[Taipei Entrepreneur Exchange Conference ] All the way to the south and the key to success

Mason Lin, Project Manager at STARTBOARD

To enable  entrepreneurs in Taipei to explore the Southeast Asian market, “Subsidies and Incentives for Taipei Industry Project” organized the “ Taipei Entrepreneur Exchange Conference – All the way to the south and the key to success,” where they had gathered entrepreneurs from all walks of life to share their first-hand experiences and insights into the Southeast Asian market. The event had a good start through the coordination between Subsidies and Incentives for Taipei Industry Project and Social Innovation Lab, where current entrepreneurial resources integrated by the government and the private sector are highlighted. The grand opening was followed by” The Introduction of The Southeast Asian Market,” launched by Uniform Lin, the COO at STARTBOARD, “Market Development In Singaporean Market,” launched by Xu Bozhen, the CEO at Rooit and “ Must-know Resources for Cross-border E-commerce Industry,” launched by Tsai Songda, the deputy secretary general at Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei. Lastly, the event would be wrapped up by Taiwan  Tech Arena (TTA) with international match-making and funding as well as network resources provided.

【Entrepreneurial Resources from The Government and Private Sectors】

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(Jiang Yijun , PM at Subsidies and Incentives for Taipei Industry Project)

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(Chen Yiwen, Assistant Manager at Taiwan Startup Hub)

Taiwan Startup Hub also made an introduction about their services with an eye to assisting entrepreneurs to utilize startup resources in an efficient manner. Sticking to the notion of “a hub,” they have been compiling resources from the central and local governments as well as private accelerators. Aside from that, with the use of virtual integration, “ International Entrepreneur Initiative Taiwan” was established so as to play as a liaison between entrepreneurs and both government and private sectors. In this manner, the construction of a holistic startup ecosystem can be facilitated.

【Advice for Expanding Your Businesses to ASEAN Countries】

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(Uniform Lin, COO at STARTBOARD)

Lin Zhifu, the COO at STARTBOARD, shared the practical experience of the ASEAN market especially for those ambitious souls who aspire to set foot in the ASEAN market. His advice are as follows — First thing first, the Southeast Asian market should be considered separately. Many of us may deem ASEAN as a whole market while the culture, environment, religion, and market are diverse to do so. Secondly, without wholehearted preparation, you wouldn’t want to bounge into a new market. Given that the equity agreements often require partners of local nationality to hold up to 49 to 51% of the shares, each enterprise shall think twice. The point is to find a local partner, especially a trustworthy one to cooperate. Last but not least, we need to verify information ruthlessly. Due to its environment and languages, startup information in those countries is not as transparent as Tawian’s. Before any cooperation plan comes into play, due diligence is strongly recommended to manage potential risks.

Ever since its establishment, STARTBOARD has kept in contact with international talents from ASEAN countries, so as to accumulate the human resources from international talents. In this way, when global talents join in a Taiwan company or startup, they showcase the bonus to connect with ASEAN market and partners and also provide accurate information as well as experiences to live up to the demand of “southbound.”

【New Southbound Policy – Plan ahead and don’t make it complicated】

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(Xu Bozhen, CEO at Rooit)

Rooit is committed to developing mobile applications and dating systems and was selected to play a part in TechStars. Their mission is to find everyone a partner who can confide to. Owing to this totally different core value, Rooit provides anonymous chatroom and interactive game for users to cultivate tacit understanding and communication. Mr. Xu also shared his insights into the Singaporean market based on their experiences. The following are some focal points that determine whether your expanding would go smoothly into ASEAN market.

To begin with, the pivot is market research and estimation. The strategies should either depend on population, geographical location or on the questionnaire. Secondly, when the targeted market has limited resources, then we shall narrow down the range.

Lastly, Mr. Xu mentioned the significance of “speed.” More often then not, startups struggle to maintain daily operation so adaptability to the latest trends and the development with efficiency count. Members of a startup need to adapt their attitudes so as to get along well with different markets and politics as well as culture.

