EP3-49|【VC Talks】AI Education, Gen Z, and the Future of Learning: Why This Generation Is Never Bored

EP3-49|【VC Talks】AI Education, Gen Z, and the Future of Learning: Why This Generation Is Never Bored

Author: Meet Global @Business Next Media August 10, 2026 Duration: 29:04

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AI Education, Gen Z, and the Future of Learning: Why This Generation Is Never Bored
Guest: Michael Cheng — Founder & CEO, Kikichat, and Ex-Managing Director, Drum Tower Ventures

In this episode, we speak with Kikichat founder & CEO and former Drum Tower Ventures Managing Director Michael Cheng, who spent two decades witnessing the rise of China’s startup ecosystem. He compares China’s survival-driven execution with Silicon Valley’s mission-driven innovation—and explains why Taiwan must expand beyond semiconductors into software ecosystems. Michael also explores why Gen Z may be the first generation to never experience boredom, how video became their default learning medium, and why constant digital stimulation can increase isolation. Finally, we discuss AI-powered education, the future role of teachers, and why successful startups must offer dramatically more value—not merely a 20% improvement.

  • China vs. Silicon Valley: Survival-driven execution, rapid iteration, and breakthrough innovation in the AI era
  • From Alibaba, TikTok to new platforms: How Chinese startups capture human behavior, connection, entertainment, and boredom
  • Taiwan’s next competitive advantage: Moving from semiconductor dominance to software ecosystems
  • Gen Z’s video-first learning behavior: Constant stimulation, social isolation, co-watching, and collaborative learning
  • AI-powered education startups: Video discovery, personalized learning, the future of teachers, and building products that are 10X better

AI 教育、Z 世代與學習的未來:為何這個世代不再感到無聊?

在本集節目中,我們邀請到 Kikichat 創辦人兼執行長、前鼓樓創投(Drum Tower Ventures)董事總經理鄭偉立(Michael Cheng)。擁有二十年親歷中國新創生態系崛起歷程的經驗,他在節目中深入對比中國市場「生存導向」的極致執行力與矽谷「使命驅動」的突破性創新,並精準剖析臺灣為何必須跳脫半導體的單一優勢,跨足打造軟體生態系。Michael 亦分享了 Z 世代為何成為史上第一個與無聊絕緣的群體、影音內容如何躍升為他們首選的學習媒介,以及持續性的數位刺激又為何引發孤獨感。最後,我們探討了 AI 驅動的教育轉型、教師未來的全新角色,以及新創企業若想脫穎而出,為何必須提供跨越式的價值,而非僅僅兩成的邊際改善。

  • 中國與矽谷之爭:AI 時代下的生存導向執行力、快速迭代理念與突破性創新
  • 從阿里巴巴、TikTok 到新一代平台:中國新創企業如何精準掌握人類行為、社群連結、娛樂需求與解悶心理
  • 臺灣的下一個競爭優勢:從半導體製造龍頭轉型走向軟體生態系
  • Z 世代以影音為核心的學習行為:持續性的數位刺激、社交孤立現象、共賞文化與協同學習模式
  • AI 驅動的教育新創:影音探索、個人化學習體驗、教師的角色演變,以及打造優於現有產品十倍的破局之道



📍 About Host: Uly Su
General Partner, Addins Venture
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🌏 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.
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There's a vibrant, often overlooked ecosystem of innovation humming away on an island in the Pacific. Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast pulls back the curtain on this world, offering a direct line to the founders, investors, and technologists shaping Taiwan's future. Each episode moves beyond headlines to explore the real stories behind the region's rise in cutting-edge fields like semiconductors, AI, and biotech. You'll hear candid conversations about the journey from garage to global scale, including the pursuit of that elusive unicorn status, and how these companies are building crucial bridges to markets across Asia and the world. Produced by Meet Global at Business Next Media, this series serves as an essential audio companion for anyone curious about the business and technology landscapes being redrawn today. It’s not just about what’s being built, but about the people building it and the unique position Taiwan holds in the global chain of innovation. Tune in for grounded, insightful discussions that connect the dots between ambitious ideas, practical execution, and international opportunity.
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