Best Bruce Abbott Podcasts (2024)

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S2EP20 Manage, Design, and Earn Carbon Credits! How Frontier.cool Accelerates Fabric Digitalization with AI 27:52

7d ago27:52

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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 Wa…

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S2 EP19 : New Encryption For A New Era ! How JMEMTEK guards chip security through PQC defense technology ? 28:33

21d ago28:33

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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…

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S2 EP18 : Chris Yeh on Blitzscaling, AI and Startups 31:05

1M ago31:05

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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, polic…

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S2 EP17: Exploring global opportunities by Taiwan's technology and ICT industry : Volker Heistermann’s tech and strategic insights 36:21

2M ago36:21

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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, e…

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S2 EP16 : Love what you do, but don't be in love! Why Bruce Bateman returned to the startup ecosystem for energy technology 44:44

2M ago44:44

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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, incl…

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S2 EP15: He came back and loves here! Why Twitch Co-founder Kevin Lin stays in Taiwan, and his advice in Taiwan and the startup ecosystem. 50:40

3M ago50:40

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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 h…

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S2 EP14：The Journey and Milestones We Shared with Asianometry 34:10

3M ago34:10

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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…

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S2EP13 By observing the transformation of Taiwan’s tech economy industry, Palm Drive Capital's philosophy to invest in and create more successful tech companies in the AI age. 31:14

4M ago31:14

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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…

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By Partnering With The Global Giant Abbott, Health2Sync Is Advancing The Treatment of Diabetes 30:14

4M ago30:14

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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 dia…

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S2E12: By Partnering With The Global Giant Abbott, Health2Sync Is Advancing The Treatment of Diabetes 30:14

4M ago30:14

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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 dia…

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S2E11: European Startup 3IPK Expands Its Taiwanese Base to Become a TASA Partner 38:58

4M ago38:58

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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…

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S2E10: Turing Serves 9 Countries With Over 380 Government Agencies And Academic Institutions 39:36

5M ago39:36

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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 industri…

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S2E9: Emphasis On Global Markets From Day One, Software CRM Startup Cooby Secured Orders from 84 Countries 30:54

5M ago30:54

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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. T…

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S2E8: AI Is The Future But Ultimately It Is All About The Data? 43:05

6M ago43:05

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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, altho…

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S2E7: The First Global FoodTech-focused Accelerator In Thailand Nurtured Over 40 Global Startups 29:54

7M ago29:54

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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 eati…

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Golden Bachelor Contestant Joan Vassos 30:25

7M ago30:25

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Rockville resident and Landon School administrator Joan Vassos became a household name when she became a contestant on the ABC show The Golden Bachelor. Vassos, 60, hit it off with the show’s namesake Gerry Turner, a 71 year-old widower from Indiana, but then suddenly departed the show when her daughter asked her to come home. Vassos shared her sto…

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S2E6：Aim To Become The Boundary-Breaking Financial Giants, Circle Transformed Into Global Payment Network 39:46

7M ago39:46

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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 c…

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S2E5：New Jersey Governor Visit Taiwan, Strengthening Economic And Cultural Ties Between The Two Countries 26:02

8M ago26:02

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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…

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S2E4: CancerFree Develops Personalised Cancer Cell Profile And Won Investment From Tim Draper 35:11

8M ago35:11

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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 fath…

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SportsCenter Anchor Scott Van Pelt 34:35

8M ago34:35

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Scott Van Pelt graduated from Sherwood High School and University of Maryland. After more than 20 years at ESPN, Scott Van Pelt has become one of the most successful and popular sportscasters in the business. The SportsCenter anchor has over two million followers on X, has hosted countless big sporting events and recently took over hosting duties f…

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S2E3: The US Public Listed Company Gorilla Technology Shows You The Future Of Edge AI Technology 31:54

9M ago31:54

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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…

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S2E2: The Italian Entrepreneur Selects Taiwan For Bubbleye, Offering AI-driven Algorithms To Clients worldwide 34:16

9M ago34:16

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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 ga…

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S2E1: Helping Software Developers To Unlock Global Opportunities, Arc Has Shined Brightly with 1 Million Registrations 32:24

10M ago32:24

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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…

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S1E36: Authme's AI-Powered Identity Verification Solution Fuels LINE Bank's Top User Growth 30:17

11M ago30:17

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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 De…

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S1E35: Unlocking the Power of AI: Tresl Helps Shopify's Retailers Turn Insights into Revenue 42:52

11M ago42:52

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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 soft…

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S1E34: Unleashing the Power of AI: Storipress Is Reshaping Content Management For 4000 Global Users 42:19