【Resources for Cross-border E-commerce】

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(Tsai Songda, Deputy Secretary General at Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei)

Tsai Songda, Deputy Secretary General at Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei, led the key point to the cross-border e-commerce industry. He mentioned that many entrepreneurs started to do e-commerce things more than a decade ago, setting up company websites, and activating shopping carts and so on. Nonetheless, “e-commerce is not just about putting goods on the website. Search engine optimization, diversion, and freight services are all full of learning points.” Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei is in charge of assisting entrepreneurs to commercialize the e-commerce process and expand business overseas. Currently, the guild is promoting the 17cross e-commerce and TCEI Taiwan incubation so as to provide information and communication platform for entrepreneurs in Taipei.

【International Capital Match】

Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) and Taiwan Innovation and Entrepreneur Center (TIEC) shared several resources with entrepreneurs, including investment, mentor, accelerator, and technology, etc and they also nurture startup teams to go on to the stage of the U.S. Capital will be introduced through the International Capital Matching Association. It is expected to open in mid-September and till the end of October. They will also conduct training on presentation and business plan drafting with a capital match launched in the middle of November, where 20 investors from ten different fields will provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to enter into the international arena.

The event had come to a perfect ending. Aside from providing subsidies, Subsidies, and Incentives for Taipei Industry Project also offers entrepreneurs a chance to exchange insights, accelerating the development of the startup ecosystem. Startup@Taipei also invited enterprise that gained the funding to participate in the event – hopefully via the event, urgent needs for localizing in overseas markets can be met.

 

 

 

Co-prosperity series event: how do we facilitate the startup ecosystem in Taiwan

On May 16th, STARTBOARD was honored to be invited to participate in “Startup Genome by  Ministry of Science and Technology, “ held by Ministry of Economic Affairs and Dr. Zhan Yijian. Here’re some highlights of important remarks during the event. The host of this session is Dr. Zhan Yijian, the ambassador of the startup ecosystem. The ambassador’s duty is mainly to enhance the international visibility of our entrepreneurial ecosystem, looking forward to the activation of the current ecosystem.

At the beginning of the meal, Tu Junyi, the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Science and Technology, delivered an opening speech.

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The deputy director introduced the spirits and service projects of the Ministry of Science and Technology and explained the plans that have been promoted recently. The Ministry of Science and Technology clings on to the concept of “commercialization of scientific research products” and established TTA (Taiwan Tech Arena) in the Taipei Arena. TTA’s success is so evident that TTA is ranked at the first in Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), published by Babson College and London Business School.

In addition, the Deputy Director also mentioned that it is hoped that the accelerators of different industries will be able to promote the prosperity of the ecosystem at the front-end of innovation, and the government and enterprises can join hand in hand, working together to increase the international visibility. The event was initiated by Dr. Zhan and hopefully there’ll be more and more similar opportunities so that relevant regulations and environment in Taiwan can be improved in a perfect manner.

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Dr. Zhan Yijian also gave a speech to introduce the event and visions and direction of this series. This event concentrated on startup accelerator. Hopefully through the discussions and exchanges, such institutions may play a pivotal role in our startup ecosystem. There’re two distinctive topics, which were the role and positions of the accelerator on a global scale as well as the differences and demands of related policies across the country and over the world. Last but not least, they also well embraced opinions from industries.

Many may know him as the co-founder of AppWorks; nonetheless, he has been joining VC from 2004, making devotions to accelerators, and thereby establishing AppWorks. Additionally, he also spared no efforts and participated in several internet and biotech startup programs. When it comes to why he was selected as the ambassador, he stated with a radiant smile “ I’m quite zealous about sharing startup issues with people.”By sharing his value, he also highlighted “It’s quite significant to steer startup industry in the right direction.”

