreneur is a testament to NTU's role in nurturing global changemakers. At a recent alumni gathering in Silicon Valley, he reconnected with fellow alumni and expressed his admiration for the impact they continue to make.
By Sadia Roohi
Dr Glenn Ge, CEO of TetraMem, a cutting-edge startup in Silicon Valley that is pioneering analogue in-memory computing for AI-driven devices, spent nearly 19 years at NTU before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey.
The NTU PhD holder in Microelectronics said his NTU days not only shaped his technical expertise but also instilled a mindset of innovation and collaboration that continues to guide him today.
With over 800 global patents filed, Dr Ge and his team are developing breakthrough technologies that process data directly within memory, significantly accelerating performance for wearables, smart sensors, and mobile AI devices.
“I owe a great deal to the NTU alumni network when building the team at TetraMem. We have since onboarded more than five NTU graduates in my team,” says Dr Ge. “One of them, Ellie Chen, whom I met at an NTU-affiliated event years ago, now serves as our Vice President of HR, playing a pivotal role in scaling the company globally. Her NTU background reflects the calibre of talent the university nurtures.”
Dr Glenn Ge (front, 4th from left) with NTU Vice President (Lifelong Learning & Alumni Engagement) Prof Boh Wai Fong (front, 5th from left) and NTU alumni at TetraMem.
In March, Dr Ge was among 80 NTU alumni based in the US who reconnected with their alma mater during an NTU overseas alumni engagement programme. Led by Professor Boh Wai Fong, NTU’s Vice President for Lifelong Learning and Alumni Engagement, the delegation met with alumni in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York — many of whom are now leaders across industries such as deep tech, policy, academia, and finance.
“We were so impressed by their entrepreneurial vision, technological leadership, and deep commitment to impact. They exemplify the kind of innovation that begins at NTU and scales globally," said Prof Boh. "We were also deeply heartened by the connections made, stories shared, and the incredible drive we saw from our NTU community.”
Dr Ge agrees: “These connections are meaningful. Alumni are a driving force behind the university’s growing global impact.”
Alumni making waves in the US
During the Silicon Valley leg of the trip, the NTU delegation of alumni from China and Singapore also visited two more innovators. Dr Sun Li (EEE/2008) founded Shennon Biotechnologies, a startup developing single-cell sequencing platforms for precision medicine, while Anson Liang (EEE/2007) started Jackery, a company that delivers plug-and-play solar energy solutions for households and emergency preparedness.
Recently elected President of the NTU Alumni Association (USA–West), Anson Liang shared his plans to build a vibrant alumni network through outreach campaigns, regular meetups, and professional enrichment events. He said: “The alumni group aims to foster partnerships across Singapore and the US to help alumni connect, grow, and support one another.”
In Boston, the delegation visited Reprise Health, founded by Kai Lim (NBS/2015), which creates tasty gummies for good health using Traditional Chinese Medicine. Attending his first networking dinner, Kai Lim was delighted to host and connect with fellow NTU alumni.
The term election for NTU Alumni Association (USA-East) was held at New York before an alumni dinner, where Stacey Chia (WKWSCI/2011), Head of North America PR and Partnerships at Vestiaire Collective, was elected President.
Kai Lim (6th from left) was pleased to host an NTU delegation for the first time at his company premises.
Some alumni also joined the Singapore Tech Alumni Connect event in San Francisco, co-organised by A*STAR and SGInnovate, which showcased Singapore’s support for global technopreneurship.
Reflecting on the trip, Singapore-based technopreneur Chen Dong (NBS/2017) said: “The US visit bridged alumni from Singapore, China, and the US and gave us invaluable insights into emerging trends in tech, biotech, and finance. I also gained practical takeaways on navigating the US market for my company.”
Dr Ge echoed the sentiment: “It was truly meaningful to reconnect with the NTU delegation. It felt like returning to my roots — both personally and professionally. Seeing NTU’s leadership engaging so deeply with alumni and startups underscored how much the university values innovation and entrepreneurship. There’s so much potential for even stronger collaboration between NTU and the global tech ecosystem. I look forward to helping build more collaborative platforms through mentorship, partnerships, and talent development.”
Dr Li Sun (front, 4th from left) with the visiting group at her company, Shennon Biotechnologies.
Newly elected president of the NTU Alumni Association (USA-East) Stacey Chia (4th from left) with NTU leaders and alumni at the alumni gathering in New York.
President of NTU Alumni Association (USA-West) Anson Liang (holding the flag, right) with the NTU delegation and fellow alumni at the alumni networking dinner in San Francisco.
No matter where you're based in the US, NTU’s alumni associations offer opportunities to stay engaged, grow your network, and be part of a global community. Stay in touch by connecting with the NTU Alumni Associations in USA-East and USA-West.
