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AI Education, Gen Z, and the Future of Learning: Why This Generation Is Never Bored
Guest: Michael Cheng — Founder & CEO, Kikichat, and Ex-Managing Director, Drum Tower Ventures
In this episode, we speak with Kikichat founder & CEO and former Drum Tower Ventures Managing Director Michael Cheng, who spent two decades witnessing the rise of China’s startup ecosystem. He compares China’s survival-driven execution with Silicon Valley’s mission-driven innovation—and explains why Taiwan must expand beyond semiconductors into software ecosystems. Michael also explores why Gen Z may be the first generation to never experience boredom, how video became their default learning medium, and why constant digital stimulation can increase isolation. Finally, we discuss AI-powered education, the future role of teachers, and why successful startups must offer dramatically more value—not merely a 20% improvement.
- China vs. Silicon Valley: Survival-driven execution, rapid iteration, and breakthrough innovation in the AI era
- From Alibaba, TikTok to new platforms: How Chinese startups capture human behavior, connection, entertainment, and boredom
- Taiwan’s next competitive advantage: Moving from semiconductor dominance to software ecosystems
- Gen Z’s video-first learning behavior: Constant stimulation, social isolation, co-watching, and collaborative learning
- AI-powered education startups: Video discovery, personalized learning, the future of teachers, and building products that are 10X better
AI 教育、Z 世代與學習的未來：為何這個世代不再感到無聊？
在本集節目中，我們邀請到 Kikichat 創辦人兼執行長、前鼓樓創投（Drum Tower Ventures）董事總經理鄭偉立（Michael Cheng）。擁有二十年親歷中國新創生態系崛起歷程的經驗，他在節目中深入對比中國市場「生存導向」的極致執行力與矽谷「使命驅動」的突破性創新，並精準剖析臺灣為何必須跳脫半導體的單一優勢，跨足打造軟體生態系。Michael 亦分享了 Z 世代為何成為史上第一個與無聊絕緣的群體、影音內容如何躍升為他們首選的學習媒介，以及持續性的數位刺激又為何引發孤獨感。最後，我們探討了 AI 驅動的教育轉型、教師未來的全新角色，以及新創企業若想脫穎而出，為何必須提供跨越式的價值，而非僅僅兩成的邊際改善。
- 中國與矽谷之爭：AI 時代下的生存導向執行力、快速迭代理念與突破性創新
- 從阿里巴巴、TikTok 到新一代平台：中國新創企業如何精準掌握人類行為、社群連結、娛樂需求與解悶心理
- 臺灣的下一個競爭優勢：從半導體製造龍頭轉型走向軟體生態系
- Z 世代以影音為核心的學習行為：持續性的數位刺激、社交孤立現象、共賞文化與協同學習模式
- AI 驅動的教育新創：影音探索、個人化學習體驗、教師的角色演變，以及打造優於現有產品十倍的破局之道
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub
Website: https://sv.startupisland.tw/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-island-taiwan-sv/
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Taiwan Meets Japan: How Founders Can Win in Each Other's Markets
Japan and Taiwan are neighbours with overlapping supply chains — yet founders crossing between them keep making the same avoidable mistakes.
This episode features Kazumi Otani, a Japanese entrepreneur, investor, and Taiwan Gold Card holder who has invested in and supported startups across both ecosystems. She covers why founders should look beyond their home market, where each side goes wrong, and what actually works when expanding in either direction.
In this episode:
- Why Japanese founders should look at Taiwan, and Taiwanese founders at Japan
- The biggest mistake founders make entering each other's markets
- The best first step for expanding in either direction
- What each ecosystem can learn from the other
- The largest Taiwan–Japan opportunities over the next five years
台日創業對話：如何在彼此的市場裡站穩腳步
日本與台灣是鄰居，供應鏈高度交疊，但兩地創業者跨境時，卻總是重複犯下同樣能避免的錯誤。
本集邀請日本創業家、投資人、台灣就業金卡持有者 Kazumi Otani。她長期投資並協助兩地新創，分享創業者為何不該只守著母國市場、雙方各自錯在哪裡，以及雙向擴張真正有效的做法。
本集重點
- 日本創業者為何該看台灣，台灣創業者為何該看日本
- 進入對方市場最大的一個錯誤
- 雙向擴張最有效的第一步
- 台日新創能向彼此學到什麼
- 未來五年台日合作最大的機會
📍 About Host: Paolo Joseph Lising
Senior Global Community Builder, Business Next Media Corp. 巨思媒體集團
GlobalFounders #TaiwanStartup #StartupEcosystem
🌏 Helping foreign founders navigate Taiwan’s startup ecosystem by bringing together founders, investors, and innovators to share practical insights and support more global startups in Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolojoseph/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub
Website: https://sv.startupisland.tw/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-island-taiwan-sv/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Startup-Island-Taiwan-Silicon-Valley-Hub/61586221303202/
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The Last Programming Language: Why Prompts Could Replace Code
Guest: Greg Tanaka — CEO & Founder, Prompt Driven
Writing code may no longer be the developer's primary job. Greg Tanaka argues that natural language is becoming the next — and perhaps final — programming language, drawing a parallel to semiconductor design's shift from hand-drawn schematics to Verilog: engineers didn't lose their craft, they moved up a level of abstraction. Tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex are moving the developer's centre of gravity from authoring code to expressing intent and validating output.
And if code is cheap to generate, it should be cheap to discard — hence Greg's case for "regenerate, don't patch," treating source as a disposable artifact and the prompt as the durable specification. The conversation covers how Vibe Coding and Prompt-Driven Development elevate human intent, how regeneration reshapes technical debt, and what the Verilog transition suggests about the junior engineer's path in an AI-driven industry.
最後一種程式語言：為什麼提示詞可能取代程式碼
來賓：Prompt Driven 創辦人暨執行長 Greg Tanaka
寫程式碼，可能不再是開發者最主要的工作。Greg Tanaka 提出，自然語言正成為下一種、或許也是最後一種程式語言。他以半導體業從手繪電路圖轉向 Verilog 的歷史作為對照：工程師並未失去專業，而是往上跨了一個抽象層級。Claude Code、Cursor、Codex 這類工具，正把開發者的重心從「撰寫程式碼」移轉到「表達意圖」與「驗證產出」。
而如果生成程式碼的成本極低，丟棄它的成本也應該很低——這正是「重新生成，而非修補」（regenerate, don't patch）的核心：原始碼是可拋棄的產物，提示詞才是需要長期維護的規格。本集也談到 Vibe Coding 與提示詞驅動開發如何把人類意圖放到最上位、重新生成如何改變技術債的處理方式，以及 Verilog 的歷史轉折對 AI 時代初階工程師的啟示。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub
Website: https://sv.startupisland.tw/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-island-taiwan-sv/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Startup-Island-Taiwan-Silicon-Valley-Hub/61586221303202/
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In this episode, we sit down with Cher Sion, Quan, Chairman and Advisor of 3D/CP-GENAI, to discuss why he chose Taiwan as the launchpad for AI-powered 3D-printed construction. Beyond the technology, Quan shares his vision for Taiwan's role in the future of construction, the opportunities he believes many international founders overlook, and the connections that helped him establish his business here. For global entrepreneurs considering Taiwan, this episode offers practical insights into building the right network and navigating the local startup ecosystem.
- Why Taiwan is an ideal market for AI-powered 3D printed construction
- Opportunities in Taiwan that many foreign founders overlook
- Taiwan's place in the future of construction innovation
- The key organizations and connections that helped launch 3DCPGENAI
- Practical advice for international entrepreneurs looking to build a business in Taiwan
📍 About Host: Paolo Joseph Lising
Senior Global Community Builder, Business Next Media Corp. 巨思媒體集團
GlobalFounders #TaiwanStartup #StartupEcosystem
🌏 Helping foreign founders navigate Taiwan’s startup ecosystem by bringing together founders, investors, and innovators to share practical insights and support more global startups in Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolojoseph/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub
Website: https://sv.startupisland.tw/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-island-taiwan-sv/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Startup-Island-Taiwan-Silicon-Valley-Hub/61586221303202/
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Did you know the chips in your iPhone might come from a desert full of cacti? In this episode, we explore Arizona's incredible transformation from a traditional economy based on copper, cattle, and cotton to the booming "Silicon Desert".
We will uncover how the state managed its water resources over the past century, the electronic industry foundations laid by Motorola and Intel, and why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) chose Phoenix for its massive $165 billion investment. Discover how this tech boom is reshaping the local community into a "Little Taipei" and ask the ultimate question: Will Arizona become the Hsinchu of the desert?
你知道你手上 iPhone 裡的晶片，可能來自一片長滿仙人掌的沙漠嗎？在本集節目中，我們將帶您探索亞利桑那州如何從依賴銅礦、牛隻與棉花等傳統「5C」產業的農礦之州，蛻變為現今的「矽沙漠」。
我們將從百年前沙漠引水的故事說起，回顧 Motorola 與 Intel 奠定的 70 年電子業基礎，並深入剖析台積電（TSMC）為何選擇落腳鳳凰城。這項高達 1,650 億美元的驚人投資，不僅帶動了當地的高科技產業，更在北鳳凰城催生出充滿活力的「小台北」社群。亞利桑那究竟會不會成為沙漠裡的新竹？快按下播放鍵與我們一起尋找答案！
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Step into the high-stakes intersection of heritage and hardware at Viva Tech 2026. This episode dissects how luxury titans like LVMH and L'Oréal are moving beyond mere "Proof of Concepts" (PoCs) into full-scale AI execution. We dive deep into the technical infrastructure of luxury, exploring LVMH's internal MaIA platform, Celine’s CelIA agent, and Louis Vuitton’s strategic use of Digital Twins to augment traditional leather craftsmanship.
We also analyze the landmark L'Oréal-OpenAI alliance, the shift toward "Agentic Commerce," and the use of the GPT-Rosalind model for skin microbiome analysis. Furthermore, we highlight the "immediate business readiness" of Taiwanese startups like Perfect Corp and Stytrix, which are redefining virtual try-ons and apparel prototyping. Finally, we reflect on the rising demand for Sovereign AI in Europe and the emergence of tools like Bluefish that monitor brand visibility in the age of generative search.
本集節目帶領聽眾深入 Viva Tech 2026 的現場，剖析傳承工藝與前沿硬體的高端交鋒。我們將深入探討 LVMH 與萊雅（L'Oréal）等奢侈品巨頭如何跨越「概念驗證（PoC）」階段，全面進入純粹的 AI 執行力競爭。內容重點聚焦於精品業的技術底層建設，包括 LVMH 的內部 MaIA 平台、Celine 的 CelIA 代理人，以及路易威登（Louis Vuitton）如何利用數位孿生（Digital Twins）技術與電腦視覺來昇華傳統皮革工藝。
此外，我們將分析萊雅與 OpenAI 的戰略結盟、「代理人商務（Agentic Commerce）」的崛起，以及利用 模型進行皮膚微生態分析的科研突破。同時，本集特別點出台灣新創如玩美移動（Perfect Corp）與 如何以具備「即戰力」的演算法壓縮全球供應鏈時程。最後，我們將反思歐洲對「主權 AI（Sovereign AI）」**的追求，以及在生成式搜尋時代監控品牌曝光度的關鍵工具 Bluefish。
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Welcome to this episode!
Today, we dive into the "hundred-year flood" currently hitting the global tech industry: the AI-driven memory supercycle. We explore the pivotal 36 hours in June 2026 when Micron reported record-breaking earnings and Apple took the unprecedented step of hiking prices across its entire hardware lineup without updating any specs.
We’ll break down why the traditional memory cycle has failed, the "structural reset" turning RAM into a strategic asset, and the massive impact of High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) on everyday consumer electronics. Finally, we examine Taiwan's unique position as both a major winner and a vulnerable player in this new silicon landscape.
歡迎收聽本集節目！
今天我們將深入探討正席捲全球科技產業的「百年一遇洪水」：由人工智慧驅動的記憶體超級週期。我們將回顧 2026 年 6 月那關鍵的 36 小時——當時美光（Micron）創下破紀錄營收，而蘋果則罕見地在未升級規格的情況下，全面調漲硬體售價。
本集將為您解析傳統記憶體週期為何失效、為何「結構性重組」正將隨機存取記憶體（RAM）轉變為戰略資產，以及高頻寬記憶體（HBM）如何衝擊一般消費性電子產品。最後，我們也將分析台灣在這場矽島洪流中，如何同時扮演獲益者與受災者的雙重角色。
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The commercial space age just went public. SpaceX's $75 billion IPO isn't just a financial record — it's a signal that satellite infrastructure has moved from moonshot to mainstream, and that the companies positioned inside that supply chain are sitting on one of the decade's most durable growth stories. We break down how SpaceX got here: the failed launches, the near-bankruptcy, the engineering bets on reusability that the entire industry said couldn't work — and why it matters that they did.
Then we bring it home. Taiwan's role in the new space economy is larger than most people realize — and growing fast. From precision avionics components to a deepening legislative partnership with the United States, Taiwan is building toward a future where its expertise in high-reliability manufacturing becomes as essential to the space industry as it already is to the semiconductor world. If you've been watching Taiwan's tech story and wondering what comes after chips, this episode is your answer.
商業太空時代正式登上公開市場。SpaceX 750 億美元的 IPO 不只是一項財務紀錄——它是一個信號，說明衛星基礎建設已從遙不可及的願景走入主流經濟，而那些提前卡位這條供應鏈的企業，正坐擁這十年間最具韌性的成長機會之一。我們將拆解 SpaceX 的崛起之路：那些失敗的發射、瀕臨破產的至暗時刻、以及整個產業都說不可能實現的可重複使用火箭押注——還有這一切為什麼真的成功了。
接著，我們把視角拉回台灣。台灣在新太空經濟中扮演的角色，比多數人意識到的更舉足輕重，而且還在快速擴大。從精密航電元件的製造，到與美國持續深化的立法合作框架，台灣正朝著一個明確的未來前進：在高可靠度製造領域積累的專業能力，將成為太空產業不可或缺的核心競爭力——一如它在半導體世界早已證明的地位。如果你一直在關注台灣的科技發展，並且想知道晶片之後的下一章是什麼，這集就是你的答案。
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In this episode, we sit down with Yusan Lin, founder and CEO of Mirror Mirror AI, to explore how AI is rewriting fashion. She shares how Mirror Mirror AI helps real people license their likeness for AI-generated imagery, while building a more ethical and transparent model marketplace. We also discuss her journey from modeling to AI founder, her a16z Speedrun experience, and why fashion may be entering its next major tech shift.
- Real people licensing their likeness for AI fashion imagery
- AI lowering the cost and time of fashion shoots
- Yusan’s a16z Speedrun experience
- How AI may reshape fashion
- Female founders in the AI era
Mirror Mirror AI 創辦人暨執行長 Yusan Lin（林郁珊）
這一集，我們與 Mirror Mirror AI 創辦人暨執行長 Yusan Lin（林郁珊）對談，聊聊 AI 如何重寫時尚產業的規則。她分享 Mirror Mirror AI 如何協助真實的人們授權自己的肖像，用於 AI 生成的影像，同時打造一個更具倫理、更透明的模特兒媒合市場。我們也談到她從模特兒轉型為 AI 創業者的歷程、她參與 a16z Speedrun 的經驗，以及為什麼時尚可能正迎來下一波重大的科技轉變。
本集重點：
- 真實的人如何授權肖像，用於 AI 時尚影像
- AI 如何壓低時尚攝影的成本與時間
- Yusan 的 a16z Speedrun 經驗
- AI 將如何重塑時尚產業
- AI 時代下的女性創業者
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub
Website: https://sv.startupisland.tw/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-island-taiwan-sv/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Startup-Island-Taiwan-Silicon-Valley-Hub/61586221303202/
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Welcome to SIT Podcast. Just a few hours ago, the eyes of the global tech world turned to the Taipei Music Center, where NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered a GTC Taipei keynote that sent a jolt through the industry. As we speak, the doors of Computex 2026 have yet to officially open — but NVIDIA has already seized the moment, declaring the arrival of a "new era of PC."
In this episode, we take a close look at three defining trends:
1. NVIDIA moves into laptop silicon. After more than a decade away, NVIDIA returns to the consumer CPU arena with the N1 and N1X chips. According to supply-chain reports, the high-performance N1X is said to feature a 20-core Arm CPU and Blackwell-architecture graphics, with performance reportedly compared to the desktop-class RTX 5070. More significantly, this could mean the CUDA ecosystem running natively on a Windows-on-Arm laptop for the first time.
2. Taiwan — the center of global AI. In his keynote, Huang revealed that NVIDIA's annual spending in Taiwan has grown to roughly $100 billion. The company is also planning an overseas headquarters called "Constellation," reportedly slated to open around 2030 and house some 4,000 employees. From TSMC's manufacturing to Foxconn's assembly, Taiwan has become the heart of what Huang envisions as the AI factory producing computational tokens.
3. The rivals respond, and an industry test. Faced with NVIDIA's momentum, Intel has rolled out its Arc G3 chips built for handheld gaming devices, while Qualcomm defends its ground with a $300 entry-level Windows laptop platform. With DRAM and SSD costs climbing, Gartner projects PC prices will rise a notable 17% in 2026 — a real test of what every maker can deliver.