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Dr. Zhan hoped that this year, the bond between the public and private sectors can be strengthened. This issue has been ringing in his head for a long time. Additionally, he also raised some questions for us to think on deeply, such as “Has Taiwan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem become better these years?” “Do we need more accelerators?”, etc. By elaborating on cases in Silicon Valley, Boston and European countries, he gave a big hand to help participants figure those issues out.

For the starters, we go to the definition – “ What’s a good ecosystem?” Silicon Valley is the origin of startup accelerators. It’s of high quality and quantity by combining numerous elements such as top-notch engineers, angel investors, serial entrepreneurs and venture capitals. As for Boston, it put the emphasis on cooperation between the government and research institutes so as to transform it into a city well focusing on the startup industry. Also,  Belgium makes good use of its industry-academia cooperation, thereby attracting international talents. The government of Israel, on the other hand, promotes its nurturing program to create high margin and cause for investment.

In each country, there exist various strengths for Taiwan to learn from. As for Taiwan, our biggest chance lies in AI as well as smart manufacturing.

Each country’s ecosystem has its own advantages and can be used by Taiwan to learn from it. Taiwan’s strongest advantages and opportunities are in the two major areas of AI and smart manufacturing. At present, there are several national accelerators to foster new energy, from the technical supply end to the market estuary, accelerating the potential of new market potential. Support and get investment.

In this era of social media, accelerators all around the globe have the desire to connect with each other; therefore, it’s a good opportunity that Taiwan cannot miss out on. Dr. Zhan calls for everyone’s attention to develop a community of startup ecosystems around the world.

ZEST TOUR & TRAVELS IS LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC INTERNS TO JOIN THEIR JOURNEY!

If you happen to look for a challenging opportunity with a heart for problem-solving, then here’s a too good chance to be missed! STARTBOARD’s batch member, Zest Tours & Travels is looking for zealous pals to join them.

Zest Tours & Travels is committed to promoting innovation in the hospitality sector and incentivizing/motivating people with unique skills in product development, problem-solving and with qualities of leadership to take up challenges, responsibility, accountability and be future leaders in the expanding organization.

Zest Tours & Travels welcomes the best talent and provides a decent working
environment to meet the ever-growing challenges of the competitive market. Their vision coupled with mentorship enables them to deliver values to target audiences as well as to stakeholders!

Currently, Zest Tours & Travels is looking for a digital marketing intern!
|About the Digital Marketing Internship|
Selected intern’s day-to-day responsibilities include:
▪ Devise strategies to drive online traffic to the company website
▪ Perform keyword research & on-page SEO
▪ Designing social media cover pages by using Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator
▪ Designing short promotional videos
▪ Engage in content writing and social media marketing
Skill(s) required:
• Search Engine Marketing (SEM) (Learn Search Engine Marketing), Digital Marketing and
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (Learn SEO) and basic knowledge on photoshop and any
video making software.
• Knowledge of Chinese & English languages
• Knowledge of Adobe AI or photoshop and video making software

Who Can Apply?
University students who want to gain knowledge in digital marketing in the hospitality sector
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Perks:
▪ Incentive-based payment (Negotiable)
▪ Internship Certificate
▪ Letter of recommendation
▪ Job offers in future
▪ Informal dress code
▪ Training and technical support will be provided
▪ The applicant can work from anywhere like a coffee shop or Innovation lab
▪ There is no formal time for working. Only assign jobs should be completed on time
▪ Work in a freestyle multi-national environment
Interested candidates, kindly send your CV to careers@zestravels.com. Only shortlisted
candidates will be called for interview.

STARTBOARD @ Presidential Office— Let’s talk about the effective resources channels to ASEAN countries!

