From 1.5 Million Copies Sold Guitar Hero Publisher To Helping Startups Get Into YC 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 Huang 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 Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
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Meet Startup, the team behind Meet Taipei, has been helping Taiwan startups “connect the dots” between people, knowledge and communities. As we continue to work inside the local ecosystem, we also aim to build stronger links with ecosystem builders across the globe — to not only showcase what Taiwan has to offer but facilitate positive exchange of ideas and experience.
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⬆ How The Rise Of AI Will Affect Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry ⬆ 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 Patel 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 Patel 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 Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
在 Apple Podcasts 上的《Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast》:S1E30: How The Rise Of AI Will Affect Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry
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✨ Forbes 30 Under 30's First Foreigner In Taiwan Uses Local Engineering Talents For Influencer Discovery ✨ 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 Jacobs 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 Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
在 Apple Podcasts 上的《Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast》:S1E31: Forbes 30 Under 30's First Foreigner In Taiwan Uses Local Engineering Talents For Influencer Discovery
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Aim To Insure The Next Billion People, Lydia.ai Listed On The Winner Of MetLife’s Collab 6.0 Program 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 Lee and Christina Cai, 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? Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
在 Apple Podcasts 上的《Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast》:S1E32: Aim To Insure The Next Billion People, Lydia.AI Listed On The Winner Of MetLife’s Collab 6.0 Program
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Fluv Builds Airbnb-like Platform Exclusively For Pets That Attracts More Than 60,000 Pet Parents Across Asia 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? Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
在 Apple Podcasts 上的《Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast》:S1E33: Fluv Builds Airbnb-like Platform Exclusively For Pets That Attracts More Than 60,000 Pet Parents Across Asia
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🔓Unlocking the Potential of AI: DataXquad's Marketplace Revolutionizes Adoption✨ In the era of AI, businesses worldwide seek to harness its power for enhanced competitiveness. Yet, navigating the vast landscape of AI solutions poses a daunting challenge. Enter DataXquad, a pioneering startup bridging the gap between system integrators and AI suppliers. By curating a diverse database of over 300 AI solutions from 170+ suppliers, including renowned names like AIWin Technology, DataXquad simplifies the procurement process. Through their platform, system integrators effortlessly find tailored solutions that align with budget and requirements, drastically reducing communication costs and accelerating implementation timelines from months to weeks. Driven by a vision to become the 'Key Bridge' in AI adoption, DataXquad leverages its founders' diverse entrepreneurial experiences and expertise in resource integration. With a commitment to expanding their database and increasing market liquidity, DataXquad pioneers a new era of seamless AI integration. 🔎learn more about DataXquad and their future development with Meet Global👉https://pse.is/5xcjwd #DataXquad #AISolution #AI #SystemIntegrator #Innovation #StartUp
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Unleashing the Power of AI: Storipress Is Reshaping Content Management For 4000 Global Users 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 Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
在 Apple Podcasts 上的《Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast》:S1E34: Unleashing the Power of AI: Storipress Is Reshaping Content Management For 4000 Global Users
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Unlocking the Power of AI: Tresl® Helps Shopify's Retailers Turn Insights into Revenue 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 Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
在 Apple Podcasts 上的《Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast》:S1E35: Unlocking the Power of AI: Tresl Helps Shopify's Retailers Turn Insights into Revenue
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Authme's AI-Powered Identity Verification Solution Fuels LINE Bank's Top User Growth 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 Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
在 Apple Podcasts 上的《Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast》:S1E36: Authme's AI-Powered Identity Verification Solution Fuels LINE Bank's Top User Growth
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Helping Software Developers To Unlock Global Opportunities, Arc.dev Has Shined Brightly with 1 Million Registrations 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.dev 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.dev, on our show to share his philosophy and disclose the inspiring stories that have led to Arc.dev'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 Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://lnkd.in/g8ie8CtV 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gCkqFZTZ 📪 Email us: global@bnext.com.tw Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/grfkJh9b
在 Apple Podcasts 上的《Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast》:S2E1: Helping Software Developers To Unlock Global Opportunities, Arc Has Shined Brightly with 1 Million Registrations
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