歡迎來到 SIT Podcast。就在幾個小時前，全球科技界的目光都聚焦在台北流行音樂中心，NVIDIA 執行長黃仁勳發表了震撼產業的 GTC Taipei 主題演講。此時此刻，Computex 2026 的展覽大門尚未正式開啟，但 NVIDIA 已經先聲奪人，宣告了「PC 新紀元」的到來。
在本集節目中，我們將深入解析三大關鍵趨勢：
- NVIDIA 跨足筆電矽晶片： NVIDIA 睽違十年重回消費型 CPU 戰場，推出 N1 與 N1X 晶片。根據供應鏈報告，高性能的 N1X 據傳搭載 20 核 Arm CPU 與 Blackwell 架構繪圖核心，其性能甚至被拿來與桌機等級的 RTX 5070 相比。更重要的是，這可能代表 CUDA 生態系將首度原生運行於 Windows-on-Arm 筆電。
- 台灣——全球 AI 的中心： 黃仁勳在演講中透露，NVIDIA 每年在台灣的支出已增長至約 1,000 億美元。此外，NVIDIA 正計畫興建名為「Constellation」（星座）的海外總部，預計 2030 年啟用，將容納約 4,000 名員工。從台積電的製造到 Foxconn 的組裝，台灣已成為黃仁勳眼中生產「計算代幣」的 AI 工廠核心。
- 競爭對手的回擊與產業逆風： 面對 NVIDIA 的強勢，Intel 隨即推出專為掌上型遊戲機設計的 Arc G3 晶片，Qualcomm 則以 300 美元的低價 Windows 筆電平台防守市場。然而，在 DRAM 與 SSD 成本飆升的壓力下，Gartner 預測 2026 年 PC 價格將大幅上漲 17%，這對所有廠商來說都是嚴峻的考驗。
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
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EP 3-39 | Beyond the Fab: What It Really Takes to Build a Semiconductor Ecosystem ft. Jillian Sun,TCIP Semiconductor Policy Researcher, xMEMS Labs
節目主持人 Uly Su 邀請曾在台灣資本市場深耕九年、後赴史丹佛商學院深造，現於柏克萊大學研究美國 CHIPS Act 政策的 Jillian Sun，從供應鏈結構出發，帶聽眾系統性地理解這個產業的全貌：從上游的 IP 授權、EDA 設計工具、設備製造商，到中游的晶圓代工廠，再到下游封裝測試，每個環節都是高度專業化、難以複製的知識積累。
節目中，Jillian 以新竹科學園區為例，說明台灣半導體產業成功的關鍵不只是資金，而是供應鏈在地理上的高度集中——騎摩托車一小時內就能走完上下游——以及跨公司、跨領域人才高強度協作解決問題的文化。對照美國推動半導體回流的現況，她指出建廠成本約為亞洲的五倍，加上人才、法規、材料取得等結構性挑戰，美國真正的優勢或許在於軟體與 AI 驅動的 EDA 新創，以及即將到來的 Edge AI 與矽光子技術浪潮。
Building a fab is just the beginning — the real challenge is building an ecosystem. In this episode, Uly Su sits down with Jillian Sun, a former Taiwan capital market specialist turned Stanford GSB graduate and Berkeley researcher studying the US semiconductor industry under the CHIPS Act. Jillian walks through the full semiconductor supply chain — from IP licensing and EDA design tools to foundries, advanced packaging, and manufacturing equipment — giving a clear-eyed picture of just how many layers of specialized knowledge hold this industry together.
Drawing on Taiwan's Hsinchu Science Park as a reference point, Jillian explains why geographic density and deep cross-company collaboration are as important as capital investment — and why the US faces structural headwinds that go well beyond funding, from construction costs running roughly five times higher than Asia to permitting complexity and talent pipelines. Her view on where the US should focus: lean into its startup ecosystem, AI-accelerated EDA tooling, and the coming wave of edge AI and silicon photonics, rather than trying to replicate Asia's manufacturing base through sheer capital force.
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
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In May 2026, OpenAI and Anthropic launched a combined $5.5 billion assault on the $375 billion enterprise consulting market. OpenAI’s $4 billion "DeployCo" targets Fortune-scale giants by directly embedding engineers into client teams, while Anthropic’s $1.5 billion venture focuses on mid-sized companies. Both tech giants realize that great AI models aren't enough—the real competitive advantage and money lie in actual implementation. They are no longer just building models, but transforming into a new kind of consulting firm to directly compete with heavyweights like McKinsey and Accenture.
2026年5月，OpenAI 與 Anthropic 豪擲 55 億美元，聯手突襲價值高達 3,750 億美元的企業顧問市場。OpenAI 斥資 40 億美元成立「DeployCo」，主攻大型企業並將工程師直接派駐客戶端解決痛點；Anthropic 則透過 15 億美元的合資企業鎖定中型公司。兩大 AI 巨頭皆看清殘酷現實：光有最強的 AI 模型已經不夠，真正的商機與競爭優勢在於將 AI 成功落地實作。他們正從單純的模型供應商，正式轉變為麥肯錫與埃森哲等傳統顧問巨頭的致命競爭對手。
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NVIDIA GTC has outgrown the label of "tech conference" — it's now the annual convergence point of the entire AI ecosystem, where chips, software, robotics, and autonomous systems share the same floor, with an energy so dense that finding a parking spot takes two hours. In this episode, Silicon Valley-based veteran tech journalist and consultant Michelle Cheng joins host Uly fresh from GTC to give us a firsthand read on what the conference signals for the industry ahead.
Michelle traces the deep ties between Jensen Huang and TSMC founder Morris Chang, and how Jensen's visits to Taiwan consistently bring the entire AI supply chain together at what the media has dubbed the "trillion-dollar banquet." Drawing on her experience covering Silicon Valley through the optical networking era, she maps today's AI infrastructure boom against the longer arc of industry cycles — demand never disappears, it just takes time to mature. She captures the mood of GTC with a drink called "Innovation Cocktail" she picked up at an after party: a blend of excitement and anticipation that defines where Silicon Valley stands right now.
The episode closes on Jensen's own framing from the keynote — intelligence is becoming infrastructure — and Michelle's clear-eyed take: the window into the AI ecosystem is open, and the companies that find their position early tend to benefit the most when the cycle matures.
NVIDIA GTC 已經不只是一場技術研討會——它是整個 AI 產業的年度聚合點，晶片、硬體、軟體、機器人、自駕車全在同一個屋簷下，能量之強連停車位都要搶兩個小時。這集邀請長期駐點矽谷、曾創辦科技媒體矽谷辦公室的資深記者兼顧問 Michelle Cheng，從剛結束的 GTC 現場出發，帶我們感受這場盛會的真實溫度。
節目中，Michelle 從黃仁勳與台積電創辦人張忠謀的早期淵源，談到每次黃仁勳訪台召集台灣供應鏈夥伴的「兆元晚宴」，具體說明台灣在全球 AI 供應鏈中的結構性角色。她也從親身追蹤過的光纖網路世代出發，對照今天的 AI 基礎設施熱潮，指出產業週期的規律：需求從未消失，只是需要時間成熟。
Michelle 用一杯在 GTC after party 喝到、名為「Innovation Cocktail」的調酒，形容當下矽谷興奮與期待交織的氛圍，並引用黃仁勳在 GTC 的核心論點作結——「Intelligence is becoming infrastructure」，AI 生態系的入場窗口正在開啟，能早期找到自己定位的公司，往往才是下一輪週期的最大受益者。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
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This episode dives into Taiwan's Defense Tech Revolution, exploring how a global semiconductor powerhouse is racing to build an asymmetric "Silicon Shield" to deter regional pressures. Faced with an eight-to-one defense budget gap compared to China, Taiwan is pivoting from a traditional weapons buyer to a strategic producer, aiming to deploy 100,000 drones by 2030.
We explore the synergy between the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and international partners to integrate AI and swarming capabilities. Furthermore, we analyze how Taiwan leverages its "non-red" supply chain to become an indispensable node in the global security architecture, while navigating internal political budget battles and the institutional hurdles of fast-tracking semiconductor innovation into the hands of the military.
本集節目將探討台灣國防技術的重大革命，分析這座半導體大島如何將其技術實力轉化為不對稱作戰的威懾力量。面對兩岸國防預算達八比一的巨大差距，台灣正從單純的武器買家轉型為研發者，目標在 2030 年前部署近十萬架無人機，建立由美製系統、中科院開發及民間商用技術組成的三層防禦體系。
我們將深入討論台灣如何利用其「非紅供應鏈」成為全球國防產業的關鍵節點，以及國防創新辦公室（DIO）如何試圖橋接世界級的晶片製造能力與前線戰場應用，在政治僵局與技術挑戰中，打造守護民主的數位矽盾。
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Physician, entrepreneur, and mentor Felix Oen joins the show to share his insights on the "Golden Age of MedTech" (2022–2032). He breaks down the Biodesign framework—Identify, Innovate, and Implement—emphasizing that engineering brilliance must be validated by clinical science to succeed in the real world. For Taiwanese founders, Felix identifies two "make-or-break" factors for global expansion: partnering with a clinical co-founder and mastering the art of English pitching.
He also introduces NeoTILa Biosciences, his venture leveraging computational biology to tackle liver disease in Asian populations. Exploring the transformative power of AI in radiology and drug discovery, Felix predicts that AI will become the cornerstone of healthcare within the next five years. His ultimate vision? Using precision medicine and early detection to eradicate cancer once and for all.
本集邀請橫跨醫師、創業家與導師三重身份的 Felix Oen，深入解析 2022 至 2032 年生醫創新的「黃金十年」。Felix 拆解 Biodesign 的核心框架：從識別需求、創新研發到最關鍵的「臨床實踐」，強調工程技術必須與醫學數據驗證緊密結合。針對台灣創業者，他直言「尋找醫師共同創辦人」與「掌握英語簡報力」是進入美國與國際市場的生存關鍵。Felix 同時分享其創辦的 NeoTILa Biosciences 如何利用計算生物學對抗亞洲高發的肝病風險，並剖析 AI 在放射影像與藥物研發中的變革角色。他展望未來五年的醫療體系，期許 AI 成為精準醫療的基石，在極早期階段識別病灶，實現根除癌症的終極願景。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
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This episode examines the most anticipated development in the 2026 global financial markets: the arrival of a massive wave of high-profile, strategically significant IPOs. Following a cautious 2025, stabilizing monetary policies and a renewed appetite for growth equities have encouraged world-leading private companies to revisit their listing timelines.
The discussion provides a deep dive into four industry giants shaping the future:
- SpaceX: Potentially the largest IPO on record with a valuation approaching $1.5 trillion, driven by the recurring revenue of its Starlink satellite network.
- OpenAI & Anthropic: An analysis of the leaders in generative AI, their trillion-dollar valuation potential, and the complex risks regarding governance and regulation.
- Canva: A look at the Australian software powerhouse that stands out for its rare achievement of eight consecutive years of positive free cash flow.
The 2026 cycle represents a unique moment where mature companies with billions in revenue—not just speculative startups—allow the public markets to finally value the essential infrastructure of tomorrow.
本集 Podcast 深入探討 2026 年全球金融市場最受矚目的趨勢：一系列最為重要的企業即將迎來 IPO 浪潮。在經歷了 2025 年的市場觀望後，隨著貨幣政策趨於穩定，投資者對於高成長股的興趣重新燃起。
節目重點分析了四家定義未來科技藍圖的巨頭：
- SpaceX：可能創下史上最大 IPO 紀錄，估值接近 1.5 兆美元，其核心動能來自 Starlink 的衛星寬頻服務。
- OpenAI 與 Anthropic：探討生成式 AI 領頭羊的估值博弈、技術優勢以及面臨的治理與監管挑戰。
- Canva：分析這家已連續 8 年實現正向現金流的軟體巨頭，如何在競爭激烈的設計軟體市場中保持穩健。
這除了將會是史上最大的公開發行案之外，也是大眾資本首次得以直接參與太空基礎設施、人工智慧及軟體民主化等「未來基礎設施」的起點。
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Charles Huang, the visionary behind the global phenomenon Guitar Hero, shares his transition from a serial Silicon Valley entrepreneur to an elite mentor at UC Berkeley. Charles argues that the ultimate competitive edge for modern founders isn't just technical brilliance, but "Relationship EQ." In this episode, he breaks down the art of navigating the "emotional rollercoaster" of a startup, managing high-stakes dynamics between co-founders, investors, and talent. Adopting a sports coach philosophy, Charles focuses on empowering founders to trust their intuition rather than making decisions for them. With three decades of frontline experience, he declares the current AI era as the most fertile ground for innovation in history, calling on the next generation to treat entrepreneurship as a lifelong career and master the human connections that define success.
傳奇遊戲《吉他英雄》（Guitar Hero）共同創辦人 Charles Huang 現身說法，分享他從矽谷連環創業家轉型為柏克萊分校金牌導師的實戰哲學。Charles 認為，現代創業者最關鍵的戰場不在技術，而在於「關係 EQ」。他深入剖析如何在高壓的創業雲霄飛車中，精準調控與共同創辦人、投資人及員工間的情緒與信任。他將導師比喻為球隊教練，主張不直接代為決策，而是建立框架賦予創業者下決策的勇氣。憑藉三十年的矽谷第一線觀察，Charles 點出 AI 時代是百年一遇的創業盛世，鼓勵野心家將創業視為終身志業，在充滿挑戰的關係網中，鍛造出改變世界的影響力。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
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In this episode, we dive deep into the massive commercial and geopolitical forces behind the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission. Half a century later, humanity is heading back to the Moon, but this time it's no longer just about "planting a flag"; it's about establishing a lunar outpost and sustainable deep space infrastructure.
We analyze how Taiwan is leveraging its globally recognized capabilities in semiconductors, ICT, and precision manufacturing to evolve from a crucial player in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite supply chains to a core contributor in lunar exploration and planned deep space data centers. We also explore Taiwan's absolute dominance in "Space Compute" (holding approximately a 90% global market share in AI servers) and how it secures a strategic foothold in the projected trillion-dollar space economy. Ready to journey into the cosmos with us? Tune in to find out more!
本集節目將帶您深入探討 NASA「Artemis II」任務升空背後的龐大商業前景。半世紀後的今天，人類再次邁向月球，但這次的目標不再只是「插旗拍照」，而是為了建立月球前哨站與深空基礎建設。
我們將為您解析，台灣如何憑藉強大的半導體、資通訊與精密製造硬實力，從低軌衛星（LEO）供應鏈的關鍵要角，一路打入月球探測與深空數據中心（Lunar Data Center）的核心佈局。此外，我們也會探討台灣在「太空AI運算」領域（囊括全球約90% AI伺服器市占率）的絕對優勢，看台灣如何在預估達一兆美元的未來太空商機中穩占無可取代的戰略地位。準備好跟我們一起航向宇宙了嗎？千萬別錯過這集！
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In this episode, we sit down with Volker Heistermann, co-founder of Mosaic Venture Lab, to explore his 30-year journey across the tech landscapes of Silicon Valley, Taiwan, and Germany. Volker breaks down the reality of Silicon Valley’s "inner circle," explaining why international success requires more than just a pitch deck or a round-trip ticket—it demands a "one-way ticket" commitment and deep local integration. From his early days building Taiwan’s app economy to his current focus on semiconductor and healthcare VC investments, he shares invaluable insights on avoiding common pitfalls, the importance of hiring local experts, and how to forge authentic, long-lasting relationships within the global tech ecosystem.
在本集節目中，我們邀請到 Mosaic Venture Lab 共同創辦人 Volker Heistermann，分享他在矽谷、台灣與德國之間超過三十年的跨國創業與投資觀察 。Volker 深入剖析了矽谷「圈內人」與「圈外人」的本質差異，強調進軍國際市場不能只靠短期拜訪或投簡報，而是需要「單程機票」的決心與長期的在地深耕 。從早期在台灣建立 App 生態系，到如今專注於半導體與醫療產業的創投轉型，他將告訴創業者如何透過真正的文化理解與專業人才佈局，在競爭激烈的科技生態系中建立具備信任感的深度連結 。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
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This podcast dives into the groundbreaking announcements from NVIDIA GTC 2026, marking the official dawn of the agentic and physical AI era. We explore CEO Jensen Huang's vision of transitioning from traditional data centers to "AI factories" that manufacture intelligence, converting power into "tokens" as the new economic unit. Key highlights include the staggering projection of $1 trillion in AI infrastructure demand and the unveiling of the vertically integrated Vera Rubin computing platform.
Furthermore, we discuss the revolutionary OpenClaw, an open-source operating system likened to "Android for agents", and the leap into physical AI with Cosmos for robotics. Tune in to understand how NVIDIA is architecting the foundational infrastructure of the next digital economy.
本集 Podcast 帶您深入了解 2026 年 NVIDIA GTC 大會，見證「代理與實體 AI」時代的正式來臨。我們將解析黃仁勳的最新願景：傳統資料中心正轉型為製造智慧的「AI 工廠」，將電力轉化為「代幣（Tokens）」以作為新型經濟單位。
節目將探討高達一兆美元的 AI 基礎設施需求、全新的 Vera Rubin 運算平台，以及被譽為「代理界 Android」的開源作業系統 OpenClaw。歡迎收聽本集節目，了解 NVIDIA 如何建構未來數位經濟的核心基礎設施。
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Welcome to this audio special on Nvidia GTC 2026, the company's most anticipated event of the year. As the tech world gathers in San Jose, we tune in to CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote to hear about the next frontier of AI. This year, the conversation shifts from model training to AI inferencing efficiency. We discuss Nvidia’s strategic integration of Groq’s "Language Processing Unit" (LPU) technology, which claims to run large language models up to 10 times more efficiently than traditional GPUs.
Our episode also explores rumors of a dedicated inference chip and Nvidia’s long-awaited laptop CPU, signaling a bold expansion beyond its GPU roots. With Nvidia’s data center revenue reaching $193.5 billion, we analyze how these new platforms aim to solidify the company's dominance. Listen in as we break down the product launches and dealmaking strategies defining the future of computing.
歡迎收聽 Nvidia GTC 2026 年度盛事特別報導。本集節目將帶您深入瞭解聖荷西現場，解析執行長黃仁勳揭曉的 AI 全新藍圖。隨著產業重心從模型訓練轉向推理應用，我們將探討 Nvidia 如何整合 Groq 的語言處理單元（LPU）技術，追求比傳統 GPU 高出 10 倍的運算效率。
此外，本集將關注備受期待的 Nvidia 筆記型電腦 CPU 以及專用推理晶片的傳聞，這標誌著該公司正積極從 GPU 研發跨足更多元硬體領域。面對資料中心業務高達 1,935 億美元的營收規模，我們將分析 Nvidia 如何透過近期密集的併購策略，持續鞏固其全球運算霸主的地位。請隨我們一同聽取這場定義未來科技走向的關鍵解析。
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Dario Amodei, the former head of R&D at OpenAI, left the company in 2021 due to growing concerns over the rapid commercialization and safety of AI technology. Alongside his sister, Daniela Amodei, he co-founded Anthropic, a firm now valued at $183 billion. With the exceptional performance of its Claude models—particularly in coding—Anthropic has emerged as OpenAI's most formidable rival.
Amodei frequently sounds the alarm on the risks of advanced AI, describing powerful models as "a sovereign brain in a data center." He warns that there is a non-negligible risk of catastrophic outcomes and predicts that AI could replace 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years. He also emphasizes that without proper oversight, AI could be weaponized by bad actors to develop biological weapons, posing a severe threat to national security.