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The STARTBOARD team is honored to have had the opportunity to visit the Presidential Office’s New Southbound Policy Office on May 3rd with Mr. Yu Bojun, the attorney-in charge presiding over the New Southbound business of the Taipei Bar Association, to report to Deputy Executive Secretary Luo and Secretary Lin our specific results and efforts over the past couple years, including having coached ASEAN-Indian youth teams to start business in Taiwan; being about to publish the Entrepreneur’s Manual; having hosted various theme nights for communities with common goals to locate their best fit; creating the first Taiwanese legal consultancy in Thailand. All these endeavors aim to promote bilateral exchange between Taiwan and the New Southbound countries and to boost talent flow and resources circulation in the region, through which enterprises can expand beyond borders; competent entrepreneurs can realize their ambition in Taiwan; investors can spot perfect targets; the government resources can be dutifully and properly allocated. The ultimate goal STARDBOARD has been striving for is to establish a fluid procedure where novel, forward-looking concepts can materialize without sundry confines of technicalities.

Throughout the meeting, Deputy Executive Secretary Luo and Secretary Lin kept coming up with genuine comments while brainstorming with Attorney Yu and the STARTBOARD team on how to better assist entrepreneurs. Their professionalism and enthusiasm were so impressive that my admiration was immediately earned. I felt blissfully fortunate to have this dedicated New Southward Policy Office to help promote well-intentioned services made possible by the collaboration of the government and NGOs.

STARTBOARD COO Uniform Lin is especially appreciative of the support and assistance given by the government and the industry over the years. In the future, we are determined to continue expansion of our services, fostering a well-rounded entrepreneur-friendly ecosystem. Reinforced by the government, a sustainable environment is being built where both ASEAN-Indian and Taiwanese professionals can thrive and prosper.

-Written by Sunny Lin-

INDONESIA THEME NIGHT: A GROWING POTENTIAL THAT IS GOING TO BOOM! (PART 2)

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Putu Aditya: To survive as a startup, you need more than passion and persistence.

As the co-founder of Halal XYZ, a startup helps to eradicate problems for Muslims in Taiwan, Putu has a lot to share about establishing a startup from the ground up. Their story all started from a simple idea – if they needed to organize database of Halal restaurants in Taiwan then why didn’t they make an App and save all the nuisances? With the idea to improve Muslims’ convenience in Taiwan, they gather a large amount of information and solutions to discuss. “ While you may know your idea and goals, you should still be prepared that it’s not gonna be easy in the long run.” Even though going through obstacles is a must when we start from scratch, Putu advised all the youngsters that as we could seek for help from mentor, school’s advisors and listen to experiences from who started before, that would open up our network in startup community, which further create a niche for us to stick to our dreams.

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Ryan Huang: When we slow down and see how telecommunication plays a role in our life

“How important telecommunication means in business?” is the first question that Ryan raised as stepping on stage. “It makes our everyday life, shortens the distance between us.” Simple as it may seem, we normally ignore how telecommunication plays a role in our daily life.  For example, we may never think about why we still hang on to use traditional phones in this smartphone era. Ryan made it clear — since when we bury ourselves in the sea of telecommunication in our daily life, we need to release us from it a bit from time to time, and if we replace smartphones with outdated phones in our office, probably the companies’ privacy will be left with nothing.

Even though smartphone seems so convenient when we’re dealing with day-to-day business utilizing it, Ryan’s speech also raised a good concern to care about ourselves inward when using the up-to-date technology wisely.

Antonius Sunarto: Knowing your customer is the core.

Antonius Sunarto, the founder of ISheEra Technology, is a Chinese Indonesian familiar with both Indonesian and Taiwanese culture. By establishing ISheEra Technology, he sold a variety of feminine products. From his observation, women normally make a purchase based on their loved ones’ preferences; this shopping behavior, therefore, creating a business opportunity for him. Still, when it comes to digital marketing in a different market, he has a vital point to make – to observe our target audience very closely so that you will know how to upgrade the marketing strategies. Take one of the cosmetic cares for example, while they’re promoting products in Indonesia, they failed to dig into Indonesian girls’ preference, which emphasizes oil-control and it ultimately constitutes a failure. Besides, Antonius also arouse the awareness of the audience – no matter in where we wanna start our own business, we need to be crystal clear about our own strengths as well as resources, looking for a niche which is currently lacking in that market so that we can make a competitive solution that no one has envisioned before.