11M ago42:19

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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 presen…

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S1E33: Fluv Builds Airbnb-like Platform Exclusively For Pets That Attracts More Than 60,000 Pet Parents Across Asia 30:33

12M ago30:33

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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 increase…

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S1E32: Aim To Insure The Next Billion People, Lydia.AI Listed On The Winner Of MetLife’s Collab 6.0 Program 37:18

1y ago37:18

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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 gen…

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S1E31: Forbes 30 Under 30's First Foreigner In Taiwan Uses Local Engineering Talents For Influencer Discovery 52:25

1y ago52:25

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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 …

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S1E30: How The Rise Of AI Will Affect Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry 48:21

1y ago48:21

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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 wil…

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S1E29: From 1.5 Million Copies Sold Guitar Hero Publisher To Helping Startups Get Into YC 35:39

1y ago35:39

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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 K…

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S1E28: Corporate Culture Decides The Success of Taiwan’s Cutting Edge Chips: A Conversation With Author Of Chip War 29:48

1y ago29:48

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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 …

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S1E27: Fintech 101 38:40

1y ago38:40

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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, highlight…

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University of Florida Gymnast Kayla DiCello 18:15

1y ago18:15

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Kayla DiCello is a world-class gymnast at the University of Florida. The Boyds native and Northwest High School alum was recently honored as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year. DiCello is working to make the U.S. Olympic team for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. She was selected as an alternate for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.DiCe…

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S1E26: Backed by Hong Kong Tycoon Li Ka-shing and Qualcomm, Taiwanese Startup Kneron Aims To Defined The AI Chips 35:53

1y ago35:53

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Kneron has emerged as a leading provider of edge AI solutions. Despite the challenges of declining global financial markets, it raised $48 million US dollars at the B round in 2022. But did you know that it all started with an accident? Albert Liu, co-founder of Kneron, shared the story that he persuaded a former colleague to resign his job in Kore…

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S1E25: Inspired by Beloved Granny, The Laureate of Cartier Women's Initiative, Turning Supplements into Candy-like Form 25:04

1y ago25:04

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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 wi…

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Abbott Elementary's Lisa Ann Walter 26:55

1y ago26:55

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Lisa Ann Walter was born and bred in Silver Spring. She graduated from Blair High School and Catholic University. Two years ago, Walter became part of an ensemble cast that formed ABC's Emmy Award-winning show Abbott Elementary, about a public school in Philadelphia. Walter plays the tough but lovable Melissa Schemmenti on the show. Walter is the h…

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S1E24: What Happened To SVB Bank And What Will Happened For Fundraising 25:39

1y ago25:39

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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 St…

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S1E23: From Dating Site to Billion-View Empire: In-Depth Insights with YouTube Co-Founder Steve Chen 37:21

1y ago37:21

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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, the…

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S1E22: The Next Generation of Social Networking Site 26:48

1y ago26:48

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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 networkin…

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S1E21: Backed Up By Y Combinator, Taiwanese Note-taking Software Attracts Paying Users From Across 61 Countries 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

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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 prov…

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S1E20: Enriching Your Photos Freely And Creatively, Taiwan's PicCollage Hits 250 Million Downloads Worldwide 19:16

1+ y ago19:16

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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 …

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S1E19: Taiwan-based EV Open Platform MIH Consortium Attracts More Than 2.5K Members Globally In 2 Years 31:46

1+ y ago31:46

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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…

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S1E18: AI Is Eating The World: AI 101 And What’s The Next 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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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 …

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S1E17: How Two Cornell Scientists From Taiwan Discovered The Secret Sauce of Vegan Meat And Collaborate With Top Coffee Brand 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

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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 brilli…

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S1E16: Less than A Hundred Dollars to Know If Your Kitty Is Healthy: Startup Found the New Opportunity In Cat 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

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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 …

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S1E15: Why Taiwan Matters? How Taiwan Help your Business 19:58

1+ y ago19:58

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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 …

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S1E14: Taiwan-based SaaS Startup Helps Millions of Users Around the Globe To E-Sign Their PDFs 30:44

1+ y ago30:44

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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 toug…

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Welcome To The Best of Texas Beaches Podcast! 1:49

1+ y ago1:49

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From Sabine Pass down to Galveston, Surfside to Rockport, Port A to South Padre, and down to the tip near Boca Chica...we celebrate the best of Texas Beaches. Join us on our journey to share all the sand, sun, and surf the great State of Texas offers.By Bruce Abbott

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S1E13: Keep Building: How AWS Plans To Support The Global Startup Ecosystem 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

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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 indiv…

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