This episode focuses on Dario Amodei and the AI ethical frameworks he champions at Anthropic, which enable models to self-supervise based on core principles. Amodei believes humanity is currently in a "technological adolescence" that will determine our survival. He maintains that only through transparent regulatory mechanisms can we ensure AI leads us toward a prosperous future rather than total destruction.
Dario Amodei 曾是 OpenAI 的研發負責人，卻因擔心技術過度商業化與安全性，於 2021 年離開並與妹妹 Daniela Amodei 創立了 Anthropic。這間公司如今估值已高達 1,830 億美元，並因其研發的 Claude 模型在程式開發上的優異表現，成為 OpenAI 最強大的對手。
Dario Amodei 頻繁對外發出警示，將強大的 AI 比喻為「資料中心裡的智囊國」，並警告 AI 最高有 ，且可能在 5 年內取代 50% 的初階白領工作。他強調，若缺乏適當監管，AI 甚至可能協助惡意份子製造生物武器，成為嚴重的國安威脅。
本集將專注介紹Dario Amodei 以及他在 Anthropic 推動的AI倫理規範，讓模型能基於倫理原則進行自我監督,。他認為人類正處於決定存亡的「技術青春期」，唯有建立透明的監管機制，才能確保 AI 最終能引領人類邁向繁榮而非走向毀滅。
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We’re diving straight into the heart of NVIDIA GTC 2026, where Jensen Huang has teased a "world-shocking" chip that marks the definitive dawn of the Rubin era. This isn't just another incremental update; it is a total overhaul of computational logic, moving us from the era of Generative AI into the realm of Physical and Reasoning AI. We will explore how the Vera CPU and HBM4 are teaming up to push inference performance to heights that were once pure science fiction, effectively turning data centers into massive, unified brains capable of solving the world's most complex engineering challenges.
At the core of this tectonic shift lies the unbreakable bond between NVIDIA’s vision and Taiwan’s industrial mastery. From TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm and A16 processes to the breakthrough silicon photonics and liquid cooling solutions, Taiwan has transitioned from being a silent manufacturer to a lead architect of the global AI factory. Join us as we break down how giants like Foxconn, Quanta, and Delta Electronics are weaving silicon and light into the very fabric of our future, proving that the road to global AI intelligence runs directly through the heart of Taiwan’s engineering prowess.
我們將帶領各位深入 2026 年 NVIDIA GTC 大會的核心，探索黃仁勳口中那款「震驚世界」的新晶片。從 Blackwell 到 Rubin 架構的跨越，不僅是規格的升級，更是運算邏輯的徹底重塑。這場被譽為 AI 界超級盃的盛會，將揭示 Vera CPU 與 HBM4 如何聯手推升推論效能，讓我們正式告別純粹的生成式 AI，步入具備複雜推理能力與物理感知的實體 AI 新紀元。
在這場科技風暴的中心，台灣扮演了不可或缺的共生角色。從台積電最先進的 2 奈米與 A16 製程，到矽光子技術與液冷散熱的關鍵突破，台灣供應鏈正從幕後的製造者轉型為 AI 未來的共同建築師。本集將剖析鴻海、廣達、台達電等鑽石級合作夥伴如何與 NVIDIA 攜手，將矽、光與數據交織成改變世界的能量，帶你預見這場由台灣製造所支撐的全球運算革命。
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This episode explores the vision of Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind and recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Hassabis argues that 2026 marks a pivotal turning point in human history, as we enter what he describes as an “AI Renaissance”—an era whose impact could be ten times greater than the Industrial Revolution, unfolding at ten times the speed.
He predicts that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could be achieved before 2030, while cautioning that today’s AI systems remain in a state of “jagged intelligence,” still lacking robust reasoning and long-term planning capabilities. As the industry enters a phase of consolidation, Hassabis is focused on transforming AI into a scientific engine. Through breakthroughs such as AlphaFold and initiatives like Isomorphic Labs, he aims to reshape drug discovery, while collaborations with the U.S. Department of Energy—such as the “Genesis Project”—seek to accelerate progress in energy innovation.
At the core of his vision is the concept of “Radical Abundance.” As AI drives the marginal cost of healthcare and energy toward near zero, society may begin to transition into a post-scarcity era. To navigate this shift, Hassabis proposes new social mechanisms, including a “Global Abundance Dividend,” and emphasizes that AI governance must extend beyond technologists, requiring international cooperation to ensure these technologies benefit all of humanity.
本集的內容將帶您深入探索 Google DeepMind 執行長、2024 年諾貝爾化學獎得主 戴米斯·哈薩比斯 (Demis Hassabis) 的遠見。哈薩比斯指出 2026 年是人類歷史的轉折點，我們正進入一個「AI 文藝復興」時代，其影響力將是工業革命的十倍，且發展速度快上十倍。
哈薩比斯預測通用人工智能 (AGI) 可能在 2030 年前實現，但警告現今 AI 仍處於「參差不齊的智能」狀態，必須克服基礎推理與長期規劃的缺陷。隨著行業進入「洗牌期」，他致力於將 AI 轉化為科學引擎，透過 AlphaFold 與 Isomorphic Labs 變革藥物研發，並與美國能源部合作「創世紀任務」以加速能源突破。
他最核心的觀點是 「激進豐饒」(Radical Abundance)：當 AI 讓醫療與能源成本趨近於零，人類將邁向「後稀缺」社會。為應對此轉變，他提出「全球豐饒紅利」等社會機制，並強調 AI 治理不能僅留給技術專家，需透過國際合作確保這項技術能造福全人類。
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In today’s episode, we examine the evolving trade arrangement between Taiwan and the United States and what it truly represents beyond the headlines. This is not simply about tariff adjustments or procurement commitments. It reflects a broader shift in the global economic order, where supply chains are increasingly shaped by security considerations rather than pure efficiency. Taiwan’s central role in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing places it at the heart of this transformation.
We will explore the structural forces that led to this agreement, its immediate macroeconomic implications for Taiwan, and the longer-term strategic trade-offs. Does deeper integration with the United States strengthen Taiwan’s economic resilience, or does it gradually reshape the geography of its technological advantage? Let’s take a closer look at what this deal really means.
在今天的節目中，我們將探討臺灣與美國之間持續演變的貿易安排，以及它在新聞標題之外所代表的意義。這不只是關於關稅或採購承諾，而是反映全球經濟秩序的轉變——供應鏈的布局越來越受到安全優先考量的影響，而不再僅僅追求效率。臺灣在半導體與先進製造領域的關鍵角色，使其處於這場轉型的核心位置。
本集將分析促成這項協議的結構性因素、對臺灣短期總體經濟的影響，以及長期的戰略意涵。更深入地整合美國市場，究竟能否強化臺灣的經濟穩定性，還是會逐步改變其技術優勢的地理分布？讓我們理性檢視這項協議對臺灣未來發展所釋放的訊號。
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AmCham Taiwan’s 2026 Business Climate Survey offers a structured snapshot of how foreign businesses are balancing growth, risk, and investment decisions in Taiwan. Conducted Nov 18–Dec 21, 2025 with responses from 206 member companies, the survey reports that 82% of respondents are confident about Taiwan’s economic outlook for the next 12 months, and 92% plan to maintain or increase investment this year.
This episode uses the report as the backbone of the discussion—moving beyond headlines to unpack what the numbers imply about Taiwan’s AI-driven expansion and the parallel rise of operational resilience planning. The survey notes that 46% of firms are updating emergency preparedness and business continuity measures, highlighting a dual reality: strong investment intent alongside intensified risk management as security concerns remain salient.
台灣美國商會（AmCham Taiwan）近期發布《2026 年商業景氣調查（Business Climate Survey）》，這份報告等於替外商在臺灣的「風險—投資—成長」心態做了一次系統盤點：調查期間為 2025/11/18–12/21，回收 206 家會員企業意見；結果顯示，82% 受訪者對未來 12 個月臺灣經濟展望抱持信心，同時有 92% 表示今年將維持或增加在臺投資。
本集節目以這份景氣報告作為主軸，逐段拆解它真正透露的訊號：AI 需求推升伺服器與先進晶片投資，讓「成長敘事」更有底氣，但地緣風險與營運持續性管理也同步升溫。報告指出，企業啟動或更新緊急應變與營運持續計畫的比例已上升到 46%，反映在樂觀投資之外，外商更在意「可預期的穩定」。
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Moltbot(Openclaw) is an open-source, local AI agent that shifts the paradigm from reactive chatbots to proactive digital butlers running on your own hardware. With features like persistent memory stored in local files and full terminal access, it can automate complex tasks—from fixing servers to grocery shopping—and initiate conversations on apps like WhatsApp.
However, granting an AI such high-level control over your computer offers the "Ultimate Software Experience" only if users strictly manage the inherent security risks through sandboxing.
Moltbot (Openclaw) 是一款運行於本地端的開源 AI 代理人，將 AI 從被動問答轉變為能主動服務的數位管家。它具備存在本地檔案的永久記憶與電腦終端機的完全控制權，不僅能自動執行修復伺服器或購物等複雜任務，還能主動透過通訊軟體聯繫用戶。
然而，賦予 AI 如此高的系統權限雖能帶來極致的效率，使用者也必須透過沙盒機制嚴格控管，以防範潛在的資安風險。
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In this episode, we dive into the real forces reshaping the semiconductor world: export controls, licensing regimes, and the race for AI chip supremacy. The industry is undergoing a permanent structural shift where security now commands the budget, and regional fragmentation is the new reality.
Join us as we break down why "tariffs move the margins, but geopolitics moves the market". Whether you are an investor or a tech enthusiast, this episode will help you focus on what actually matters—from overseas fab expansions to advanced-node leadership.
歡迎收聽本集節目。近期美台關稅調降的消息引發市場關注，本集我們將探討真正驅動 2026 年晶片市場的底層邏輯：出口管制、技術領先地位以及美中地緣政治競爭。隨著全球供應鏈從追求「效率」轉向「安全與韌性」，台灣雖穩居全球晶片棋盤的核心，卻也面臨地緣政治的脆弱性。我們將分析為什麼對台積電（TSMC）等巨頭而言，取得 EUV 設備與遵守出口法規，遠比關稅調整更具決定性。
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In this episode, we invited Tesoro Venture Capital Founder and Managing Partner Andy Lombard to share how he identifies future industry leaders amid the trillion-dollar global race in semiconductors and AI.
Developing a new chip often takes close to a decade and requires tens of millions of U.S. dollars in investment. Tesoro approaches this challenge through a model it calls “Codependent Innovation,” working in close collaboration with ecosystem partners such as TSMC, Cadence, and Amkor. By embedding startups directly into this network, Tesoro helps establish real-time feedback loops that significantly shorten development cycles. Andy explains in detail how Tesoro’s accelerator programs are designed to compress both R&D timelines and costs, with an ambitious goal: to cultivate the next generation of TSMC’s most important global customers within the next five years.
Beyond investment strategy, Andy also discusses how Tesoro is working to replicate the success of Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park in the “Silicon Desert” of Phoenix. Tesoro is actively connecting leading universities—such as the University of Arizona and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University—with advanced research centers, focusing on frontier domains including Physical AI, robotics, photonics, and AI chips engineered for extreme environments such as space.
In this episode, we take a closer look at how Tesoro supports Taiwanese and global startups as they establish a presence in the U.S. market. Through cross-border collaboration and what Andy describes as a “corridor effect,” Tesoro aims to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation hard technologies and help shape a truly global ecosystem for physical, real-world AI.
在本集節目中，我們邀請到 Tesoro Venture Capital 的創辦人兼管理合夥人 Andy Lombard，與我們分享他如何在價值兆元的半導體與 AI 競賽中挖掘未來的產業巨頭。開發一顆晶片通常需要耗時十年並投入數千萬美金，但 Tesoro 透過「共同依賴式創新（Codependent Innovation）」模式，與台積電 (TSMC)、Cadence 及 Amkor 等生態系夥伴緊密合作，為新創公司建立即時的反饋機制。Andy 詳細介紹了他們如何透過加速器計畫壓縮研發時間與成本，目標是在未來五年內，為台積電培養出下一批最重要的全球大客戶。
從新竹到鳳凰城：打造實體 AI 的全球生態系除了投資策略，Andy 也探討了如何將台灣新竹科學園區的成功模式，複製到亞利桑那州鳳凰城的「矽沙漠」。Tesoro 致力於串聯全球頂尖大學（如亞利桑那大學與陽明交大）與研究中心，鎖定「實體 AI (Physical AI)」、機器人、光子學以及專為太空極端環境設計的 AI 晶片等前瞻領域。我們將深入了解 Tesoro 如何協助台灣及全球的新創團隊落腳美國市場，並透過跨國合作的「廊道」效應，推動次世代硬科技的商業化進程。
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This episode of Deep Dive provides a comprehensive recap of CES 2026, highlighting a pivotal shift in the technology landscape from Generative AI (chatbots) to "Agentic AI" and "Physical AI." The discussion focuses on how AI is moving beyond the screen and cloud into the physical world to become the foundational infrastructure of consumer technology.
The hosts explain that this new era is defined by "agency"—software that proactively anticipates user needs and executes tasks across devices without waiting for prompts—marking a departure from the passive tools of the past few years.
The episode details specific innovations driving this shift, particularly the rise of local AI processing on PCs and smartphones to ensure privacy and speed (the "AI PC" era). It covers major developments in robotics, such as Hyundai's industrial integration of Boston Dynamics and new home assistants from Samsung and LG that aim to be helpful rather than just novelties.
Furthermore, the discussion touches on the explosion of health tech following new FDA guidance, featuring non-invasive monitoring and smart wellness devices, ultimately painting a picture of a future where technology becomes an invisible, proactive, and helpful layer in daily life.
這集 podcast 針對剛落幕的 CES 2026 進行了深入的趨勢分析，重點在於人工智慧（AI）的重大轉型：從單純的「生成式 AI」（如對話機器人）進化為具備主動執行能力的「代理 AI」（Agentic AI）與「實體 AI」（Physical AI）。節目指出，AI 已不再只是雲端上的軟體，而是成為各種硬體設備的基礎架構（Infrastructure）。透過 Lenovo 的情境感知筆電、Samsung 與 LG 的智慧家電生態系等案例，主持人解釋了 AI 如何從「等待指令」轉變為「預測需求並主動執行」，真正實現跨裝置的無縫協作。
除了軟體代理，節目也探討了 AI 進入實體世界的硬體突破。重點涵蓋了 NVIDIA 與現代汽車（Boston Dynamics）在工業與居家機器人上的進展，以及為了支援這些「邊緣運算」所需的強大晶片（如 NVIDIA RTX 50 系列與各家 NPU）。此外，討論觸及了 FDA 新規範放寬後帶來的健康科技爆發，例如非侵入式血糖監測與智慧馬桶等。整體而言，CES 2026 標誌著科技正從數位的對話框，大步邁向能感知、移動並協助人類處理實體任務的時代。
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VC Talks: Shao-Yu Jheng (Harvard) | Why Reindustrialization Won't Work Without Global Supply Networks
As reshoring and industrial policy return to the center of U.S. economic strategy, supply chains are increasingly framed as matters of national security and sovereignty. But history tells a more complicated story. In this episode of VC Talks, Uly revisits Left for Dead, a 1997 study on the revival of U.S. electronics, to question whether bringing manufacturing back home was ever the true driver of America’s industrial recovery.
Joined by Shao-Yu Jheng, a postdoctoral researcher in Economics at Harvard University, the conversation reframes the 1980s–90s comeback as a story of network leadership rather than national production. The episode examines why the Japanese manufacturing model ran into structural limits, how Taiwan and overseas Chinese (OC) production networks enabled coordination at scale, and why control over global supply networks—rather than factory location alone—proved decisive. Looking ahead, the discussion challenges today’s reshoring debate by asking what industrial policy can realistically change, and where its influence fundamentally ends.
在美國近年大力推動再工業化與製造回流的政策背景下，供應鏈被重新視為國家競爭力的核心資產。然而，歷史是否真的支持「把工廠搬回國內」就能重建產業實力？本集《VC Talks》回到一篇 1997 年探討美國電子產業復甦的研究〈Left for Dead〉，試圖從產業史的角度，重新檢視當前對 reshoring 的普遍想像。
主持人 Uly 與哈佛大學經濟學博士研究員鄭紹鈺深入對談，指出美國在 1980 至 1990 年代的產業反彈，並非來自製造回流，而是成功主導橫跨多國的生產網絡。節目聚焦日本製造模式的結構性限制，以及臺灣與海外華人（OC）產業網絡如何在關鍵時刻提供彈性、效率與協調能力，成為美國科技體系得以延續競爭優勢的隱形支柱。本集不只回顧歷史，也直指一個當代問題：在高度全球化的供應鏈體系中，真正的產業力量，究竟掌握在國家邊界，還是網絡控制之中？
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub
Website: https://sv.startupisland.tw/
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Robotics and AI are becoming core foundational capabilities of the physical economy. As AI extends from cloud-based models into hospitals, logistics centers, and a wide range of service environments, robots increasingly carry functions of perception, reasoning, and decision-making, directly translating into measurable gains in productivity, system reliability, and operational safety. Together, they are emerging as critical infrastructure supporting the operation of modern society.
Taiwan has established “Robotics + AI” as a key direction in its future industrial布局, responding to the long-term challenge of a highly concentrated industrial structure. While semiconductors remain a central pillar, their capital-intensive nature and limited spillover effects mean that the next phase of growth must come from a new industrial curve. The National Development Council has therefore been tasked with identifying scalable, repeatable, and extensible industry models—channeling Taiwan’s deep strengths in hardware, engineering, and systems integration into professional, service-oriented robotics, with priority deployment in healthcare, long-term care, logistics, and facility management where demand is clear.
Along this trajectory, the government’s role is evolving into that of an industry accelerator. By integrating R&D outputs and supporting the formation of new robotics companies, it is laying the groundwork for private capital and startups to enter, scale, and participate sustainably. This episode approaches the topic through the lens of industrial structure and policy logic, explaining why Taiwan has positioned Robotics + AI at the core of its next industrial phase, and how this strategy may shape the country’s economic future.
