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.

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.

Author: Meet Global @Business Next Media March 14, 2024 Duration: 31:14

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 a preference for certain types of entrepreneurs?
3. The Taiwan B2B software industry and entrepreneurial characteristics through the eyes of Palm Drive Capital
4. How can Taiwan catch up with the generative AI wave and market opportunities?
5. What should entrepreneurs focus on? How can their product be improved, or what are others doing?
6. Observations on the transformation of Taiwan’s tech economy industry from 2016 to present
7. How to invest in and create more successful tech companies?
8. Advice for startups wanting to interact with investors.
9. What’s ahead for Palm Drive Capital?

Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 628k followers, still growing
Guest: Cathy Hwang, Venture Partner, Palm Drive Capital

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