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
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EP3-7 | OpenAI/AMD’s Chip Alliance, America’s New Tariff War, and the Fragmenting AI Supply Chain
<p>This week, we trace two seismic shifts redefining both the AI race and the global economy. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />U.S.–China Trade Confront...
EP3-6 | Washington’s Shutdown to Taiwan’s New Alliance and the AI Workforce Shift
<p>This week, we track three pivotal forces shaping the global innovation narrative. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />The AI Workforce Shift is accelerating as more than 120,000 global layoffs redefine work in the automation era, whe...
EP3-5 | Innovation Across the Pacific: Taiwan and San Francisco Tech Weeks 2025
<p>This week, we take a closer look at two stories shaping the global innovation narrative from opposite sides of the Pacific. <br /> <br />Taiwan Tech Week 2025: From Semiconductor Island to Innovation Island <br />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. <br /> <br />San Francisco Tech Week 2025: A City Reclaims Its Innovation Role <br />From...
EP3-4 | Jim Keller’s Taiwan Bet, TADTE 2025 Preview
<p>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. <br /> <br />Jim Keller and Tenstorrent: Betting on Taiwan <br />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 expan...
EP3-3 | SEMICON 2025 Highlights, Taiwan Tech Summit Preview
<p>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. <br /> <br /> <br />SEMICON 2025：AI and Advanced Packaging at the Forefront <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. Industr...
EP3-2 | Global News: Chip Tariffs, Taiwan Space Startup Breaks Even, Taiwan Expo USA Highlights
<p>This week, we take a closer look at three stories shaping technology, business, and Taiwan’s role in the global arena. <br /> <br />Chip Tariffs Intensify <br />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. <br /> <br />Taiwan Space Startup Breaks Even <br />Tensor Tech, a space startup from T...
EP3-1 | Global News: US Tariffs, the New AR Glasses Market, and the End of the Russia-Ukraine War?
<p>In this episode of AI News, we delve into the latest developments shaping the global tech landscape. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Finally, we analyze a new report on a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine...
S2EP21 The World's First AI Designer: Redefine Your Space with HOMEE.AI
<p>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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Share your thoughts about this episode : https://open...
S2EP20 Manage, Design, and Earn Carbon Credits! How Frontier.cool Accelerates Fabric Digitalization with AI
<p>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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />Share your thoughts...
S2 EP19 : New Encryption For A New Era ! How JMEMTEK guards chip security through PQC defense technology ?
<p> <br />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. <br /> <br />Share your thoughts about this episode : https://open.firstory.me/user/cl8jubp5t01v601sl4vys57dj/comments <br /> <br />Host : Uly from Meet Global <br />Guest : John Chang, Founder and Current...