機器人與 AI 正成為實體經濟運作的核心底層能力。隨著 AI 從雲端模型延伸至醫院、物流中心與各類服務場域，機器人逐步承載感知、判斷與決策功能，並直接轉化為可量化的生產力、系統穩定度與營運安全，成為支撐現代社會運作的重要基礎設施。
臺灣已將「機器人＋AI」確立為未來產業布局的關鍵方向，回應產業結構高度集中的長期挑戰。半導體仍是核心支柱，但其資本密集與產業外溢有限，使得下一階段成長動能必須來自新的產業曲線。國發會因此被賦予尋找可延展、可複製、可擴散產業模式的任務，將臺灣深厚的硬體、工程與系統整合能力，導入專業用、服務型機器人領域，並優先落地於醫療、長照、物流與場域管理等需求明確的應用場景。
在這個方向上，政府的角色將成為產業成形的推進器。透過整合研發成果整合、成立新的機器人企業，將可為民間資本與新創團隊鋪設可進場、可放大的基礎。本集從產業結構與政策邏輯切入，解析臺灣以機器人與 AI 作為下一階段產業核心的理由，以及這項布局對臺灣經濟可能帶來的深層影響。
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In this episode, Uly examines five defining technology signals emerging from Taiwan in 2025—and explains why they matter far beyond local headlines. Rather than viewing Taiwan solely as a semiconductor manufacturing center, this conversation reframes it as a critical capability hub shaping how artificial intelligence systems scale, deploy, and sustain over the next decade.
The discussion covers TSMC’s USD 100 billion expansion in the United States, NVIDIA’s decision to establish its major R&D headquarters in Taipei, and AMD’s continued expansion of its R&D footprint in Taiwan. Uly also breaks down the strategic implications of Taiwan’s AI Basic Law, as well as the accelerating commercialization of silicon photonics and co-packaged optics (CPO) by leading Taiwanese technology companies.
Together, these developments point to a deeper shift: AI’s future growth is increasingly constrained not by models alone, but by infrastructure, hardware integration, regulation, and long-term system design. This episode offers investors, founders, and technology leaders a clearer framework for understanding why Taiwan plays a central role in the global AI roadmap—and why the AI era cannot scale without it.
本集深入解析 2025 年來自臺灣的五項關鍵科技訊號，說明這些發展為何不只是區域新聞，而是正在影響全球 AI 擴展路徑的重要因素。本集重新定位臺灣的角色，從單一的半導體製造重鎮，轉向支撐 AI 長期發展的核心能力基地。
內容涵蓋台積電在美國規模達 1,000 億美元的投資布局、NVIDIA 將重要研發總部設於台北、AMD 持續擴大在臺灣的研發投入，同時也討論《AI 基本法》對產業與技術治理的影響，以及臺灣大型科技公司加速推動矽光子與 CPO 商業化的進展。
這些訊號共同指向一個更深層的轉變：AI 的成長瓶頸，已不再只是模型能力，而是來自硬體整合、基礎設施、制度設計與長期系統規劃。本集提供投資人、創辦人與產業決策者一個清楚視角，理解為何臺灣在全球 AI 發展中占據關鍵位置，以及 AI 時代為何無法在沒有臺灣的情況下持續擴展。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
#CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub:
https://sv.startupisland.tw/
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In 2026, generative AI is crossing a critical threshold—from reactive tools to action-oriented systems capable of setting goals and executing tasks. This shift is already reshaping how organizations make decisions, how teams operate, and how individual roles are valued.
This episode explores the most defining generative AI trends of 2026, including the real-world deployment of AI agents, the growing tension between scale and authenticity in generated content, and the expansion of AI into research, simulation, and professional decision-making. Rather than a technical overview, this conversation focuses on what has already changed and which capabilities are being repriced.
If you’re a founder, investor, business leader, or a professional assessing how AI will impact your role and industry, this episode provides a clear framework for understanding what truly matters in the year ahead.
2026 年，生成式 AI 正在跨過一條關鍵界線——從被動回應指令的工具，轉變為能設定目標、主動執行任務的行動型系統。這個轉變，正實際影響企業如何做決策、團隊如何協作，以及個人工作的價值定位。
本集將聚焦生成式 AI 在 2026 年最具代表性的趨勢，包括 AI Agent 的實際落地、生成內容與真實性的張力、以及 AI 如何進入研究、資料模擬與專業決策場景。這不只是對技術發展的整理，而是協助你理解哪些變化已經發生、哪些能力正在被重新定價。
如果你是創辦人、投資人、企業決策者，或正在評估 AI 對自身工作與產業影響的專業工作者，這一集將幫助你用更清楚的脈絡，看懂接下來一年值得關注的方向。
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In this episode of VC Talks, we sit down with Timothy Chen, Founder of Essence VC, to unpack his core perspectives on investing in AI startups—and why, despite rapid advances in models and tools, the founder matters more than ever at the earliest stage.
Drawing from his frontline experience in early-stage venture capital, Timothy reflects on the structural shifts in the AI investment landscape before and after 2022. As foundation models and cloud infrastructure become increasingly commoditized, where does true differentiation come from? He also speaks candidly about which layers of today’s AI value chain are likely to capture lasting value, and the seemingly compelling narratives that may look impressive on the surface but, in reality, lack defensible technical moats—clear red flags he watches for when evaluating young teams.
The conversation also looks ahead to a disruption the venture world is just beginning to confront: when AI agents can already run diligence, analyze markets, and even take part in negotiations, how does the role of a venture capitalist evolve? Timothy shares his rethinking of where enduring VC value will lie, offering a key insight—while AI can dramatically amplify efficiency, it cannot replace human judgment or the ability to build long-term trust.
If you’re thinking about how to become a more effective early-stage investor in the AI era, or want to understand how top VCs quickly identify the people and teams truly worth backing for the long run, this episode offers a compelling, first-hand perspective.
在這一集 VC Talks 中，我們邀請到 Essence VC 創辦人 Timothy Chen，深入解析他在投資 AI 新創時的關鍵判斷視角，以及為什麼相較於AI模型與工具，「創辦人」的因素，卻反而比以往任何時候都更為關鍵。
Timothy 從早期創投的第一線觀察出發，回顧 2022 年前後 AI 投資生態的結構性轉變：當基礎模型與雲端資源逐漸商品化，真正的差異化該如何被定義？節目中，他也坦率談到，在今日的 AI 產業鏈中，價值究竟會沉澱在哪一層，以及哪些看似華麗、實際上可能缺乏技術護城河的行銷語言，是他在評估早期團隊時最重視的警訊。
另外，我們也試著思考未來創投圈即將面對的衝擊：當 AI agents 已能執行盡職調查、分析市場，甚至參與談判後，創投的角色究竟又會如何演變？ Timothy 分享他對未來創投專業價值所在的重新想像，也拋出一個關鍵觀點——雖然AI技術可以放大效率，但無法取代人類的判斷與建立長期信任的能力。 如果你正在思考如何在 AI 世代成為極具影響力的早期投資者，或想理解早期創投如何快速辨識，甚麼是「值得長期下注的人與團隊」，這一集將提供極具啟發性的第一手視角。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
#CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub:
https://sv.startupisland.tw/
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In late November 2025, Taiwan marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of the first satellite in the Formosat-8 constellation. Carried into a 561-km sun-synchronous orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, the “Chi Po-lin” satellite symbolizes both technical progress and cultural meaning, extending the late filmmaker’s aerial perspective of Taiwan into space. This mission inaugurates Taiwan’s first domestically built high-resolution Earth-observation constellation.
FORMOSAT-8 will eventually consist of eight satellites deployed between 2025 and 2031. With native 1-meter resolution—improving to roughly 70 centimeters for two advanced units—the constellation will provide multiple daily revisits over Taiwan. Importantly, about 84% of each satellite’s core components are manufactured in Taiwan, covering optics, structures, propulsion, and electronics. This demonstrates the country’s ambition to develop a self-reliant industrial base for space technologies.
The episode also explores the broader global landscape. The value of the global space economy reached USD 570 billion in 2023 and is projected to exceed USD 1 trillion within the decade. Reusable rockets from SpaceX and Blue Origin, mega-constellations such as Starlink and OneWeb, and commercial imaging companies like Planet Labs and ICEYE are reshaping how nations communicate, observe Earth, and respond to climate and security challenges.
In this episode, we examine what Formosat-8 means for Taiwan’s space capabilities, how global players are redefining the space economy, and why satellite technology is becoming essential infrastructure for connectivity, environmental monitoring, disaster response, and national security. Taiwan’s emerging participation in this ecosystem reflects both technological ambition and a strategic need for resilience in an increasingly complex world.
2025 年 11 月底，臺灣太空發展迎來重要進展。福衛八號首顆衛星搭載 SpaceX Falcon 9 成功進入 561 公里太陽同步軌道，正式啟動臺灣第一組自製高解析度遙測衛星星座。以導演齊柏林命名的首枚衛星象徵「從空中看臺灣」的精神延伸至太空，也展現臺灣提升自主太空能力的決心。
福衛八號採「6＋2」配置，從 2025 至 2031 年將部署八顆衛星，其原生解析度達 1 公尺，部分可提升至約 70 公分，並具備每日多次回訪臺灣的能力。約 84% 的技術與零組件由臺灣研發製造，涵蓋光學、結構、推進與電子系統，意味著本土太空產業正逐步形成完整供應鏈。
本集節目也將延伸至全球脈動。2023 年全球太空經濟規模已達 5,700 億美元，預估本世代內有望突破 1 兆美元。從 SpaceX、Blue Origin 的可重複使用火箭，到 Starlink、OneWeb 的全球通訊網，再到 Planet Labs 與 ICEYE 的商業遙測服務，太空已成為通訊、氣候、國安與產業韌性的核心基礎設施。
在這集節目中，我們帶你理解福衛八號的技術進展、全球太空產業的競逐，以及臺灣如何藉由自主研發與國際合作，在新興太空經濟中建立關鍵角色。
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This episode unpacks how the U.S. reindustrialization wave—driven by the CHIPS Act, the IRA, and mega-projects like Project Stargate—is reshaping global AI infrastructure. Dr. Wesley Chu explains why this buildout still relies heavily on Taiwan’s supply chain, spanning advanced semiconductors, packaging, and AI hardware manufacturing.
We also explore the shift from “Made in Taiwan” to “Made with Taiwan,” marked by co-built AI parks and highly automated AI factories. As global competition intensifies, Dr. Chu highlights why Taiwan must strengthen core technology protection and supply-chain resilience to maintain its central role in the democratic technology ecosystem.
本集帶你理解美國再工業化如何重塑全球 AI 基礎建設。從 CHIPS 法案、IRA，到 Project Stargate 等超大型投資，美國正以高速擴建算力需求所需的先進晶片與 AI 工廠。Dr. Wesley Chu 說明，這波建設浪潮的核心仍深度倚賴臺灣供應鏈，從先進製程、封裝，到 AI 伺服器與關鍵硬體。
節目也討論「Made in Taiwan」正逐步轉向「Made with Taiwan」——透過跨國共建 AI 園區、合作打造自動化工廠，臺灣在民主科技生態系的戰略位置進一步提升。同時，全球競爭加劇下，臺灣更需要強化技術保護與供應鏈韌性，確保在新一輪 AI 工業革命中的關鍵角色。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
#CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub:
https://sv.startupisland.tw/
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In this episode of AI News, we take a closer look at the newly released Forbes “AI 50” list for 2025. Selected from nearly two thousand applicants, the fifty featured companies highlight a major shift in the global AI landscape—from model development races to full workflow automation and real-world deployment.
We examine key players such as Cursor, Harvey, Figure AI, and World Labs, exploring how they are transforming software engineering, legal processes, medical information access, and robotics. The discussion then turns to Taiwan: with rising compute demand and rapid growth in edge AI, semiconductors, servers, and healthcare technology, how should Taiwan position itself for the next two to three years? This episode offers a strategic, international perspective on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
本集 AI News 聚焦最新公布的 Forbes《AI 50》2025 名單。從近兩千家提名企業中脫穎而出的五十家 AI 新創，反映了全球 AI 發展正從模型競賽全面走向「產業流程自動化」與「實體世界應用」的新階段。
我們將解析 Cursor、Harvey、Figure AI、World Labs 等代表性公司，理解它們如何重新定義工程開發、法律審查、醫療資訊查詢與人形機器人的應用場景。節目也延伸討論這波變化帶給臺灣的意義——無論是算力需求、半導體與伺服器供應鏈、邊緣裝置，或醫療與法規科技，臺灣應如何在未來兩到三年精準抓住跨國合作與產業升級的窗口。這是一集從國際視角檢視台灣 AI 競爭力的提問。
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In this episode, we speak with Kai Chen, General Partner at Silicon Catalyst Ventures and Founder of OceanIQ Capital, to explore how family offices and long-term LPs are approaching the current AI boom. Unlike traditional venture firms that often emphasize speed, narrative, and rapid scaling, family offices prioritize discipline, capital durability, and value creation grounded in real-world application. Their focus is on AI solutions that fundamentally enhance system efficiency—whether in manufacturing, enterprise operations, healthcare, or infrastructure—rather than on hype-driven valuation swings.
We also examine the cross-border innovation landscape. Taiwan plays a pivotal role in the global semiconductor and hardware supply chain, while Silicon Valley excels at transforming raw computational power into platforms, algorithms, and developer ecosystems. Instead of competition, this represents a symbiotic structure that underpins the next generation of AI progress.
Kai argues that this moment in AI is more than a cyclical uptrend; it marks a structural shift in how knowledge work, organizational decision-making, and industrial output are defined. For long-term capital, the goal is not simply to “catch the wave,” but to understand which parts of this transformation will endure.
本集邀請 Silicon Catalyst Ventures 合夥人、同時為 OceanIQ Capital 創辦人的陳凱，深入談論家族辦公室與 LP 在 AI 浪潮中的位置與策略。
Kai 認為家族資本通常具備更長的時間視野，更重視資產配置的韌性與技術價值的真實落地。因此，在 AI 投資中，他們聚焦於能帶來系統性效率提升與穩健現金流的應用場景，而非僅依循市場情緒追逐熱門題材。
在節目中，我們也討論到跨境創新鏈的協作模式：臺灣憑藉半導體與先進製程掌握全球運算的根基，而矽谷則將算力轉化為平台、演算法與產品生態，兩地並非競爭，而是新一代技術革命中不可或缺的互補力量。陳凱認為，當 AI 不再只是「下一波科技浪潮」，而是逐步重塑醫療、工業、企業決策和知識工作時，真正的關鍵在於如何以長期心態面對這場改變人類文明結構的變化。
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
#CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/
📚 Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u
🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub:
https://sv.startupisland.tw/
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In Case You Missed It: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Review
Welcome to our latest episode — a deep dive into TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the global gathering where the next decade of innovation begins.
If you’re a founder, investor, or simply curious about how technology is reshaping the real world, this one’s for you. Disrupt isn’t just another conference — it’s where vision meets execution, and where new industries are quietly being built.
This year, the spotlight shifted from hype to hardware, from theory to traction. We’ll unpack the rise of Glīd, the logistics startup reinventing freight movement; Nephrogen, blending AI and gene therapy; and bold predictions from Zoom’s Eric Yuan, who believes AI could soon redefine the workweek itself.
We’ll also explore how the event’s new Going Public Stage revealed the real playbook for scaling — and why Asia’s innovators, from Taiwan to Japan, are finding their global footing right here in San Francisco.
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand not only what happened at Disrupt, but why it matters to you — how these shifts in AI, logistics, biotech, and hardware signal where the next opportunities are emerging.
So grab your headphones, and join us as we decode the conversations shaping the future of startups, capital, and technology itself.
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In this episode, we’re joined by serial entrepreneur and investor Terry Hsiao to explore the defining shifts that have shaped Silicon Valley from 2000 to 2025—from the dot-com boom and bust, through the rise of mobile and cloud, to today’s AI-driven transformation and the restructuring of venture models.
Terry’s journey spans from engineer to serial founder, investor, and educator, bridging startup communities across the U.S. and Taiwan. He reflects on how each wave—from the internet era’s obsession with “eyeballs,” to the mobile revolution powered by the iPhone and AWS, to the post-COVID reinvention of venture—has redefined what it means to build and invest.
Beyond taking a company public, Terry now mentors founders and investors on both sides of the Pacific, offering insights on what it takes to thrive in the decade ahead.
📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
#CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley
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In this special edition of EP 3–8, we explore how two innovation capitals—San Francisco and Los Angeles—revealed contrasting yet complementary visions of the tech future during Tech Week 2025.
From OpenAI’s pragmatic focus on AI infrastructure at Fort Mason to IBM Ventures’ high-stakes corporate venture night downtown, San Francisco showcased a city obsessed with building the backbone of intelligence. A week later, Los Angeles responded with cinematic flair: AI-driven fashion in Beverly Hills, immersive storytelling summits in Culver City, and a CEO retreat at Terranea where culture met capital.
This episode examines how the Bay Area engineered the systems of tomorrow while LA gave them soul—marking a shift from innovation as technology to innovation as experience.
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This week, we trace two seismic shifts redefining both the AI race and the global economy.
OpenAI–AMD Alliance marks a structural realignment in the AI hardware landscape. The multi-year partnership grants OpenAI access to up to 6 GW of AMD’s next-generation Instinct accelerators—a move that diversifies its compute base beyond NVIDIA and positions AMD as a credible second supplier in the frontier-model era. The deal, which could add tens of billions in market value, signals a future where model developers and chipmakers are financially intertwined to secure compute sovereignty.
U.S.–China Trade Confrontation re-enters a critical phase as Washington moves to impose 100 percent tariffs on nearly all Chinese imports, citing Beijing’s rare-earth export restrictions as a strategic threat. The escalation threatens to fragment technology supply chains, drive inflationary pressure in the U.S., and accelerate the formation of rival industrial blocs—America’s “friend-shoring” network versus China’s Belt-and-Road manufacturing orbit.
Together, these developments expose a world where AI capacity, economic power, and geopolitical control are converging into the same equation—and where nations, companies, and investors must decide which ecosystem they belong to.
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This week, we track three pivotal forces shaping the global innovation narrative.
Washington’s Shutdown has paralyzed U.S. federal agencies, disrupting capital markets and research while costing the economy up to $15 billion a week, underscoring how fragile high-tech growth becomes when governance stalls.
Taiwan–U.S. High-Tech Partnership is emerging as a strategic framework for resilient supply chains and shared R&D in semiconductors and AI, offering a “Taiwan model” that balances collaboration with technological sovereignty.
The AI Workforce Shift is accelerating as more than 120,000 global layoffs redefine work in the automation era, where efficiency metrics now favor algorithms over headcount.
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This week, we take a closer look at two stories shaping the global innovation narrative from opposite sides of the Pacific.
