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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: meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: meetstartup.pse.is/4hhbhg Produced by Meet Global, Business Next Media *Special Thanks: Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National D... more

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Latest Episodes

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 T... more

Taiwan Meets Japan: How Founders Can Win in Each Other's Markets

Japan and Taiwan are neighbours with overlapping supply chains — yet founders crossing between them keep making the same avoidable mistakes.

This episode features Kazumi Otani, a Japa... more

The Last Programming Language: Why Prompts Could Replace Code

Guest: Greg Tanaka — CEO & Founder, Prompt Driven

Writing code may no longer be the developer's primary job. Greg Tanaka argues that natural language is becoming the next — and perhaps fi... more

In this episode, we sit down with Cher Sion, Quan, Chairman and Advisor of 3D/CP-GENAI, to discuss why he chose Taiwan as the launchpad for AI-powered 3D-printed construction. Beyond the technology, Quan shares his vision for Taiwan's role in the fut... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Lin Tanaka
Guest with a background in hardware design, politics, and AI-driven software development
Prompt Driven / last programming language advocate
Episode: EP3-47 | 【 VC Talks 】The Last Programming Language: Why Prompts Could Replace Code
Cher Sion Quan
Chairman and Advisor of 3D Cp-Genai
3D Cp-Genai
Episode: EP3-46 | The Taiwan Advantage: The Connections Every Global Founder Should Make
Michelle Cheng
Technology journalist with Silicon Valley background; focuses on AI hardware and ecosystem
GMSV (NGO)
Episode: EP3-37 | What Makes AI Leaders Different? The Taiwan Connection Behind Jensen Huang and the AI Boom
Felix Oen
Co-founder, mentor, and venture partner with extensive involvement in biomedical innovation
Nutella Biosciences
Episode: EP3-35 | 【 VC Talks 】The MedTech Visionary: Felix Oen’s Strategy for Clinical Innovation
Charles Huang
Retired video game entrepreneur, founder of Red Octane
Red Octane
Episode: EP3-33 | 【 VC Talks 】Charles Huang: Relationship EQ as a Founder's Most Valuable Asset
Volker Heistermann
Advisor at Silicon Valley Hub, founder of Mosaic Venture Lab
Mosaic Venture Lab; Silicon Valley Hub
Episode: EP3-31 | 【 VC Talks 】 Volker Heistermann | Building Real Relationships in the Tech Ecosystem
Andy Lombard
Founder and Managing Partner, Tesoro Venture Capital
Tesoro Venture Capital
Episode: EP3-21 | VC Talks: Andy Lombard | Tesoro VC : Linking TSMC to the U.S.
Shao-Yu Jheng
PhD candidate in economics at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: EP3-19 | VC Talks: Shao-Yu Jheng | Why Reindustrialization Fails Without Global Supply Networks
Tim Chen
Founder/GP at Essence VC, focus on early-stage infrastructure and AI-related startups
Essence VC
Episode: EP3-15 | VC Talks:Timothy Chen | How AI Is Redefining Early-Stage Venture Investing ft. Uly Su

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Insightful show that must be subscribed!

    I literally listen to every single episode. Love how the series were designed, I’ve learned so much from all the talks. It is a great podcast that I’ll recommend to friends. It gave me the knowledge of how and why Taiwan is so important to the global economy!

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    5
    chloejonesuk
    Taiwan3 years ago
  • ❤️

    Loved your latest episode! Please share more stories for those tech companies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jinnnnnnnnnnnniii
    Taiwan4 years ago
  • Awesome!!!

    I’ve subscribed this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hsuan_0414
    Taiwan4 years ago
  • A good show to subscribe!

    Interesting and useful content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wang rolllll
    Taiwan4 years ago
  • So insightful!

    Learned a lot about Taiwan’s tech

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    komiba
    Taiwan4 years ago

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EP3-47 | 【 VC Talks 】The Last Programming Language: Why Prompts Could Replace Code
Q: Why is English considered the most expressive yet ambiguous, and how can it be reliable as a programming interface?
English is expressive but not deterministic, so reliability comes from establishing formal verification-like workflows around prompts, akin to how Verilog evolved through Synopsys to become the source of truth despite its own non-determinism. The idea is to build robust, repeatable processes that translate prompts into verifiable outcomes.
EP3-47 | 【 VC Talks 】The Last Programming Language: Why Prompts Could Replace Code
Q: What exactly is prompt-driven development and how is it different from vibe coding?
Prompt-driven development uses natural language prompts to drive the generation of software, focusing on high-level intent rather than editing exact Python or TypeScript code. It aims to keep the source of truth in prompts, enabling much smaller and more readable representations that can be regenerated to produce fresh, potentially better code, while reducing accumulative patching and technical debt.
EP3-39 | 【 VC Talks 】Beyond the Fab: What It Really Takes to Build a Semiconductor Ecosystem
Q: What are the main challenges in building a semiconductor ecosystem in the US?
Beyond building fabs, the ecosystem needs a tightly linked supply chain, talent, and policy support that makes collaboration across startups, suppliers, and manufacturers viable; cost is a factor, but strategic advantages lie in software, AI-enabled design, and a capable startup ecosystem.
EP3-39 | 【 VC Talks 】Beyond the Fab: What It Really Takes to Build a Semiconductor Ecosystem
Q: Do you might give us a roughly idea how the supply chain looks like?
The supply chain starts with IP and design tools (EDA), moves through fabless IC design, then to foundries, and ends with packaging/testing; each segment has key players and dependencies that collectively enable manufacturing. The ecosystem requires geographic proximity and cross-functional collaboration to work smoothly.
EP3-13 | VC Talks:Dr. Wesley Chu | U.S. Reindustrialization & the “Made with Taiwan” Era
Q: Could you tell us more about next steps and what might happen in the three to five years in semiconductor and hardware manufacturing?
The guest outlines a strategy emphasizing flexible national approaches, expanded international collaboration, and the importance of science parks and integrated AI infrastructure to accelerate U.S. and Taiwan-friendly manufacturing shifts.

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