GCR is looking for promising business partners seeking creative IT solutions and aiming for Indonesian as well as Indian markets!

Taiwan has a great environment for technological development, and recently, a number of tech-based startups have been established in Taiwan.

Therefore, as a startup incubator, bridging Taiwan and ASEAN-India, we are thrilled to announce that STARTBOARD is going to have a deeper collaboration with GCR!

GCR is the abbreviation for Global Channel Resources. By collaboration with worldwide cloud-based/networking solution providers, GCR is able to manage relation with both business partners as well as consumers. Thus, they enable channel partners to provide IoT solutions and cloud services and offer an IoT combination of smart connected hardware and software to serve end-customers.

In addition, GCR has platform ecosystem partners, including ACER, Mircosoft, Amazon Web Services, etc., which makes their service ever better and more comprehensive.

Become a business partner with GCR for the greatest win on both sides!

Currently, GCR plans to expand their service to Indonesia and India in the near future. As growing bigger, GCR is looking for promising business partners who need IT solution services. As a consequence, if your business develops in Indonesia or India, or you have planned to enter into both markets, collaborating with GCR is a great chance to apply cutting-edge IT solutions in your company, and grow together with GCR.

With such a great start, we believe that, with GCR, STARTBOARD can make a greater impact on both the developments of Taiwan’s startups and ASEAN-Indian networks.

To know more about GCR

website: https://www.gcrcloud.com/

 

Contact us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/STARTBOARD.co/

-Written by Mei Wu and Alicia Syu-

 

佐科威連任:啟動印尼新創大鳴大放的下個五年

印尼在4月17日舉行總統大選,根據非官方調查機構的結果指出,印尼現任總統佐科威(Joko Widodo),以約55%的得票率勝過對手普拉博沃(Prabowo Subianto),有望連任總統。實際結果須待到5月22日印尼選委會公布,但該機構在印尼歷屆選舉上預測的都相當正確,因此佐科威極可能在今年10月展開第二個五年總統任期。

從佐科威上任以來,積極的改革經濟,鎮守節節敗退的經濟成長率。另一方面,佐科威也持續放寬投資限制並設立許多新創友善政策,若此次成功連任,勢必能為印尼創業投資環境塑造出全新的美好氣象。

擁護民主,創造經濟成長復甦

印尼是全球人口最多的穆斯林國家,在威權統治盛行的東南亞地區中是民主的燈塔,若佐科威能順利連任,將繼續帶動印尼的民主。

在經濟方面,印尼的經濟成長從2011年開始走下坡,從原先的6.2%跌到4.9%,在佐科威2014年上任後不斷進行經濟改革,在2016年才恢復經濟成長上升的狀態,預計在2020年能回到5.5%的成長率,並可望在2030成為全球經濟規模最大國家之一。

根據陳苓在MoneyDJ理財網-「印尼大選登場!佐科威或連任 外資湧入股債市 幣值彈」指出:「外資也在近五年的改革後對印尼重燃興趣,法巴新興市場固定收益副主管Jean-Charles Sambor說,越來越多資金流入印尼股債市,要是佐科威勝選,外資錢潮將挹注印尼資本帳,帶動印尼盾續強。」

致力推動創業友善環境,鼓勵年輕人創新

佐科威多次展現了對新創的友善態度,包含在Go-Jek(印尼第一家獨角獸企業)宣告在鄉村上市的盛會中出席,也出現在Bukalapak(印尼四家獨角獸企業之一)九周年派對上,更在總統候選辯論會當中,質詢他的對手普拉伯沃對於支持獨角獸企業會有什麼作為。