Taiwan Tech Week 2025: From Semiconductor Island to Innovation Island
Taiwan brought more than 120 startups and 3,500 professionals to Silicon Valley in its boldest overseas showcase yet. The Taiwan Tech Summit at Santa Clara Convention Center signaled a shift in identity, positioning Taiwan as an Innovation Island with ambitions in AI, biotech, and deep tech, while building new bridges with the global ecosystem.
San Francisco Tech Week 2025: A City Reclaims Its Innovation Role
From September 15 to 21, San Francisco will host hundreds of events across the city, from AI and biotech forums to climate tech gatherings and neighborhood mixers. Tech Week 2025 is both a celebration and a test, as the city seeks to reassert itself as the epicenter of innovation culture in a world of rising global competition.
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This week, we spotlight Jim Keller’s decision to bring Tenstorrent to Taiwan, and preview the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE 2025)—two stories that highlight Taiwan’s expanding influence at the cutting edge of global technology.
Jim Keller and Tenstorrent: Betting on Taiwan
At SEMICON Taiwan 2025, legendary chip architect Jim Keller—known for breakthroughs at Apple, AMD, and Tesla—announced that his company Tenstorrent will open a new office in Taiwan. The move underscores Taiwan’s unrivaled semiconductor supply chain and engineering talent, as Tenstorrent pushes chiplet-based AI processors to challenge NVIDIA’s dominance. Beyond business expansion, Keller’s strategy represents a vision of democratizing AI compute through affordable, flexible, and open architectures.
TADTE 2025: Innovation and International Collaboration
Opening this September at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, TADTE 2025 will bring together more than 400 exhibitors from over a dozen countries. With themes spanning advanced defense, green aviation, resilient supply chains, and unmanned systems, the exhibition positions Taiwan as a hub for aerospace innovation and cross-border cooperation. By showcasing both local breakthroughs and global partnerships, TADTE affirms Taiwan’s role as not just a manufacturing base, but a co-creator of the future of defense and aerospace technology.
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This week, we look back at the breakthroughs and challenges unveiled at SEMICON 2025 in Taipei, and preview the upcoming Taiwan Tech Summit in Silicon Valley—two events that showcase Taiwan’s central role in the global tech arena.
SEMICON 2025：AI and Advanced Packaging at the Forefront
The 2025 International Semiconductor Exhibition (SEMICON 2025) in Taipei celebrated its 30th anniversary with a record scale: 1,200 companies from 56 countries, 4,100 booths, and nearly 100,000 attendees.
Highlights included AI, high-performance computing, and advanced packaging technologies such as 3D IC and chiplets, alongside themes like automotive semiconductors, robotics, sustainability, and cybersecurity. Industry leaders from TSMC, Google, Infineon, and NXP debated power and talent challenges while unveiling innovations like Google’s latest TPU and SK Hynix’s HBM4 memory.
Taiwan Tech Summit 2025 debuts in Santa Clara
Taiwan Tech Summit 2025 gathered over 3,500 professionals at the Santa Clara Convention Center, highlighting Taiwan’s ambition to evolve from a semiconductor hub into a global innovation leader. The event featured forums on AI, biotech, design, and cross-border entrepreneurship, alongside a Demo Day where startups with proven traction pitched for international investment.
The Summit underscored Taiwan’s determination to become not just a supplier of hardware but a partner in shaping the future of AI, biotech, and human-centered technology. It marked both a milestone and a call to action for Taiwan’s global innovation journey.
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This week, we take a closer look at three stories shaping technology, business, and Taiwan’s role in the global arena.
Chip Tariffs Intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump is once again using tariffs to push semiconductor production back to America. This move challenges decades of globalized supply chains and sharpens U.S.–China tech rivalry. We chose this story because Taiwan’s central role in chipmaking means the policy could have a direct and lasting impact on its industry and international partnerships.
Taiwan Space Startup Breaks Even
Tensor Tech, a space startup from Taiwan known for its spherical motors now regularly flying on SpaceX missions, has reached financial break-even in 2025. We highlight this story because it marks a milestone in deep-tech innovation, showing how a young company can carve out a position in the global space economy.
Taiwan Expo USA Triumphs
The Taiwan Expo USA 2025 in Dallas drew more than ten thousand participants and over a hundred companies, securing multiple cross-border collaborations. We feature this story because it underscores Taiwan’s growing presence in the U.S. market and reflects how industry and culture together strengthen Taiwan–U.S. relations.
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In this episode of AI News, we delve into the latest developments shaping the global tech landscape.
We start with a look at the economic implications of the recent US tariffs and how they are poised to impact the supply chain for AI and other advanced technologies. Next, we shift our focus to the rapidly emerging market for AR glasses, exploring new hardware and software innovations and discussing the potential for these devices to change how we interact with the digital world.
Finally, we analyze a new report on a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war and its possible effects on the tech and startup ecosystems in both regions. We also discuss how these geopolitical shifts might influence global investments and innovation. Join us as we break down these critical topics, providing insights into how AI is at the center of these major shifts.
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How is AI redefining our living spaces? A Taiwan-based innovator, HOMEE.AI, is revolutionizing the global home furnishing industry with its cutting-edge AI technology.
We are honored to have Kenny Du, the founder and CEO of HOMEE.AI, join us to share how this cloud-based solution simplifies the entire process of interior design and furniture selection. Discover how this groundbreaking technology is not only transforming interior design but also reshaping related industries such as real estate and construction, while becoming a strategic partner of Nvidia and Google.
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In the past, the fashion industry was characterized by a supply-driven mindset that led to massive waste and overstock. The digital fabric cloud platform, Frontier.cool, drastically reduces production costs and waste through digitalization and AI, and has secured international brand clients such as Adidas and Under Armour.
We are pleased to have Wayne Y. Fan, co-founder & chief strategy officer of Frontier.cool, to discuss the technology gap between brands and production, the transformation of the entire fabric supply chain, and how he has built scalable business models in the sustainability field.
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Chips are ubiquitous, and each one poses a cybersecurity risk of being hacked. Where should we start to ensure information security? We are delighted to have John, the founder and current CEO of JMEMTEK, discuss his vision, the backstory of the business, and how JMEMTEK embedded their solution into chips to create a safer environment in this era of the Internet of Everything.
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How do leading startups like Amazon and TSMC expand a business at maximum speed to seize market opportunities in highly uncertain environments ?
We had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Yeh, the co-author of Blitzscaling, exploring the concept and strategies of "Blitzscaling". His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations.
Learn how Chris Yeh views Taiwan’s startup environment and why we should pursue hyper-growth !
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Guest: Chris Yeh, Investor, Author, Mentor, Entrepreneur
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Volker Heistermann is an experienced investment professional with over 25 years of experience in investment, business development, and innovation management. He has worked in key markets such as the USA, Germany, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Currently, he co-founded Mosaic Venture Lab, which delivers groundbreaking solutions in cabin intelligence, electrification, and sustainability.
In this episode of the Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will discover：
☛ Volker's background story: Born in Germany, he worked for years in Silicon Valley before deciding to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in Taiwan.
☛ Promoting events like Startup Weekend in Taiwan to build brand awareness and partnering with the government to run the APEC accelerator program.
☛ The reasons that made German car companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Porsche recognize Taiwan's tech strengths, leading them to frequently visit Taiwanese startups.
☛ Analyzing the advantages of Taiwanese startups and why Taiwan plays a role in the global market.
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Guest: Volker Heistermann, Co-Founder & Head of Strategic Corporate Partnerships at Mosaic Venture Lab
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Bruce, a serial entrepreneur and advisor, who returned to the energy technology startup scene after retiring three times. Through his extensive international experience, he shared with us insights into different cultures and business practices. Additionally, Bruce shared interesting case examples and ideas, including topics like energy and the carbon future , while discussing his process of assisting corporations and startups.
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Guest: Bruce Bateman, VP APAC and Co-Founder of Zero Carbon Future
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Kevin had a wonderful conversation with the two hosts during this podcast interview. He discussed the reasons for coming to Taiwan in the past and what attracted him to stay. After staying, he embarked on several different adventures related to startups, including starting a new gaming company, investing in startups, and assisting them. He shared his personal perspective on how Taiwan can attract more foreigners to come and stay here. Additionally, he generously offered many practical suggestions for Taiwan's startup companies, founders, and startup ecosystem.
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Guest: Kevin Lin, Co-founder , Twitch
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Guest host Asianometry is about to bid farewell to the Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast. Listen to his parting words before he leaves and the insightful suggestions he has shared with us.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
- Why Jon Came to Taiwan?
- The Beginning of the YouTube Channel and the Road to Success
- Experiences of Living in Different Countries
- Unforgettable Memories from Co-creating Podcasts and Events
- How to Create Compelling Content?
- Telling a Good Story
- Saying Goodbye to Our Podcast (and the Audience)
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Guest: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 600k followers, still growing
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This episode of the Startup Island TAIWAN podcast features Cathy Huang, Venture Partner at Palm Drive Capital, as we discuss Taiwan's new economy and the characteristics of entrepreneurs through their lens.
1.Get to know Palm Drive Capital: Day to day Life of a Venture Capitalist
2.What kind of deal is Palm Drive Capital looking for? Do they have a preference for certain types of entrepreneurs?
3.The Taiwan B2B software industry and entrepreneurial characteristics through the eyes of Palm Drive Capital
4.How can Taiwan catch up with the generative AI wave and market opportunities?
5.What should entrepreneurs focus on? How can their product be improved, or what are others doing?
6.Observations on the transformation of Taiwan’s tech economy industry from 2016 to present
7.How to invest in and create more successful tech companies?
8.Advice for startups wanting to interact with investors.
9.What’s ahead for Palm Drive Capital?
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 628k followers, still growing
Guest: Cathy Hwang, Venture Partner, Palm Drive Capital
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According to estimates from the United Nations, 500 million people worldwide receive a diabetes diagnosis every five seconds, and by 2030, there will be an estimated 643 million cases. Ed Deng noticed how time-consuming and error-prone it was for family members to record their blood sugar levels on a regular basis in order to effectively manage diabetes, particularly while interacting with carers or healthcare institutions. Co-founding Health2Sync in 2013, he started creating digital healthcare solutions. Patients can record their daily health data with the Health2Sync app by integrating it with various devices and measurements, such as blood pressure, weight scales, wireless insulin pens, and blood sugar monitors. Healthcare providers may easily and reliably examine this data on the Patient Management Platform, which serves as a foundation for appropriate medicine prescriptions and food recommendations.
Worldwide, there are over 1.2 million registered users of the Health2Sync app. Health2Sync has partnered with global leaders in diabetes treatment, including Abbott, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, and AstraZeneca. The company's global reach encompasses more than 600 healthcare facilities and associated institutions. In this episode we are honored to have Ed Deng, Co-Founder and CEO of Health2Sync, join us on this episode to discuss his philosophy and the motivational tales that have contributed to Health2Sync's success.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Since monitoring diabetes can be so difficult, Ed was inspired to develop a technological solution
☛ How did Ed acquire his initial users?
☛ People in healthcare industry should establish partnership in order to implement the programme and gather real-world information
☛ Ed believes there will be plenty of innovation and opportunity in the HealthTech market
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 628k followers, still growing
Guest: Ed Deng, Co-Founder and CEO of Health2Sync
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According to estimates from the United Nations, 500 million people worldwide receive a diabetes diagnosis every five seconds, and by 2030, there will be an estimated 643 million cases. Ed Deng noticed how time-consuming and error-prone it was for family members to record their blood sugar levels on a regular basis in order to effectively manage diabetes, particularly while interacting with carers or healthcare institutions. Co-founding Health2Sync in 2013, he started creating digital healthcare solutions. Patients can record their daily health data with the Health2Sync app by integrating it with various devices and measurements, such as blood pressure, weight scales, wireless insulin pens, and blood sugar monitors. Healthcare providers may easily and reliably examine this data on the Patient Management Platform, which serves as a foundation for appropriate medicine prescriptions and food recommendations.
Worldwide, there are over 1.2 million registered users of the Health2Sync app. Health2Sync has partnered with global leaders in diabetes treatment, including Abbott, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, and AstraZeneca. The company's global reach encompasses more than 600 healthcare facilities and associated institutions. In this episode we are honoured to have Ed Deng, Co-Founder and CEO of Health2Sync, join us on this episode to discuss his philosophy and the motivational tales that have contributed to Health2Sync's success.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Since monitoring diabetes can be so difficult, Ed was inspired to develop a technological solution
☛ How did Ed acquire his initial users?
☛ People in healthcare industry should establish partnership in order to implement the programme and gather real-world information
☛ Ed believes there will be plenty of innovation and opportunity in the healthtech market
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 628k followers, still growing
Guest: Ed Deng, Co-Founder and CEO of Health2Sync
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In the very precise aerospace sector, confidence is essential. NASA intends to deploy several "Data Cubes" on the moon in September of 2023. These cubes will enable astronauts in the future to "check in'' and use blockchain technology to confirm their existence on the moon. The information on the blockchain can be used to validate any scepticism or conspiracy ideas. Not only NASA, but even Slovakian blockchain startup 3IPK sees blockchain's promise in "space." They store extremely private information, such as satellite imaging data and supply chain information, using blockchain technology. This approach has attracted interest from the European Space Agency, Airbus, and even the Taiwan Space Agency.
Space data can facilitate accurate transactions, just like cryptocurrencies do! The aerospace sector, where mistakes are not tolerated, has greatly benefited from 3IPK's increased reliability! In this episode, Ashley Reeves, Head of Taiwan & Asia Pacific at 3IPK, and co-founder Juraj Zamecnik talk about their shared goal, the history of their company, and how 3IPK came to work with the Taiwan Space Agency.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Juraj's dedication to the aerospace sector is not by happenstance.
☛ The rationale behind establishing a firm in Taiwan
☛ Some of the supply chain management difficulties that businesses in this industry confront
☛ In what ways do blockchain and other technologies ensure security, legitimacy, and confidence?
☛ In what direction do Ashley and Juraj see 3IPK heading?
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 617k followers, still growing
Guest: Juraj Zamecnik, Co-founder of 3IPK
Ashley Reeves, Head Of Taiwan & Asia Pacific at 3IPK
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Global digital technology is booming, particularly in the midst of the epidemic, when a lot of activities have moved fully online and are flooding the internet with a tonne of data and information. Acknowledging the potential for decentralisation and immutability of blockchain technology to improve certificate administration in a number of industries, Jeff established Turing Space in 2018 with the goal of revolutionising the digital certification space. With the help of Turing Certs, a blockchain-based certificate system, issuers can permanently keep certificate data on the network, increasing the legitimacy and traceability of their certificates. Owners of certificates can utilise management tools to ensure the integrity and authenticity of their certificates.
As we enter a new era of technology in the twenty-first century, how can individuals make sense of the abundance of information at their disposal? We are delighted to have Jeff Hu, the CEO and founder of Turing Certs, discuss his vision, the backstory of the business, and how Turing Certs got to where it is today in this episode. Listen to this episode to find out how trust is digitised by blockchain technology!
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Turing Space emerged out of Jeff's idea of using the blockchain in everyday life
☛ The goal of Turing is to become a foundation
☛ How Turing streamlines the identity and credential verification process while also guaranteeing their security
☛ Digital ID verification will be incorporated into daily life in the future?
☛ Two important factors that Jeff advises a young entrepreneur to have: Be in love with pressures; learn things fast
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 613k followers, still growing
Guest: Jeff Hu, Founder & CEO of Turing Space
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Cooby, a Taipei-based startup founded in late 2020, created a CRM application that combines data from LINE and Gmail into WhatsApp. Taiwanese people were less familiar with WhatsApp than they were with LINE, but it has more potential and could bring in more money. The Cooby team chose to focus on WhatsApp in order to achieve the larger objective. The benefits that follow are not only substantial—there are 2 billion active users each month—but they also draw the interest of global venture capital. Cooby has received orders from customers in a number of nations over its three years of operation, suggesting that there is a market for Cooby anywhere there is a high percentage of WhatsApp usage.
We are honoured to have Jocelyn Ho, Co-founder and CTO of Cooby, join us on this episode to discuss how she leads Cooby into the global market and faces intense competition by having the courage to accept change. She also talks about how Cooby has been able to effectively acquire orders from clients in several nations in its three plus years of operation.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Cooby began with a side project
☛ Jocelyn's opinions about Whatsapp as a platform, given that building on top of someone else's creations is a little risky
☛ In the startup, everyone should have a say about the decision of future
☛ Everyone in the startup should be part of making decisions regarding the future
☛ Disparities between Taiwanese and US investors
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 600k followers, still growing
Guest: Jocelyn Ho, Co-founder & CTO of Cooby
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AI is the future of technological growth, pointing the way towards previously unheard-of breakthroughs. But behind the surface, the complex web of data is unquestionably the engine that drives AI to its zenith. The quality, accessibility, and use of data are closely related to artificial intelligence's capacity for transformation. In summary, although AI is a fascinating field, the real magic is found in the data that powers AI, highlighting the critical role that data will play in determining the direction of intelligence and innovation in the future. The use of AI moves from being a strategic decision to a necessity as enterprises negotiate unstable environments. Businesses that use AI are better positioned to endure the constant tides of change, not just to prosper.
We are honoured to have Dean Samuels, Chief Technologist of AWS ASEAN, and Alice Li, Co-Founder and COO of Rosetta.ai, join us on this episode to discuss how Rosetta.ai partners with AWS for an Open Innovation Project to facilitate AI transformation in the fashion industry. In what ways has the revolution in generative AI altered the present state of the international tech community?
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Large corporations are more open to testing new products than are smaller businesses
☛ Customers may believe that AI is too easy to use, yet setting up a model still requires human labour
☛ What alterations have the generative AI revolution made to the contemporary IT scene in ASEAN?
☛ Difficulties Alice encounter when incorporating generative AI into products
☛ How is generative AI used by Rosetta.ai?
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 600k followers, still growing
Guest: Dean Samuels, Chief Technologist of AWS ASEAN / Alice Li, Co-founder & COO of Rosetta.ai
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Today, technology is the most sought-after component of our diets, as seen by the global agrifood industry's increasing investment in innovative projects and businesses, such as those involved in food technology. The industry aims to adapt with the times and satisfy the needs of ever-demanding customers who have more sustainable and nutritious eating habits. SPACE-F is Thailand's first food tech incubator and accelerator. In an effort to position Thailand as a top location for FoodTech startups, Thai Union, ThaiBev, Lotte Fine Chemicals, Mahidol University, and The National Innovation Agency of Thailand partnered to form SPACE-F.
