Post on 14-Aug-2015
The First Two MonthsMay/June 2015
Taiwan Startup Stadium (TSS, 台灣新創競技場) was created under HeadStart,
an initiative of Taiwan’s National Development Council. The mission of
TSS is to encourage & support Taiwan’s startups to reach global markets, and to connect international entrepreneurs with
Taiwan’s growing startup ecosystem.
About TSS
In early 2016, TSS will officially open after renovations are completed at the former Zhongshan Soccer Stadium at
Flora Expo Park. The connection between sports & startups is deeply
embedded in TSS branding, recognizing the importance of
competitiveness, persistence, teamwork, and speed.
Stadium rendering: Google Earth
Taiwan Startup Stadium (TSS) brand announced,
name & logo unveiled
Pre-Launch
TSS website & social media launch 4/21, attracting 1000+
Facebook fans in 24h
TSS opens temporary HQ, begins 2015 programming
May: A New Home
Recruitment begins for first program: Accelerator Bootcamp
10 teams complete 2-week TSS Accelerator Bootcamp, incl.
mock applications & interviews by Kai-fu Lee & Wayne Huang
June: Programs Kick OffTSS announces ROCK the MIC, will select 4 teams to exhibit at
RISE Conference 7/31-8/1
Year One Focus:
Building Global Trajectories
Accelerators
Work with overseas accelerator partners & build programs to:
• Increase # of applicants • Increase % of teams accepted • Reduce $$ burden of overseas stay
Mentors
Connect Founders League & Industry Advisors with startups to:
• Share overseas experience • Offer go-‐to-‐market guidance • Provide industry expertise in diverse areas
Investors / Angels
Collaborate with local and international investment partners to:
• Attract & inject new funding sources • Achieve higher hit % • Increase deal sizes
2015-2016 Programs
Direct programming will fall under 8 key areas, and will be rolled out gradually over
2015 and 2016 leading up to the grand opening of TSS at Zhongshan Soccer Stadium.
Additional Year One objectives include
international marketing & PR on behalf of both TSS and
the Taiwan startup ecosystem as a whole.
�Coach teams to apply for 10+ accelerators in U.S., Europe & Asia through 2-week Accelerator Bootcamp
�USD $20,000 subsidy to sponsor 90-day overseas immersions�Opportunities to join international roadshows
*Exclusive support LOI signed with most partners above
Top U.S. Accelerators Asia Accelerators
Accelerators
Top U.S. Accelerators Europe/Asia Accelerators
54 Teams Applied
10 Teams Completed Bootcamp
Mock Interviews with Wayne Huang & Kai-fu Lee
Bootcamp Programming
Learning from Accelerator Partners &
Alumni
• Networking Workshop
• Final 3 Live Pitch &
Onstage Interviews
Bootcamp Closing Night
Bootcamp Squad 1: Ready to go global!
� Raise investment attention/awareness toward TW start-ups� Bridge technology/product synergies among portfolio companies
Early stage institutional investment partners
NDC national fund partners (US$104M for 5 VCs, more to come)
Investment Partnerships
*Exclusive support LOI signed with all partners above
Corporate PartnershipsTSS corporate partners have signed on to provide needed services & support to startups
1:1 advisory + office hours + founders talks
Mentorship
• Alvin Woon – Founder Re.mu, Co-founder, Plurk (international) • Bruce Chen – Co-founder, Installments (Silicon Valley) • Chaming Chang & Jamy Lin – Chairman & GM, Sunfun Info/iPartment (China, Taiwan) • Charles Chin – Co-founder & CEO, WritePath (international) • Ching-Mei Chen – Co-founder, PicCollage (Taipei/international) • Chris Lin – Co-founder & CEO, KKBOX • Cjin Cheng – Venture Partner, 500 Startups (international) • Duck Hsieh & Dave Chien – Founder & Co-founder, Gixia • David Chiou – CEO, Groundhog Technologies (international) • Jake Lin – PebbleWatch (Silicon Valley) • Jeff Kuo – Co-founder & CEO, Gogolook (Asia) • John Fan – CEO & Co-founder, PicCollage (San Francisco/Taipei) • Kai Huang – Co-founder & CEO, RedOctane/Guitar Hero (Silicon Valley) • Kevin Chen – Founder & Executive Director, Eliv International (Southeast Asia, Taiwan) • Mark Sung – Founder & CEO, Zillians (international) • Max Huang – Partner, International Date Line Capital (China, Taiwan) • Paul Wu – Founder, Gmobi (Southeast Asia, emerging market) • Peter Yen – Co-founder & CEO, Pinkoi • Royce YC Hong – CEO & Big Head of Design , IPEVO (U.S. market) • Steven Ho – Founder & Chairman, Nine-Yi Capital (Asia, Taiwan) • Victor Shen – Co-founder & Ex-CTO, Ubitus • Victor Wu – CEO, Vpon (Taiwan, China) • Wayne Huang – Founder & CEO, Armorize (Silicon Valley, Taiwan) • Weiting Liu – Co-founder & CEO, Codementor (international) • Wretch Chien – Founder, Wretch.cc (Silicon Valley)
Mentorship: Founders League
• Akio Tanaka – Co-founder & Managing Partner, Infinity Ventures (Pan Asia) • Ben Tsiang – Co-founder, CNEX / Co-founder, SINA (greater China) • Bryan Yao – Co-founder & COO, Fast Track Project Management Services • C.K. Cheng – U.S. GM, Acorn Pacific Ventures (Silicon Valley) • CY Tan – Leads the PayPal and Braintree • Jerry Yang – Partner, Hardware Club • Kai-Fu Lee – CEO & Founder, Innovation Works (Greater China) • Lee-Feng Chien – MD, Google Taiwan • Matt Cheng – Founder & Managing Partner, Cherubic Ventures • Phil Chen – CCO, HTC • Pijan Wu – Partner, LCS Law Firm (Taipei & international) • Ping Chu – Co-Founder, Forward Taiwan (entrepreneurship) • Rose Tsou – SVP & MD, Yahoo! APAC (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia) • William Bao Bean – Investment Parner, SOS Ventures (China & pan Asia) • Yee-Ming Tan – Co-founder, Forward Taiwan (leadership coach)
Mentorship: Industry Advisors
Premier Mao Visit� Received updates on TSS programming� Special guest: Dave McClure of 500 Startups
5/20 TSS at Bnext MeetTaipei
5/1 TSS Mentors Mixer
6/13-14 TSS & Hackathon Taiwan
6/26 Investors Mixer
Community Outreach
6/1 Web Summit Founder Mixer @TSS
International Outreach
TSS at Echelon Asia 2015, Singapore
Attracting Overseas Entrepreneurs
Landing Support @TSS
• Entrepreneur visa (1+2 years)
• Working space• Recruiting support • Links to startup
ecosystem • Networking • Local entity registration,
legal, financial service set-up support
Why Taiwan?
� $$$ Funding. NDC national fund injecting US$400M into early stage investment thru global VC partners
� Engineering talents. Solid training, global stack, stable/loyal (ref: Google Taiwan 300+ ppl team driving global Chrome & Android development)
� Plan ahead for IoT. Long hardware reputation & complete ecosystem here (ref: Tesla, Pebble Watch, GoPro have built parts of their products in Taiwan. Nest is now setting up its first & only Asia center in Taiwan recruiting Nest Labs talents http://nest.jobs/twn/jobs/
� Lower burn rate: rent, payroll, living costs, world’s best national health insurance plan
More information
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Taiwan Startup Stadium or 台灣新創競技場