此外,Bukalapak曾表態不希望佐科威連任總統,引發了支持佐科威的選民發起卸載Bukalapak app的運動(#UninstallBukalapak),佐科威卻出面介入調停:「希望大家停止卸載活動,因為我們必須鼓勵那些有創意和創造力的年輕人不斷的向前邁進,持續創新。」大度的展現自己支持新創的理念。

隨著獨角獸企業(unicorns)近幾年對於印尼的經濟成長顯得越來越重要,佐科威也陸續設立了許多對創業友善的政策,從2015年至2017年已做了16點改善投資環境的方案,也期望在2020年能扶植1000家以上的新創公司。這些政策包含了媒合在地企業與海外投資者的計畫、發放補助金給孵蛋器、降低電子商務公司申請低息貸款的門檻,也提供年營業額低於480萬印尼盾的公司簡化的稅務程序。

 「雖然印尼經濟已經有一定程度的穩定,但我仍不滿意,我們的投資環境還不夠吸引人。」

佐科威也在今年4月放寬50個行業的外資限制,稱之為「爆炸性改革」(“big bang”),也宣布印尼未來會持續開放、放寬投資限制、精簡法規,以吸引更多外資挹注印尼,刺激印尼的經濟成長,讓許多外國的企業非常的樂見,也不禁讚賞:「佐科威近日的經濟改革正朝著正確的方向在前進。」

奪下下個5年,創造印尼經濟高峰

「在2025年讓印尼晉升中高所得國」是印尼政府的目標,若佐科威如快速統計結果一樣順利連任總統,持續經濟改革,這樣的目標指日可待,對外資開放可望再創高峰,創業環境也勢必會更加友善。雖然情況樂觀,但一切還是未定數,待5月22日統計結果出爐後,許多尚在觀望中的外資才能決定其在印尼拓展的下一步,讓我們一起持續關注印尼的發展。

 

STARTBOARD團隊整理報導/許翔宇撰文

 

※參考資料

  1. Widodo courts ‘cool factor’ of unicorns to appeal to young voters (NIKKEI)
    https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Widodo-courts-cool-factor-of-unicorns-to-appeal-to-young-voters
  2. 印尼大選 佐科威可望連任總統 (聯合新聞網)
    https://udn.com/news/story/11314/3762264
  3. 快速計票領先!印尼總統佐科威「自行宣布當選」 對手拒認敗選 (Ettoday新聞雲)

https://www.ettoday.net/news/20190418/1425477.htm

  1. 「我對印尼的自由化仍不滿意」佐科威宣布大幅對外資開放 程度創10年之最(關鍵評論) https://www.thenewslens.com/article/36594
  2. 印尼大選登場!佐科威或連任 外資湧入股債市 幣值彈 (Money DJ理財網) https://www.moneydj.com/KMDJ/News/NewsViewer.aspx?a=06926da0-1829-4a27-b0ec-5909950462ce
  3. Indonesia plans “big bang” opening of economy to foreign investment (Reuters)
    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-jokowi-idUSKCN0VL0W9
  4. Indonesia’s president pledges more steps to open economy (Reuters)
    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-widodo-investment-idUSKCN0VQ2AU

STARTBOARD @ 2019 G.G.C. Internship Interview & Career Fair

Last Friday, on May 4th, 2019, G.G.C from Global Brand Management Association (GBMA) has successfully held the 2019 G.G.C. Internship Interview & Career Fair at Cosmos Hotel Taipei. The event has attracted a lot of attention thank the participation of top experts in their industries including Dr. Louis Chen – Chairman of GBMA, legislator Karen Kao, Mrs. Kao – Chairman of MIC, Mr. Leo – CEO of Private Angle Capital and Mr. Chuang – Head of Agricultural Biotechnology from KPMG.

Dr. Chen,Chun-Shan from GBMA launched an inspiring opening speech.