Chris Aurand, the Open Innovation Leader of Thai Union, is a pleasure to have on this episode. As part of the role he holds, Chris is responsible for executing the open innovation strategy, collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify their pain points and encourage external cooperation. He is also responsible for building the long-term strategy SPACE-F program. Chris will discuss how he works with innovative FoodTech startups via SPACE-F, advancing the networks of collaboration and prospects for innovation in the Thai Food Tech industry.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ The top in seafood globally is Thai Union; even if you're not familiar with the brand, you've undoubtedly used their goods
☛ Challenges with plant-based food include price, texture, and flavour
☛ The ideal place to showcase a plan-based product is at a restaurant
☛ The difficulty with the whole cut result is that it will be simple to compare it with the original
☛ There are some interesting elements in Taiwan's biotech field of nutrition and health
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 592k followers, still growing
Guest: Chris Aurand, Open Innovation Leader of Thai Union Group
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With its stablecoin USDC continuing to rank in the top 3 cryptocurrencies in terms of trading volume, Circle has been a significant player in the cryptocurrency space. As USDC is more transparent and complies with regulations than USDT, some investors believe it to be a safer stablecoin. Its real-time reserve reports and routine audits give users confidence that the token is supported by real assets. Circle acquired Taiwanese startup Cybavo in 2022 with the goal of accelerating the adoption of Web3 and USDC apps and fully integrating the technology into their main product offerings. Additionally, Circle has increased its market share in the Philippines by working with Coins.ph.
We're delighted to have Circle's VP of Strategy and Policy, Yam Ki Chan, join us on this episode. To deliver an overview of Circle's initiatives and advancements. In terms of Circle's long-term plans and the changing regulatory environment around cryptocurrencies, what part does Taiwan play? How does Circle manage the challenges involved in ensuring that innovation and compliance coexist? Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region's blockchain development, both now and in the future.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Three primary aspects of USDC in Asia to consider: trade, trade finance and remittances
☛ Circle considered Cybavo to be a crucial component in facilitating the global adoption of Web3 applications and USDC
☛ Although other digital currencies like CBDC can coexist, the market will decide which is most advantageous
☛ Yam Ki's varied professional background includes positions at Google, the White House National Security Council, and Circle
☛ In ten years times, stablecoin may evolve and reach a point where users may send money just like they can send emails
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Chi Ko, Senior Editor at Meet Global
Wendy Wu, Journalist & Public Relation at Meet Global
Guest: Yam Ki Chan, VP of Strategy and Policy for Circle
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For entrepreneurs searching for the perfect setting in which to launch or grow their enterprise, New Jersey is a shining example. The state offers a whole package that is designed for success thanks to its highly educated people, advantageous location, encouraging business climate, diverse economy, and great quality of life. Its wealth of resources—from substantial support networks to financial incentives—further solidifies its standing as a hub for innovation and expansion. New Jersey is one of the greatest states in the US for foreign entrepreneurs to establish themselves since it has a track record of fostering firms to thrive on a regional and international level, as demonstrated by numerous success stories.
We're honoured to have Phil Murphy, the governor of New Jersey, Kathy Naasz, the vice president of the New Jersey Innovation Institute, and Po Chen, the founder and CEO of CancerFree, join us on this episode. We'll talk about why New Jersey is a great place for businesses, especially in the tech industry, why so many businesses use it as a springboard to enter the US market, and what the state has to offer international startups.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Phil Murphy is the first sitting New Jersey Governor to visit Taiwan
☛ New Jersey plans to establish an Asia-Pacific office in Taipei City
☛ Talent, location, and value are the top three reasons New Jersey is a terrific site for startups
☛ Po decided to launch his startup in New Jersey after realising the potential of the East Coast
☛ There are more than 180 different nationalities in New Jersey
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Wendy Wu, Journalist & Public Relation at Meet Global
Guest:
Phil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey
Kathy Naasz, Vice President of New Jersey Innovation Institute
Po Chen, Founder & CEO of CancerFree
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Have you ever considered the possibility that a loved one of yours has cancer? If you were in that circumstance, how would you respond? Before his father's initial cancer diagnosis in 2015 and the subsequent three cancer diagnoses, Po Chen worked as the head of the IT security division at Morgan Stanley Financial in the US. He learned that his father's treatment plan was difficult and that he would need to undergo chemotherapy and repeatedly try various pharmaceutical injections for each ailment when he went with him to the hospital. Po Chen decided to leave his job in the US to enter the field of biomedical innovation, embarking on an entrepreneurial journey in Taiwan to improve cancer care.
We are honoured to have Po Chen, the CEO and Founder of CancerFree, joins us on this episode to discuss how the company developed the first commercial Circulating Tumour Cell-Derived Organoid culture system in the world as part of its EVA technology platform, which has superior efficacy, efficiency, and speed to other technologies currently on the market. And the aspiration to follow in the footsteps of all cancer patients by becoming a reliable confidante of healthcare providers.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Po’s inspiration of his entrepreneurship came from the sickness of his father
☛ The Taipei Medical University provided the original technology
☛ In the medical technology sector, research serves as promotional content
☛ CancerFree will collect US medical data with an automated facility in New York during the next 12 to 24 months
☛ The goal is to create a comprehensive intern training programme at CancerFree, akin to what Google and Morgan Stanley do
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 563k followers, still growing
Guest: Po Chen, CEO & Founder of CancerFree
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Gorilla Technology, founded by Dr. Spincer Koh, started out as a video analytics business that grew quickly into a smart city solutions provider with cybersecurity. Gorilla was built on the premise that disruptive technologies have completely changed how people work and communicate. Intelligent products are widely available. Gorilla Technology came to the realisation that IoT devices enable every facet of a smart city, where cutting-edge, intelligent technology is used to improve the quality of life in a public setting, such as reducing waste and maximising energy utilisation. In 2022, Gorilla Technology successfully combined its operations with Global SPAC Partners and started trading on the Nasdaq.
Jay Chandan, Chairman & CEO of Gorilla Technology, joins us in this episode to discuss how the company creates a variety of video-centric and content management solutions, such as smart cities, smart retail, and enterprise security. Additionally, how Gorilla offers government organisations, telecom companies, and private businesses a complete security convergence platform with network surveillance and cybersecurity.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Gorilla Technology began as a video analytics company but swiftly expanded into a smart city solutions provider with AI-based edge video analytics, IoT solutions, and cybersecurity
☛ Jay's three perspectives on the smart city
☛ The evaluation of breaches and threats across environments and the protection of IoT are the major problems today
☛ The requirements coming in from emerging countries are considerably different from the cybersecurity advancements Gorilla made in Japan, Taiwan, and the US
☛ Jay’s personal challenge: travelled for 220 days in the previous year
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 554k followers, still growing
Guest: Jay Chandan, Chairman & CEO of Gorilla Technology
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Every business in the thriving mobile gaming industry aims to attract players, keep them interested, and convert them into devoted, paying customers. Such a procedure has traditionally been a major league game that only the biggest players could afford. Bubbleye, a rapidly expanding AI startup formed up of AI professionals and devotees of mobile gaming, has already helped some of the world's best gaming companies. Now, they are extending their services to a wider spectrum of enterprises, including startups.
In this episode, we're joined by Stefano N. Roncari, co-founder and CEO of Bubbleye, to talk about how the business leverages its AI-driven algorithms to find the most affordable ad placements and increase user acquisition for mobile applications. Also, how Stefano purposefully chose Taiwan as the location of Bubbleye's headquarters given the nation's accessibility to technological talent, startup-friendly environment, and support from the government.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ In Stefano's opinion, what is the most common mistake concerning user acquisition
☛ With the help of Bubbleye, startups can take control of the creative aspects of their advertisements rather than solely depend on data
☛ Bubbleye is opening up a wealth of opportunities for startups in the rapidly evolving gaming market
☛ The decision to establish R&D headquarters in Taiwan stems from several factors: wealth of technical talent and local government support
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 545k followers, still growing
Guest: Stefano N. Roncari, Co-founder ＆ CEO of Bubbleye
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Remote work was not prevalent 10 years ago. Remote employment was more popular during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, and research has shown that it offers benefits beyond preventing disease transmission. Remote employment has revealed a treasure mine of skills from all around the world. Geographic barriers no longer hinder firms when it comes to attracting top-tier employees in this linked age, businesses can access a varied pool of skills and knowledge from many countries and time zones.
Arc discovered the opportunity to launch a brand-new remote job search platform for engineers in 2019. This platform connects developers with companies that offer remote work possibilities, allowing them to pursue careers they are passionate about without being restricted by a physical office location. We are happy to have Weiting Liu, founder of Arc, on our show to share his philosophy and disclose the inspiring stories that have led to Arc's success.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Weiting began his entrepreneurial adventure and established Codementor, a platform for developer mentoring, in 2013
☛ COO Gauge is one of the earliest employees hired by Arc as an engineer and remains employed today
☛ Arc wants to contribute to the idea that if someone has a remarkable skill, their opportunities shouldn't be constrained by where they were born
☛ Arc encourages employees to work remotely and transitions from Wednesday's remote day to Wednesday's office day so that they are prepared for the COVID epidemic
☛ The most crucial consideration for businesses when considering whether to deploy remote workers is the time zone
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 536k followers, still growing
Guest: Weiting Liu, Founder of Arc
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The process of evaluating applications for Know-Your-Customers (KYC) demands significant time, effort, and resources from both sides of the business. AuthMe effectively addresses these challenges through its patented technologies, streamlining onboarding with their eKYC solutions powered by Biometric ID verification, Facial Recognition, Liveness Detection, and complemented by Fraud Detection capabilities. This integrated approach efficiently identifies altered documents, spoofing attempts, unusual IPs, applications, and behaviours.
Amid the intricacies of establishing identity verification for a virtual bank, Authme triumphantly launched its solution in 2020. This achievement played a pivotal role in propelling LINE Bank to its status as the premier internet-only bank in 2021. We are delighted to welcome Kuo Chan Tseng, COO and Co-Founder of Authme, to our show to share his philosophy and reveal the inspiring stories that have contributed to Authme's success.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Three issues that make KYC (Know Your Customer) challenging
☛ Photoshop is the most prevalent approach to commit synthetic ID nowadays, and it has advanced in recent years with the help of AI
☛ Regulation is always a couple steps slower than technology, but it also means that the government provides a buffer that allows tech companies to evolve without harsh oversight
☛ During 7 years of work and living in Indonesia, Kuo Chan noticed a tremendous opportunity that 50% of the population is not on the list of bank systems
☛ Computer science engineers, particularly in the AI field, have been difficult to recruit for Authme in Taiwan in recent years because everyone is hiring
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 526k followers, still growing
Guest: Kuo Chan Tseng, COO & Co-founder of Authme
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E-commerce has changed people's lives dramatically. According to a BigCommerce trend research, although e-commerce purchases accounted for 14.1% of worldwide retail sales, the figure is expected to rise to 22% by 2023. There are a number of new e-commerce trends that have emerged over the years, including the mobile consumer experience, social software shopping, and precision marketing. When people begin shopping online, the customer journey is easily tracked and serves as the foundation for merchants' re-marketing efforts.
"The problem is, I've discovered that businesses generally don't know how to use data to solve business problems," explains Tresl founder John Chao. With significant data science knowledge, this former LinkedIn senior manager founded Tresl, a startup that helps e-commerce brands to thrive through data science, and Segments, a Shopify app that strives to empower e-commerce brands with data analysis capabilities. We are excited to have John Chao on our show to share his philosophy and disclose the inspiring stories that have led to Tresl's success.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ The initiate idea for Tresl was AI for email while John is having hot milk tea with pork bun in a HK bakery
☛ What exactly does a data analyst do?
☛ The possibilities that new AI models offer for e-commerce
☛ The AI world in which John would like all marketers to live
☛ Engineers from the United States and Taiwan work in quite different environments
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 510k followers, still growing
Guest: John Chao, Co-founder and CEO of Tresl
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Nowadays, content is a vital business asset for many firms, therefore managing it is critical. A content management system offers a user-friendly, efficient, and organised approach to content production and management, making it a must-have tool for individuals, organisations, and organisations looking to develop and maintain a strong online presence.
Storipress, a two-year-old business that builds all-in-one content management systems for content creators and news publishers, is eclipsing WordPress's market share. Over 4,000 registered users have endorsed the all-in-one CMS, including Australian media and a New York magazine. We are happy to have Alex Pan, co-founder of Storipress, on our show to share his philosophy and disclose the inspiring stories that have led to Storipress's success.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Storipress’s starting point: Alex’s media obsession
☛ The current situation of the professional media and content industry
☛ Alex's views on open-source publishing systems
☛ Founders should use their own product to find educate spots
☛ The difficulty with Taiwanese engineering culture is that everyone is highly specialised
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 510k followers, still growing
Guest: Alex Pan, Founder & CEO of Storipress
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An increasing number of people keep furry pals at home. During the epidemic, people are looking for companionship and emotional support as they spend more time at home alone which has increased pet adoption and ownership. Consequently, pet sitting has become a source of frustration for many owners and the appeal of pet-sitting services has increased. Candace Chen's innovative pet-sitting platform Fluv has emerged as Taiwan's protector angel for furry pals. The reliable pet care is filled throughout Asia by Fluv's cutting-edge internet matchmaking services.
We are excited to host Candace Chen, the founder of Fluv, on our show to share her entrepreneurial process and philosophy with the audience online, revealing the inspiring stories behind the success of Fluv. Her entrepreneurial prowess and innovative vision have led Fluv to proudly earned a spot on Forbes' Asia 30 Under 30 list after being recognised for excellence in 2023.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ The entrepreneur idea all start from the pet sitter experience Candace has back in college
☛ To find the technical co-founder, Candace went to many tech event and pitching to more than 300 engineers
☛ Benefits that accelerate brought to the table for startups
☛ What distinctions can be made between the domestic pet-sitting marketplaces in Taiwan and the US?
☛ How are the pet-sitter certified and trained by Fluv?
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 500k followers, still growing
Guest: Candace, Founder & CEO of Fluv
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The insurance industry is one of the slower moving industries in the world; aside from the increased variety of insurance products, little has changed in terms of how consumers purchase insurance now and how they did 20 years ago. Targeting market pain points, Lydia.AI leverages AI and global health data, establishing a risk scoring engine that generates an accurate and precise rating of one's overall health. With the right combination of AI engine and multiple APIs, Health Score can be used as widely as financial credit scores, with the goal of ensuring the next billion people around the world and protecting their "health" and "prosperity".
In 2023, MetLife announced Lydia.AI as one of the top three winners of its Collab 6.0 program among 70 other startups from across 9 countries. At the same time, Taiwan Life, which has implemented Lydia.AI's AI Health Score App, has become the first Taiwanese insurance company to win the Data, Analytics, and AI Award since the inception of the CELENT Awards. Tune in to this episode to gain fascinating insights into the world of healthcare industry and the remarkable journey of Anthony and Christina, co-founders of Lydia.AI.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Startup journey of LydiaAI since 2015
☛ The opportunities that Anthony and Christina saw with healthcare and insurance industry
☛ What makes it difficult to improve the health and prosperity of the next billion people?
☛ Experiences of both co-founders working in healthcare and insurance in Taiwan
☛ What steps does Lydia.AI take to ensure that the health information is handled accurately and sensitively?
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 496k followers, still growing
Guest: Christina Cai, Co-founder & COO of Lydia AI / Anthony Lee, Co-founder & CEO of Lydia AI
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Taiwan offers a dynamic startup ecosystem with a vibrant tech industry, a supportive government, and access to top engineering talents. An increasing trend of foreign entrepreneurs building up their startups in Taiwan is growing. CreatorDB is a Taiwan-based startup founded by an American entrepreneur. Combining the innovative spirit of Taiwan with international expertise, CreatorDB has emerged as a leading platform for connecting businesses with social media influencers. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, CreatorDB revolutionises influencer marketing by streamlining the process and delivering exceptional results.
We are excited to host Clayton Jacobs, the founder of CreatorDB, on our show to share his experiences. With a strong background in technology and a passion for data-driven solutions, Clayton has made CreatorDB to become a leading player in the influencer marketing industry. His entrepreneurial prowess and innovative vision have led to him being listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2023.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ The inspiration for starting CreatorDB came from the recognition of the growing influence and impact of social media influencers
☛ Some of the new challenges that today’s creators face
☛ Difficulties do foreign and native startup entrepreneurs in Taiwan encounter?
☛ What made Clayton select Taiwan over China?
☛ YouTube is one of the most in-demand platforms for creators
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 490k followers, still growing
Guest: Clayton Jacobs, Founder & CEO of CreatorDB
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AI and Large Language Models like ChatGPT have significantly impacted the semiconductor business. These technological developments have created new market opportunities and increased the need for constant innovation to keep up with the changing needs of the AI-powered world.
The demand for powerful data processing and high-performance computing will increase as AI applications spread across numerous industries. This increase in demand has stimulated advancements in semiconductor technology, resulting in the creation of specialist chips and architectures that are best suited for AI-related tasks. The design and production of AI-specific chips like GPUs and TPUs, which are made to speed up AI computations, has seen a notable shift in the semiconductor industry.
We are excited to host Dylan Patel on our show to share his experiences and talk about the rise of AI and its effects on the semiconductor industry. Dylan is Chief Analyst at SemiAnalysis, a prominent industry research firm holistically analysing the future of computing. With a wealth of expertise in the field, Dylan has become a leading authority on market trends, technology advancements, and strategic insights within the semiconductor industry.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Dylan's journey to SemiAnalysis and advice for anyone thinking about getting into the semiconductor industry
☛ Important things taking place in the semiconductor sector that you should be aware of
☛ What is a Deep Learning Powered Recommender System?
☛ The importance of hardware for large language models
☛ Dylan’s thoughts on the TSMC German Chip Fab
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Guest: Dylan Patel, Chief Analyst at SemiAnalysis
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Guitar Hero holds a special place in the hearts of those who grew up playing the game during their childhood. It was first published by RedOctane in 2005 and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies globally. However, what many may not know is that the journey of Guitar Hero started with the entrepreneurial spirit of Kai Huang and his brother.They initially ventured into the gaming industry by operating the world's first online video game rental service. Recognising the potential in game accessories, they soon shifted their focus and began creating their own. They realised that the success of their accessories was tied to the launch dates of the games they were producing for. This realisation prompted RedOctane to dive into game production, ultimately leading to the birth of Guitar Hero. Kai memorised the game's immense popularity as people even bringing the Sony PlayStation and setting it up in the meeting room at Nintendo headquarters.
