BGS UUM and SolBridge Collaborate for “Capital to Creator: The Investment Odyssey” in Daejeon
News and photos Cheah Xiao Tung
SOUTH KOREA, 20 April 2026: The Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) UUM Chapter, in collaboration with SolStartup Club of SolBridge, International School of Business, successfully organised Capital to Creator: The Investment Odyssey on 31 March 2026 in Daejeon, South Korea. The programme served as a dynamic platform to enhance financial literacy, investment awareness, and entrepreneurial thinking among students from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and SolBridge International School of Business.
Held as part of the BGS Connect – Odyssey to the Peninsula initiative, the programme brought together aspiring young leaders in a cross-border academic engagement centred on wealth creation and strategic investment. The event was spearheaded by BGS UUM President, Cheah Xiao Tung, and Vice President, Mindy Loo Ern Yin, in close collaboration with SolStartup President Cindy Clara Lerrick and Vice President Laziz Kurbanov. Their joint efforts created a meaningful and interactive learning experience that exposed participants to real-world financial decision-making through practical simulations and team-based challenges.
Throughout the programme, participants were immersed in a series of hands-on activities designed to sharpen their investment acumen and entrepreneurial mindset. These included an investment simulation game, in which teams managed virtual portfolios under fluctuating market conditions; a portfolio strategy workshop, which focused on risk management and asset allocation; and a final investment presentation session, where teams defended their strategies and showcased their total returns. Collectively, these activities bridged theoretical knowledge with practical application, while strengthening critical thinking, collaboration, and strategic planning skills.
The programme yielded several meaningful outcomes. Participants demonstrated a stronger understanding of investment principles and financial market dynamics, alongside improved decision-making abilities in high-pressure scenarios. In addition, the interactive format fostered stronger teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. More importantly, participants gained valuable insights into financial planning and wealth creation strategies, while building confidence in presenting and justifying their investment decisions in a competitive setting.
In line with global development priorities, Capital to Creator: The Investment Odyssey also contributed meaningfully to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme supported SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting practical and experiential financial learning; SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by equipping students with relevant financial and entrepreneurial competencies; SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by encouraging innovative and analytical approaches to investment strategy; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through meaningful international collaboration between student organisations.
The programme concluded on a high note with a competitive investment session, where teams applied everything they had learned throughout the day. The winning team was proudly represented by members of the Beta Gamma Sigma UUM Chapter, who demonstrated exceptional analytical thinking, strategic foresight, and strong investment performance throughout the competition.
Overall, Capital to Creator: The Investment Odyssey reflects a proactive and impactful effort to nurture financially literate, globally minded, and future-ready graduates. By empowering students to make informed investment decisions and transform capital into sustainable value creation, the programme exemplifies the role of student-led initiatives in shaping the next generation of responsible and innovative leaders.
