Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast

Meet Global @Business Next Media
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

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

  1. EP3-38 | 【AI News】Computex / GTC Taipei Open This Week in Taiwan !

    4d ago

    EP3-38 | 【AI News】Computex / GTC Taipei Open This Week in Taiwan !

    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🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley HubWebsite: 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

    41 min
  2. EP3-39 | 【 VC Talks 】Beyond the Fab: What It Really Takes to Build a Semiconductor Ecosystem

    May 25

    EP3-39 | 【 VC Talks 】Beyond the Fab: What It Really Takes to Build a Semiconductor Ecosystem

    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 SuGeneral 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 HubWebsite: 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

    24 min
  3. EP3-38 | 【AI News】The AI Consulting War：OpenAI and Anthropic Enter Services Market

    May 18

    EP3-38 | 【AI News】The AI Consulting War：OpenAI and Anthropic Enter Services Market

    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。📚 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 HubWebsite: 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

    17 min
  4. EP3-37 | What Makes AI Leaders Different? The Taiwan Connection Behind Jensen Huang and the AI Boom

    May 12

    EP3-37 | What Makes AI Leaders Different? The Taiwan Connection Behind Jensen Huang and the AI Boom

    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 SuGeneral 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 HubWebsite: 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

    23 min
  5. EP3-36 | 【AI News】Innovation as Taiwan's Defense Backbone

    May 4

    EP3-36 | 【AI News】Innovation as Taiwan's Defense Backbone

    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。 📚 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 HubWebsite: 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

    23 min
  6. EP3-35 | 【 VC Talks 】The MedTech Visionary: Felix Oen’s Strategy for Clinical Innovation

    Apr 27

    EP3-35 | 【 VC Talks 】The MedTech Visionary: Felix Oen’s Strategy for Clinical Innovation

    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 SuGeneral 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 HubWebsite: 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

    30 min
  7. EP3-34 | 【AI News】The IPO Year: SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and Canva

    Apr 20

    EP3-34 | 【AI News】The IPO Year: SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and Canva

    掌握台灣與國際間時事的脈動 累積出實用的，股票期貨選擇權，操盤技巧 每天多學一點，生活好一點 邀請你加入股票王的訂閱方案 每天盤前盤中，了解最新類股輪動與飆股變化 讓你不知不覺，邁向財富自由的道路 https://fstry.pse.is/95b73t —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 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。📚 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 HubWebsite: 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

    21 min
  8. EP3-33 | 【 VC Talks 】Charles Huang: Relationship EQ as a Founder's Most Valuable Asset

    Apr 13

    EP3-33 | 【 VC Talks 】Charles Huang: Relationship EQ as a Founder's Most Valuable Asset

    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 SuGeneral 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 HubWebsite: 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

    31 min
See All (99)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Meet Global @Business Next Media
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Meet Global @Business Next Media
  • Show Website
    Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast

You Might Also Like