Big opportunities continued to come Kai Huang's way with the collaboration that resulted in the establishment of 886 Studios. Located in Taiwan, it is an accelerator aimed at assisting Taiwanese entrepreneurs in taking their startup projects to the global stage. With a clear focus on promoting international accessibility to Taiwan, this influential organisation is making a significant impact in the Taiwanese startup landscape. Tune in to this episode to gain fascinating insights into the world of gaming, entrepreneurship, and the remarkable journey of Kai Huang and 886 Studios.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Kai's journey into the gaming industry, starting with his venture into the online video game rental service and eventually leading to the creation of Guitar Hero
☛ Guitar Hero one actually sold the most number of the game 10 months after it released
☛ Fun fact: People even brought PlayStation console and set it up at Nintendo headquarters just to play the game
☛ Kai's insights on talent and the startup ecosystem in Taiwan
☛ How 886 Studios' extensive network and comprehensive support systems go beyond the typical accelerator model, empowering companies to grow and thrive even after the accelerator stage
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Guest: Kai Huang, Founding Partner of 886 Studios
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Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, from smartphones to electric vehicles. Taiwan dominates the global semiconductor market, manufacturing over 60% of all semiconductors worldwide and a staggering 90% of the most advanced ones. The country's leading semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC, has been the sole producer of the most advanced semiconductors, which have exclusively been made in Taiwan. ‘’To understand semiconductors, the world must understand Taiwan and TSMC’’ said Chris Miller, the author of “Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology” which is The Financial Times Business Book of the Year.
In this episode, Miller details how the chip industry now determines both the structure of the global economy and the balance of geopolitical power. He provided us with his vision for the future of the Taiwanese chip industry, emphasising that corporate culture actually decides the success of Taiwan’s cutting-edge technology of AI chips. He also shared his journey of how he had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with the legendary Morris Chang. Join this episode to discover Miller’s insights on the Taiwanese chip industry and his experiences while writing Chip War.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Two takeaways that Chris would like people to have from reading Chip War
☛ The history of European chip industry will be the anecdotes that weren’t able to include
☛ Chris’s view on the Soviet-American computer gap
☛ Will the Taiwanese chip industry become more globalised?
☛ Two lessons of Taiwanese semiconductor experience that industrial policy makers can learn from
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Guest: Chris Miller, Author of Chip War
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As the financial services industry embraces digital transformation through mobile banking and data connectivity, Fintech is reshaping finance and empowering consumers to take control of their financial lives. This has led to increased financial literacy levels compared to previous years. In 2021, Fintech startups raised over $120 billion, highlighting their growing importance. However, the Fintech industry also faces unique testing and quality assurance challenges, particularly with regard to regulatory compliance and security requirements.
In today's episode, we are excited to have Cathy Hsu, Founding Product Manager of Lead Bank, share her experience in the Fintech industry. Cathy's background is diverse, spanning software engineering, finance, and business. Prior to joining Lead Bank, the industry-leading banking-as-a-service partner for Fintechs, she worked as a product manager at Squar. Cathy believes that the key to bringing about real change is to embrace a proactive approach to risk-taking, rather than avoiding it or simply accepting the status quo. By understanding the risks involved, we can take control of them and leverage technology to mitigate them effectively. Join us in this episode as Cathy discusses the common pain points she has observed across Fintechs over the last 5 to 10 years.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ What is the underline in finance?
☛ The primary use case for blockchain technology in its early days was cross-border transactions
☛ Two pain points across fintechs to integrate with banks
☛ Cathy's perspective on the future evolution of Fintech
☛ The conflict between the technology, finance, and legal teams in Fintech companies
Host: Uly
Guest: Cathy Hsu, Founding Product Manager of Lead Bank
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Kneron has emerged as a leading provider of edge AI solutions, despite the challenges posed by declining financial markets, it raises 48 million for artificial intelligence tech in 2022. However, the origins of the company are somewhat serendipitous. Albert Liu, co-founder of Kneron, shared the story of how he inadvertently persuaded a former colleague to resign from his job in Korea, move to Santiago, and join a friend's startup project that never came to fruition. ‘’I brought him to my friend and my friend said, I did not get the funding. Why do you quit your job!’’ Albert laughed and recalled the memory. After half a year, his former colleague still wearing underwear crashing on the sofa, Albert decided to make a deal with him. Albert quit his job in Qualcomm and founded a company with him, having the thought that once their project fails, both of them can go back to the big company and back to their normal life again. Unexpectedly, a 3D human intelligence solution that shocked the industry was launched in the end.
Kneron offers innovative edge AI solutions by moving part of the AI computing power from the cloud to edge devices, which makes it different from traditional cloud-based AI solution providers. It has signed up two Taiwan-based companies, Foxconn and Winbond, as strategic investors and recently acquired OTUS to accelerate autonomous vehicle applications. Join this episode with Albert Liu sharing the entrepreneurial process and philosophy, revealing the inspiring stories behind the success of Kneron.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Reasons why Albert choose the topic of AI that was unpopular in 2015
☛ Inspiring by the Ten Percent of The Brain Myth, Kneron has focused on building AI models using small, modular units, akin to building blocks in a Lego set
☛ During a period of intense criticism from teammates, Kneron faced its worst time, with only two employees remaining on the team
☛ Kneron using one single chip to support vertical market from auto to AIoT
☛ Reasons behind Kneron acquired OTUS
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 476k followers, still growing
Guest: Albert Liu, Founder and CEO of Kneron
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Have you or your family members ever experienced difficulties swallowing pills and capsules? ‘’My granny was the inspiration behind Boncha Bio. I was raised by my grandparents, we were very close and seeing her struggle to take her supplements for recovery after her stroke was heartbreaking’’ Corina Huang, founder of Boncha Bio, started the chat with a poignant story behind her entrepreneurship. She further shares that another reason to drive her each and every day is her three-year-old daughter. “Can you wait for me till I get old, then we can go to see Buddha together?” her daughter asked one day. She realised working in the healthcare industry could not only help people, but also help herself stay with her daughter into old age.
Inspired by granny and driven by daughter, Corina built Boncha Bio, a startup that turns pills into gummies, to ease the pain of consumers, lighten the load on caregivers, and make dysphagia a history. It partners with nutritional brands and pharmaceutical companies to design and manufacture candyceuticals that are both delicious and deliver high doses and industry-best bioavailability. In 2021, Corina was awarded an international female entrepreneur award, Cartier Women's Initiative Laureate, standing out from over 800 candidates in East Asia. Now, Boncha Bio plans to continuously approach enterprise clients in Europe and America in the coming years.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Corina was the founder of a customised candy manufacturer that printed images and words on sweets
☛ Is it possible to turn pills into candy dosage form without any compromise on nutrient efficacy?
☛ The research process: thousands of failures with no end in sight
☛ How Boncha Bio compare with peers
☛ Despite being a B2B company, even individual consumers become the brand’s big fans
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 472k followers, still growing
Guest: Corina Huang, Founder of BonchaBio
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On March 10th 2023, Silicon Valley Bank, a major lender to tech startups, collapsed. Which became the largest bank to fail since the financial crisis in 2008. US regulators had to shut down Silicon Valley Bank and take control of its customer deposits. The banks’ swift closures have sent shock waves through the tech industry, Washington and Wall Street. SVB’s downfall triggered a global market sell-off in fears of a banking crisis and collapsing market knock-on effect.
In this episode, we invited Brandon Chiang as our guest to discuss this sudden crisis. Brandon is an experienced investor and has worked in AppWorks Ventures and Cornerstone Ventures. He used to utilise a data-driven approach to help startups make sound business decisions and develop effective strategies. He is also the Founder & Managing Partner of Addin Ventures, an early-stage venture fund in Taiwan & the States to fund US-focused vertical SAAS startups with data-driven analysis to make business decisions better. Join us to have a deeper understanding of what happened to SVB Bank!
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ What is SVB's business model? What causes SVB collapse?
☛ 4 key considerations to keep in mind when it comes to Venture Debt
☛ SVB’s collapse highlight the risk that many banks have in their investment portfolios
☛ What is the relationship between Silicon Valley Venture Capital and Silicon Valley Bank?
☛ After the SVB collapse and the rise of the interest rate, What will happened for fundraising?
Host: Uly
Guest: Brandon Chiang, Founder & Managing Partner of Addin Ventures
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Did you know that YouTube was originally conceived as a dating site? Three of the co-founders had a vision for a platform where users could upload videos of themselves talking about what they were looking for in a partner. However, with zero video uploads in the first five days, they needed to find another direction. In a stroke of serendipity, they recognised the potential for YouTube to become a video sharing platform. They pivoted focus to creating a site where anyone could upload, share, and watch videos of all kinds and one of the biggest success stories in the history of the internet was born.
‘’I don’t know how many fathers can tell their kids that: stop using my app’’ Steve opened the talk with a joke in a glorious tone. Today, YouTube boasts over 2 billion daily viewers and more than 1 billion hours of video watched every day. With the rise of influencers and online creators, it has also become a launchpad for many successful careers and businesses. Join us for an insightful talk with Steve Chen, one of YouTube's co-founders, as we delve into the history and continued success of the world's largest video-sharing website.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ YouTube was originally started out as a dating site?
☛ The goal for YouTube in 2005 was to use internet as a channel for streaming videos
☛ How did Steve manage to establish the YouTube platform without the aid of contemporary cloud services?
☛ Steve’s view on Google Ventures and suggestions for entrepreneurs in Taiwan
☛ The acquisition of YouTube might not be happened if it started in Taiwan?
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 468k followers, still growing
Guest: Steve Chen, Co-Founder of YouTube
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Next-generation social networking sites are expected to be more sophisticated and user-friendly than the current generation of social networking sites. They will be designed to foster deeper engagement, better privacy and security, and more personalised experiences for users. One trend that is likely to shape the next generation of social networking sites is the increasing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the user experience. For example, AI could be used to recommend content and connections based on a user's preferences and behaviour.
In this episode we are honoured to have Bryan Pham, Co-founder of Asian Hustle Network and Mask Wu, Co-founder of Eatgether to share the entrepreneurial process and philosophy with the audience online. Asian Hustle Network, a community that aims to empower Asian entrepreneurs and professionals. Bryan is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and has been featured in various media outlets for his advocacy work. Eatgether, a social networking platform that connects food lovers with local chefs for unique dining experiences. Mask is dedicated to building a community that fosters cultural exchange and culinary exploration.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Difference between web3 and web2 community
☛ Tips from Mask for scaling up his business by combining on-line and off-line
☛ TikTok and Instagram might being the next generation leaders of social networking site
Host: Uly Su
Guests: Bryan Pham, CEO and Co-founder of Asian Hustle Network & Mask Wu, CEO and Co-founder of Eatgether
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’’How do I manage, store and communicate the large amount of information and ideas I’ve accumulated?’’ was one of the questions that Alan Chan, got into YCombinator and has been thinking of how humans absorb knowledge, asked himself when the original idea of Heptabase first sprouted.
Heptabase is a Taiwanese-founded startup that specialises in providing data-driven solutions for individuals and businesses. Everything starts from all the three co-founders experienced their own similar struggles with capturing and sharing ideas while in university. Heptabase offers a range of services allowing users to capture and organise information in an efficient and effective manner. The mission is to help users make better decisions through the use of data, they work with clients from various industries to achieve this goal. Heptabase has been accepted as a part of the Y Combinator member in 2022 and closed 1.7 million dollar in seed round.
In this episode we are very honoured to have Alan Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Heptabase, to share the entrepreneurial process and philosophy with the audience online, revealing the inspiring stories behind the success of Heptabase. Alan previously studied at Minerva University and at National Taiwan University but voluntarily dropped out from both of them to figure out the best way for him to acquire knowledge.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Stories of how and why Alan dropout of universities twice to build his dream
☛ First user of Heptabase was from Telegram?
☛ The meaning of the three steps that Heptabase places a lot of emphasis on
☛ How Heptabase helps their users and solve the problems
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 463k followers, still growing
Guest: Alan Chan, Co-founder and CEO of Heptabase
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PicCollage, a Taiwanese-founded startup with an international team whose main application PicCollage has been downloaded more than 200 million times worldwide. Users spread among five continents, it has been ranked among the top ten photo applications in dozens of countries.
Adhering to the original intention of simplicity and fun, the founder Jon Fan says that the pursuit of innovation and transformation is what attracts users of PicCollage. Besides, connecting with friends and family through collaging pictures is the core value of PicCollage. This simple but creative application has a role to play among a huge amount of photo-collage applications. Their efforts are unmatched by the others.
In this episode, we invite Jon Fan, the founder of PicCollage, to share PicCollage's entrepreneurial process and philosophy with the audience online, revealing the little stories behind the success of PicCollage.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ What makes PicCollage stands out ?
☛ How does PicCollage create a huge network of International customers ?
☛ What are the benefits of Taiwan for startups’ ecosystem ?
☛ What are the challenges of managing an international team ?
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 447k followers, still growing
Guest: John Fan, Co-founder and CEO of PicCollage
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EV technology has progressed significantly in recent years, with the rise of awareness of climate change, air pollution, and the depletion of fossil fuels. Governments and consumers around the globe are increasingly demanding cleaner and more sustainable transportation options. Automakers are investing heavily in research and development to improve battery technology, increase the range of EVs, and reduce production costs. Tech companies are also getting involved in the EV space, such as with the development of autonomous driving technology and the creation of charging infrastructure.
MIH is a Taiwan-based open EV platform that aims to provide a comprehensive and customizable EV solution for automakers, with a focus on modularization and standardisation. The MIH platform includes hardware and software components such as electric motors, battery packs, and vehicle control systems that can be adapted to various vehicle types and specifications. The open nature of the platform also allows for collaboration and innovation among different players in the EV ecosystem.
In this episode we are very honoured to invite Jack Cheng, Chief Executive Officer at MIH Consortium, to the show! Jack has over four decades of experience in the automotive industry, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Ford, Mazda, and Fiat. He was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of MIH Consortium in 2020, and has been instrumental in driving the development and deployment of the MIH platform. Jack is known for his expertise in automotive engineering, product development, and strategic planning, and is a key player in the growing EV ecosystem.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Jack’s EV journey all started with a call from Beijing in 2014
☛ The efficiency of having a global team: work 24/7 in 3 time zones
☛ Phone manufacturer to do car is like mumbo jumbo
☛ Jack’s insights on innovation and the future of electric vehicles
☛ Taiwan’s opportunity with the upcoming EV market
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 459k followers, still growing
Guest: Jack Cheng, Chief Executive Officer at MIH Consortium
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Since OpenAI released its blockbuster bot ChatGPT in November 2022, users have casually experimented with the tool, even Insider reporters trying to simulate news stories or message potential dates. ‘’Software Is Eating the World, but AI Is Going to Eat Software’’ stated by Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia. AI is eating existing software not because it does things better but because it works at a completely different layer of the stack. Rather than working with information and action, AI deals in understanding and outcomes that are able to perform the same tasks as human beings.
In this episode, we invited two special guests: Dr.Shawn Wen and Dr. Kyle Pi. to join us and share their thoughts about Artificial intelligence Technology! Dr. Wen is the co-founder and CTO of PolyAI, the company that creates a human-like voice assistance system. Dr.Shawn also received best paper awards at EMNLP 2015 and SigDial 2015. Dr. Pi is the co-founder and CEO of InstAI which is a Silicon valley based startup that provides No code and Edge AI tools. Dr. Pi also co-founds Contribulet, a crowdfunding website and PM2 Kitchen and online marketplace that helps local people in San Jose sell and market their homemade food online.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ What is AI?
☛ Both PolyAI and InstAI are in very different segment of the Whole industry
☛ Generative AI seems like another wave compare 7-8 years ago
☛ ChatGPT or Generative AI really bring a huge difference in technology?
Host: Uly Su
Guest: Shawn Wen, Co-founder & CTO of PolyAI & Dr. Kyle Pi, Co-founder & CEO of InstAI
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Meat, be in hotdogs, hamburgers or bacon in BLT sandwiches, has long functioned as the centrepiece of the American diet. In recent years, due to the growing awareness of health and environmental impacts of meat, consumers are starting to seek out alternatives for meat. Alternative meat is a broad category, plant-based meat will be one of the brilliant options that encourage consumers to reduce their meat intake. By delivering the same flavour and texture of real meat to mimic the experience of eating meat as closely as possible.
Lypid, founded by two Cornell Taiwanese scientists, has use its proprietary formula and processing method to develop vegan fats that accurately mimic the texture, mouthfeel, transfer of flavour, and cooking behaviour of animal fats. In 2021, Lypid has been selected into SOSV’s indieBio and raised 4 millions funding. A year later, they announced a partnership with Louisa Coffee, one of the largest coffee brands in Taiwan with 500+ stores, to serve their plant-based burgers.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Foodtech can be really important and critical for climate change?
☛ Michelle and JenYu first start the idea when they were neighbour in Cornell
☛ Fat is the key to make vegan meat taste like real meat
☛ Plant-based meat is actually healthy
☛ The goal for Lypid is not replacing the animal meat but provide a new option for consumer to choose
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 447k followers, still growing
Guest: Michelle Cheng, Co-founders of Lypid & Jen Yu Huang, Co-founders of Lypid
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Pet humanisation trends have made pet parents increasingly willing to spend more on pet care, the global pet DNA testing market has reached USD 300 million in the year of 2022. DNA tests for furry felines are fairly new to the market, they haven't been around as long as the ones for doggies. As the interest has increased in recent years, there are products available on the market that are able to offer some insight into the breed information, details of genetic traits, and the risk of potential health problems for your orange tabby.
Founded in 2018 by Anna Skaya and Damian Kao, Basepaws is a pet-care genetics startup that created the world’s first at-home comprehensive cat DNA test and oral health test for cats. With the Continuously growing feline genomic and oral microbiome database, Basepaws compare your kitty’s results with thousands of other DNA tests. You can easily learn more about your furry feline’s breed and health with an affordable price. In 2022, Basepaws became a member of Zoetis - the world's leading animal health company.