After the warm welcome speech and introduction from Dr. Chen, Mrs. Karen has openly discussed with students about the current government policy and the decreasing demand for Finance-related jobs and provided participants with some advice and preparation for the upcoming, emphasizing on the need of other skills, especially technological ones. Despite the political uncertainties, Mrs. Karen and Dr. Chen still showed positive prospects for young talents in Taiwan.

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Mr. Wu,Wun-Fang, one of the STARTBOARD’s investors was sharing his personal experiences on the event.

On the other hand, from the aspect of employers, representatives from KPMG and MIC described that hardworking, languages, attitude, global mind and continuously learning process are keys to success worldwide. However, in case you are ready to build up your own empire, Mr. Leo from Angle capital has a really good instruction for you which are to be the man of integrity and keep moving forward.

Time for STARTBOARD’s sharing!

The event closed after a bustling visit of students to different boots and queuing for submission of Resumes. On top of all, they have had a valuable lesson and share which would become their competitiveness on their future career path.

STARTBOARD @ INNOVATION STARTUP COMPETITION

On April 15th, STARTBOARD was honorable to get invited to “Innovation Startup Competition,” where STARBOTARD’s COO, Uniform Lin, acted as the mentor and reviewer along with a group of top-notch executives in Taiwan. It’s not only a day full of exuberance from creative startup pals but also a day nicely spent with like-minded partners who have been making all-out efforts to build up a holistic and friendly startup ecosystem in Taiwan.

Joseph A. Schumpeter, well-known for his contributions to economics, defined entrepreneurs’ pivotal roles in reforming or revolutionizing the pattern of production by exploiting an invention or an untried technological possibility, in this year, MoneyUDN sticks to the same notion and makes Innovation Startup Competition alive on stage!

Innovation Startup Competition was launched since 2017, and have been held for consecutive three years. This year, MoneyUDN has managed to unveil some of the highly potential startup teams, who have been equipped with creative solutions to pitch their services as well as products in front of the reviewers!

 

During the selection process, we’ve encountered numerous stunners that would catch your attention at the first glimpse. Ranging from biotech, meditech, big data to sound-tech, all of the participants have been making all-out efforts to showcase better solutions to society. Take 3drens for example. Via location-based data services, they can efficiently assist corporations to collect and analyze data, which ultimately optimize the operation process and cut down on the costs. Apart from that, Acura nanomedicine wowed us with their nanotech process, which has come a long way in experimenting and testing medicine by putting materials on to a larger scale. Also, Guzipbio concentrates on epigenetics and looks for further uses in DNA research!

Walking away with inspirations from diverse industries, especially in startups, makes us feel really optimistic and pumped about startup markets in Taiwan. We’re quite thankful to MoneyUDN’s invitations, which will surely level up our expertise in assisting startup teams from different fields and from ASEAN/ India!

TALENT WANTED! | STARTBOARD is looking for international talents to be our campus ambassadors!

 

If you are an eager South East Asian/Indian student in Taiwan who is interested in Entrepreneurship, join our journey from here!!!!

STARTBOARD is the first Taiwan incubator focusing on nurturing ASEAN and Indian startups. We now open a whole new Ambassador program in which international students could represent their own nation in Taiwan. Let’s help us to connect to your own community’s talents in all fields and support them to build up their business right here right now.

Job descriptions:

  • Market research: provide insights from home countries or local communities
  • Market development: set up partners’ profile and communication channels
  • Brand promotion: marketing “STARTBOARD” to the public
  • Plan and execute theme nights

Benefits: 

  • Resume build up + certificate + recommendation letter
  • Internship hours
  • Flexible working time
  • Working in young, international environment
  • Personal development through workshop and training
  • Open your access to top-notch enterprises, corporations and various Governmental offices

Eligible:

  • Hold South East Asian + Indian nationality
  • Currently study or work in Taiwan
  • Highly passionate about and Interested in Entrepreneurship
  • Teamwork-oriented
  • Fluent with English communication, Chinese is a plus

Deadline: 20th May 2019

Contact: contact@startboard.co

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