Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast

This is Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast, everything about Taiwan in cutting-edge technology, startup unicorns, and connections to the world. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://meetstartup.pse.is/4hhbhg Produced by Meet Global, Business Next Media *Special Thanks: Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Powered by Firstory Hosting

Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 109 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #50

  EP3-50 | The Gold in Taiwan’s Gold Card

  Aug 17, 202637 minS3

  The Gold in Taiwan’s Gold Card In this episode, we sit down with Vivien Roggero, founder and CEO of Viorant, who shares his journey of building an AI startup in Taiwan through the Taiwan Employment Gold Card program. Drawing from his firsthand experience, Vivien explains why he chose Taiwan over other startup hubs, how the Gold Card became more than just a visa, and the lessons he learned while growing a company within Taiwan's innovation ecosystem. Whether you're considering relocating to Taiwan or simply curious about what it takes to launch a startup here, this episode offers practical advice and firsthand insights you won't find in an application guide. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Vivien chose Taiwan as the home for Viorant How the Taiwan Employment Gold Card became a business advantage What international founders often misunderstand about building a startup in Taiwan The opportunities and challenges of growing a company in Taiwan's startup ecosystem Practical advice for founders considering Taiwan as their next destination 本集節目邀請到 Viorant 創辦人暨執行長 Vivien Roggero，分享他如何透過台灣就業金卡（Taiwan Employment Gold Card）在台灣打造一家 AI 新創的歷程。Vivien 以親身經驗說明，他為何在眾多創業聚落中選擇台灣、金卡如何從一張簽證延伸為實質的事業助力，以及在台灣創新生態系中成長所學到的功課。無論你正考慮移居台灣，或只是好奇在這裡創業究竟需要什麼，本集都將提供申請指南上看不到的實務建議與第一手觀察。 本集你將了解： Vivien 為何選擇台灣作為 Viorant 的落腳處 台灣就業金卡如何轉化為經營上的優勢 國際創辦人在台灣創業時，最常見的誤解是什麼 在台灣新創生態系中成長的機會與挑戰 給正在評估以台灣為下一站的創辦人的實用建議 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/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

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  EP3-49｜【VC Talks】AI Education, Gen Z, and the Future of Learning: Why This Generation Is Never Bored

  Aug 10, 202629 min

  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 / Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Startup-Island-Taiwan-Silicon-Valley-Hub/61586221303202/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

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  Episode #48

  EP3-48 | Taiwan Meets Japan: How Founders Can Win in Each Other's Markets

  Aug 3, 202619 minS3

  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 Powered by Firstory Hosting

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  Episode #47

  EP3-47 | The Last Programming Language: Why Prompts Could Replace Code

  Jul 27, 202626 minS3

  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。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

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  Episode #46

  The Taiwan Advantage: The Connections Every Global Founder Should Make

  Jul 20, 202632 minS3

  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. ​​ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolojoseph/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

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