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 447k followers, still growing
Guest: Damian Kao, Co-founder and COO of Basepaws & Nick Wu, Investor of Pasadena Angels
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Taiwan is on the path to becoming a new startup hub in Asia. Despite facing numerous challenges in the past, the startup ecosystem in Taiwan has been on the rise. Taiwan is an ideal place to locate for Hardware & IoT, Social & Leisure and Energy & Environment startups. Israel-based Startup Blink has Taiwan ranked 25th globally and 4th in East Asia in global startup rankings in 2021. With favourable market conditions, government support, and proximity to key Asian markets draws foreigners to start thinking about how to do business in Taiwan.
Founded in the US and Established in HongKong by ex-Googlers Ken Law and Hauman Chow, PowerArena focuses on monitoring and analysing production sites in real time by making use of deep learning artificial intelligence technology. PowerArena first participated in Garage+ Startup Global Program in 2017, further developed the network of firms and potential customers. Later discussed cooperation project with big firms like Wistron, Advantech Co., Ltd. and AUO Corporation.
In this episode, we talk about:
☛ Why Ken choose Taiwan to expand the business
☛ How Taiwan Industries and ecosystem help the business of PowerArena
☛ What Garage+ did when Ken join the Startup Global Program
Join us to find out more!
Host: Uly Su
Guest: Ken Law, Co-Founder & CEO of PowerArena & May Yang, Director of Garage+
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Over the last decade, investment in SaaS startups has been showing continuous growth. Report of Silicon Valley Bank’s State of SaaS shows that the total investment in SaaS startups was $6 billion in 2010. In the past few years, the SaaS industry managed to benefit from the pandemic period while the vast majority of other businesses experienced tough times. In 2021, this number reached an incredible $90 billion.
Kdan Mobile seized the trend of remote work and has over 10 millions customers globally. Its DottedSign has been adopted by over 20 enterprises from industries across financial services, insurances, and securities. With more than half of their customers from the US market and 40 percent of the company's employees are based in the US and Europe, they have had great success in the global market. Kdan continues to support worldwide businesses in the new age of tech. They hope to build a “better normal” for today’s digital climate through flexible, technical solutions.
In this episode, we talk about:
☛ App Store give opportunities to software developers
☛ How Kdan manage to benefit from the pandemic
☛ What helps Kdan to be chosen over other alternatives
☛ Advantages and disadvantages of startup being located in Southern Taiwan
Join us to find out more!
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 430k followers, still growing
Guest: Wei-Chung Wang, Co-founder of Kdan Mobile
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Mark Birch, AWS Global Startup Advocate, brought his knowledge and delivered a keynote that touched upon how startups can get started on their journey with AWS. As a former founder, Mark also shared his stories of early experiences to depict what that journey might look like and how the ecosystem matters.
‘’You could be an incredibly talented individual, or you could have an incredibly talented team but oftentimes you also need the ecosystem and support mechanism to give you a boost along the way’’ said Mark, to deliver the importance of the ecosystem for startups. Through events and activities, the ecosystem not only enhances the chance of meeting potential investors and partners but also the opportunities to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs to share thoughts and defeat entrepreneurial loneliness.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ Things individuals can do to improve the startup community
☛ How Mark has been supporting the startup communities globally
☛ Better to catch lots of small fish than one big fish?
☛ Mark’s 3 ways to defeat entrepreneurial loneliness
Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 430k followers, still growing
Guest: Mark Birch, AWS Global Startup Advocate
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Technology, as we all know, moves at a rapid pace. With the advance of science and technology, only the companies that embrace the tools and solutions to get ahead are more likely to survive. It gave the opportunity for Fash Chang to initiate his entrepreneurship with Gosky. Helping businesses to grow loyalty and drive revenue by connecting marketing, sales, and CRM from the first social interaction to lifetime purchases.
As an AI-powered data analytics communication tool for businesses, Gosky AI was part of the first batch of 500 Global Accelerator Taiwan with TTA. During the program, it became the project that investors are most interested in. ‘’After the program our investment team realised that Gosky has much bigger potential compared to the statute they were at the time" said Shawn Chu, Principal at 500 Global.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ The problem GoSky is trying to solve
☛ Early CRM experience with noodle stand inspired the founding of Gosky
☛ Examples of how GoSky helps their clients to grow business in Taiwan
☛ 3 differences between Asia and US for Martech company
Host: Uly Su, Entrepreneur In Residence @Business Next Media Corp.
Guest: Fash Chang, CEO of Gosky AI & Shawn Chu, Principal of 500 Global
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William Hsu of Mucker Capital opened up to us about his story before funding Mucker Capital and shared his insights as a venture capitalist who witnessed Los Angeles turn into one of the most vital tech geographies in a decade from a no man's land for startups.
"Taiwan, as we see it today, is already better than what LA was in 2011 when Mucker Capital first started" William Hsu talked to us about his confidence in seeing Taiwan builds up a competitive startup ecosystem. William pointed out Taiwan's advantages and what Taiwanese startups should pay attention to. More than that, he revealed how he usually encourages and coaches entrepreneurs for every startup that wants to succeed in pitching to investors. Check out his insights and tips now!
Highlights:
⭐The "Mucker" concept from Thomas Edison's muckers
⭐If LA can do it, so does Taiwan.
⭐Taiwan has those tech talents.
⭐Experience in Stanford inspires William's career as an entrepreneur.
⭐It values failure as much as success: William's learning from failure and what he encourages his entrepreneurs to do every quarter.
⭐How to tell a compelling story to VCs: 3 takeaways from William
⭐An actual example of how William coaches a Taiwanese entrepreneur
⭐The most important thing Taiwanese entrepreneurs need to do.
Host: Jeremy Olivier, senior editor of AmCham Taiwan
Guest: Wiliam Hsu, Co-founder and Partner of Mucker Capital, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm that focuses on Seed and Series A startups outside Silicon Valley. Mucker Capital is one of the best-performing VCs outside the bay area in the last 10 years.
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Will you use navigation when you are driving? Although we use navigation, we still get lost occasionally, since the map and the actual road conditions differ. This is also the opportunity for Cheng Ping Yu, the founder of AR navigation startup Phiar, to initiate his entrepreneurship. By combining deep learning with AI and AR technology, AR navigation provides the actual road conditions for drivers and guides the direction at the same time.
Phiar was selected as YC's 2018 Summer Batch (YC S18), and has also received major venture capital’s investment in the following years. Google even announced the acquisition of Phiar in September 2022, hoping to create a new generation of navigation systems through computer vision, AI and AR.
Highlights:
Augmented reality for navigation
The inspiration of Phiar’s product came from Yu’s own experience
Transformation from academia to business
Key point that makes technology business applicable
Yu’s experience in YC
Big trends for self-driving, automotive and AR
Incredible innovation speed for AI and AR
In terms of making AI accessible to everyone, edge processing is very important
AR glass will become the next smartphone
Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 350k followers, still growing
Guest: Chen-Ping Yu, founder of Phiar
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Pinkoi aims to create an Asian designer ecosystem. By promoting Asian design brands to the international market, Pinkoi connects and empowers both brands and consumers, creating a high-quality design ecosystem. Acquiring Japanese company iichi in 2015, Pinkoi became a well-known role model of cross-border acquisition in Taiwan. Despite the influence of the epidemic, Pinkoi's cross-border orders have doubled, and their products have been sold to 93 countries around the world, becoming one of the leading e-commerce companies in Asia.
If you want to know more about:
- Pinkoi's business secrets during the pandemic
- Experience in acquiring Japanese company
- Challenges brought about by different company culture
- Resource integration after acquisition
Join us to get more information !
Host: Uly Su, Entrepreneur In Residence @Business Next Media Corp.
Guest: Peter Yen, Co-Founder and CEO of Pinkoi
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Under the impact of COVID-19, remote work has become an irreversible trend. International talent acquisition and management has become an emerging tide. What kind of role does Taiwan play in this new trend?
The competence of Taiwanese top talents is undoubted and recognized around the world. However, the domestic job market lacks suitable opportunities which meet their expectations. Good news is : Silicon Valley startups have begun to seek talents abroad actively since August, 2021. Moreover, they offer generous treatment to international top talents. So, how to successfully connect Taiwanese top talents with Silicon Valley?
We invited two veterans in talent acquisition: Gene Chuang, mentor at Mucker Capital and also the founder of CTO slackers who has experience in management of the U.S. CTO network and Tiwen Lin, the founder of Silicon Valley talent acquisition startup Worca, to share their experience about international talent acquisition and the prospect and development of these talents in the U.S.
Highlight:
🧑🤝🧑How Gene comes to his position now?
🧑🤝🧑What is CTO “slacker”?
🧑🤝🧑What kind of contribution that CTO slackers makes for talent acquisition?
🧑🤝🧑What are the advantages and challenges for hiring remote teams?
🧑🤝🧑What do they do to facilitate the recruit process?
🧑🤝🧑Advice for startups who want to minimize challenges?
Host: Jeremy Olivier, senior editor of AmCham Taiwan
Guest: Gene Chuang, founder of CTO slackers and mentor @Mucker Capital
Tiwen Lin, founder of Worca
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Warren Buffett announced last week that he bought TSMC Stock - American Depositary Receipts (ADR), which is worth more than 4.1 billion dollars. This is a rare major investment in the technology sector by Buffett's conglomerate. How is TSMC favored by international investors?
Be Everyone's Foundry, that is the main strategy of TSMC. In the 1980s, Taiwanese government planned to cultivate the semiconductor industry for Taiwan's economic development. Then, TSMC was founded.
TSMC's achievement lies in changing the global semiconductor division of labor. Before Morris Chang, wafer foundry was considered an impossible task since customers were afraid of leaking or plagiarizing chip designs, so they were reluctant to hand over chips to foundries for manufacturing. However, TSMC has persuaded a huge number of companies with its high-standard integrity management. TSMC has now become the largest semiconductor fabrication plant in the world.
Outline :
📀 Beginning: reasons behind TSMC’s foundation
📀 Development: significant players in TSMC’s history
📀 Competition: ITRI, UMC and TSMC
📀 Summit: No.1 semiconductor manufacturer in the world
📀 Reflection: the inspiration of TSMC’s huge success
Host:Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 350k followers, still growing
Guest: Tim Koay, Historian on Taiwan Early Stage Semiconductor Initiative
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With the advent of the global space age, countries are competing with each other for a foothold in outer space. What role does Taiwan play in this space competition?
Among the 105 low earth orbit satellites launched by Space X in January 2022, one of them is a " spherical-motor-based " microsatellite developed by Taiwanese space startup Tensor Technology. The 22-year-old founder of Tensor Technology, Thomas Yen and his entrepreneurial partners have built the world's one and only spherical motor for commercial use. Through their satellite attitude control system, it saves 2/3 of the space and volume of the satellite, and nearly save one hundred thousand dollars cost in one launch.
Yen also mentions that the advantages of developing the space industry in Taiwan are that the electronics industry is well-founded, the OEM supply chain is complete and intensive, and components can be produced quickly. For example, after a product is designed in Taipei, it can be produced in the Hsinchu Science Industrial Park. The two places are close to each other so that they can often communicate and coordinate with manufacturers in person to ensure the quality of product.
Outline :
🚀What is Tensor’s main mission and idea?
🚀What kind of product does Tensor provide?
🚀Why satellite minimization matters?
🚀What are the advantages of Taiwan’s supply chain?
🚀The future of space industry
Host: Uly Su, Entrepreneur In Residence @Business Next Media Corp.
Guest: Thomas Yen, Founder of Tensor Tech
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What makes foreigners want to settle or even naturalise in Taiwan? What’s more, they make a gigantic contribution to Taiwanese cryptocurrency ecosystem.
“I’m convinced that the future of finance is cryptocurrency, in one form or another, and you can see that it has already become a reality,” says Leo Seewald, the former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan) and the former country head of BlackRock in Taiwan. Naturalized in Taiwan in 2020, Seewald is the director of MaiCoin, Taiwan’s largest legal digital asset trading platform. Maicoin is expected to launch a new stablecoin,Taiwan Dollar Coin (TWDC), later on this year. TWDC is a stablecoin with a 1:1 exchange rate with New Taiwan dollar, with the equivalent amount of Taiwan dollar reserved, which can be exchanged by users at any time, in order to eliminate the concerns of the Financial Supervisory Commission. The exchanged TWD is like the banknotes or coins we use every day, which are guaranteed by the central bank and will not affect the currency issuance in the real world.
Meanwhile, we invited Akio Tanaka, co-founder and partner at Headline Asia and currently settled in Taiwan. Tanaka has experiences in Japanese stablecoin JPYC and he shares the process during the development of JPYC. So, what are the lessons that TWDC might learn from JPYC? What is the prospect of cryptocurrency in Taiwan or even in Asia in the next decade? Join us to find out!
Outline :
🔗Why does cryptocurrency have yet to gain much of a foothold in Taiwan?
🔗A message for those who hesitate and suspect to invest in cryptocurrency due to Terra’s Luna stablecoin case.
🔗What are the connections between stablecoin, cryptocurrency and e-payment platforms?
🔗How can TWDC encourage saving and investing habits among young Taiwanese?
🔗The prospects of cryptocurrency in Taiwan and in Asia.
Host: Jeremy Olivier, senior editor of AmCham Taiwan
Guest: Leo Seewald, director of MaiCoin
Akio Tanaka, co-founder and partner at Headline Asia
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As the popularity of cryptocurrencies has increased, many companies have begun to invest in virtual currency. However, this new technology has also created new problems, that is, how to manage the "private key", which symbolizes the control of funds since once the private key is stolen or lost, the digital assets in your account will never be recoverable or cashed.
Taiwanese startup Cybavo stands out in this battle of information security. Its products build a powerful digital asset management system to protect digital assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. The products of Cybavo are favored by the U.S. fintech unicorn Circle, which acquired Cybavo in June this year.
The partnership between CYBAVO and Circle will achieve the vision of bringing blockchain infrastructure, digital assets and digital currencies to the masses and mainstreaming Web 3.
We invited COO of Cybavo, Jordan Forssman, as our guest today to introduce Cybavo, to share their contribution in cryptocurrency security and his thoughts about the role that Taiwan plays in Web 3 ecosystem.
Outline :
✅Introduction: the CYBAVO company
✅New concept: something new that comes out of Web3
✅Web 3 security: private key, digital asset protection and risk control
✅Prospect: next step for crypto security
✅Web 3 & Taiwan: the role of Taiwan in Web 3 ecosystem
Host & Guest: Jon <>Jordan
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The emergence of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and Bitcoin has influenced intensively the global financial situation. The extension of the blockchain, Web3, builds the foundation for the financial provision of the next generation, which is impossible to achieve with Web 1 and Web 2.
Taiwan's neo fintech Web3 startup XREX builds a bridge between cross-border, virtual and reality financial world with its blockchain technology. They successfully obtained a Money Services Business (MSB) license from the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) this year, laying a foundation in the global financial market. XREX has obtained 8 international licenses and registrations, including: United States, Canada, Lithuania, Estonia and Taiwan. They’re currently in the process of applying for licenses in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
In addition to international licenses and registrations, XREX also obtained ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification in August this year, which is a set of international standards jointly issued by the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in order to verify whether the organization's information security management system (ISMS) has a complete risk assessment and management plan. XREX passed all 114 application standards without any error and spent less time than others to obtain this certification.
In this episode, we invited the Co-founder & CEO to XREX, Wayne Huang, to talk about blockchain, Web3 and his prospect toward neo fintech.
Outline :
✅What is Web 3 ? What is the relation between Web 2 and Web 3 ?
✅Does Web 3 have a certain field to develop in the near future ?
✅Any suggestions for young engineers and entrepreneur ?
✅What are the differences between working in the Bay Area and in Taiwan ?
✅In what way Taiwan can attract the oversea people to start a business here ?
Host & Guest: Uly <> Wayne
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Post-quantum cryptography may seem bewildered, but if we take a look at cryptography itself first, it is actually the science that builds the foundation of our information world nowadays. Ranging from communication and entertainment, to the protection of state secrets, and even the highly active blockchain technology. They all rely on cryptography as the core for subsequent development.
As for post-quantum cryptography, it is a set of theories about how to keep data transmission safe under the threat of quantum computers. With the rapid development of quantum computers, how to formulate post-quantum cryptography standards has also become an important goal of information security experts.
BTQ, a startup that builds post-quantum infrastructure to enable the next generation of energy-efficient blockchain networks. This September, ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) announced the collaboration with BTQ to develop the next-generation semiconductor technology for post-quantum cryptography.
In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan, we invite the Chief Scientific Officer of BTQ, Chen-Mou Cheng as our guest to talk freely about quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography.
Outline :
🔓Background : the story of Chen-Mou Cheng, the Chief Scientific Officer of BTQ
🔓Decryption : the high-level explanation of quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography
🔓Development : the impact and the importance of NIST’s (National Institute of Standards and Technology, an agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce) announcement of standardised PQC algorithms
🔓Collaboration : the partnership with ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute)
🔓Connection : the advantage of PQC adoption in Taiwan
Host & Guest: Jeremy <> Chen-Mou
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‘ I just want to make a call to anybody who wants to make an impact, that the idea is if you get a team with those characteristics, we want to show that yeah it’s possible, there is luck, there is timing and there’s tons of hard work and it’s beyond fulfilling that we can do something.’ says Clément Dieudonné, VP of Global Product Marketing and EMEA Sales in Ubiik
Ubiik won the bid for Taipower's 2018 Smart Meter Communication System in July 2018, which is the only startup among all bidders. From a company with less than 20 employees in the beginning, now it has expanded to a larger scale with nearly 100 employees. Moreover, it has established a solid customer base in Japan, Europe, and the United States through years of experience in global market development. Ubiik has impressive results in the domain of IoT startups.
In this episode, we invite the VP of Global Product Marketing and EMEA Sales, Clément Dieudonné, to share the pathway of the growth of Ubiik. With his pertinent point of vue, we have a chance to know the tips to the IoT startups industry : the most important elements to a startup, how to adapt to the market in a short time, how to draw sponsor’s attention, etc. Let’s find it out through this episode.
Outline :
✅What kind of company is Ubiik? How does it become the Ubiik we see now ?
✅By the experience of cooperation between Ubiik and Taipower, how to distinguish yourselves from other companies ?
✅What are the challenges for IoT in domain of engineering, technology and structure ?
✅What are the advantages of development in Taiwan that Ubiik believes ?
✅The future trend for IoT industry and the outlook of Ubiik.
Host & Guest: Jon <> Clément
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