-- For English please scroll below --
【 歡迎參與「奇點台灣」第三場活動！】
奇點大學，是由Google、NASA與許多國際企業合作，創立於矽谷的科技創新學院，
專注於研究指數科技，也就是擁有爆發成長潛力的科技項目。
這些指數科技正在逐漸改變世界，
不管是人工智慧與廣告投放的結合、
區塊鏈改變傳統募資環境、
或是生物科技中基因編輯的發展等等。
究竟外國的創新生態有什麼特別之處，
讓他國產出許多影響全世界的企業。
外國與台灣創新生態又各自有哪些獨特之處？
我們很榮幸邀請到兩位擁有豐富外國創新生態經驗的講者，
Ping Wang (MaiCoin) 與 Elisa Chiu (Anchor Taiwan) 來與大家分享！
| 活動主題：外國月亮真的比較圓？國內外新創生態經驗談！|
- 開場：Kafnu與奇點大學介紹
- 如何建立台灣與美國創新生態 by Ping Wang
- 透過新創連結全球文化 by Elisa Chiu
- 結尾：奇點大學台灣計畫預告
（活動將以中英文雙語進行）
| 講者 |
+ Ping Wang
- 創業家、投資家、與各領域科技商業化及創新創業顧問
- 台灣成長最快速金融科技公司 MaiCoin 與 AMIS, Head of Ventures
- 科技部【海外人才歸國橋接方案 (LIFT) 】獲選者
- Qualcomm-Techstars Robotics Accelerator 總監
- Techstars IOT Accelerator (New York) 駐點創業家
+ Elisa Chiu
- 背景橫跨資本市場和新創生態圈
- Anchor Taiwan 創辦人，帶進來自 Y Combinator、500 Startups、Uber、Intel 等一流創業家，跨境連結產業和人才
- 籌組 Anchor Venture Partners，對提升台灣能見度注入策略投資的新動能
- 曾任職於香港摩根大通 (JP Morgan) 及歐洲最大信貸避險基金 CQS，負責亞太區可轉換公司債的投資交易
- 獲頒 2018年 40 Under 40 by Girls in Tech
| 議程 |
19:00 – 19:30 – 來賓報到
19:30 – 20:10 – 專題分享
20:10 – 20:30 – 座談時間
20:30 – 21:00 – Q&A與交流時間
活動在12樓
本活動為免費入場，現場報名會收取NT200元費用
--------------ENGLISH--------------
== Welcome to Singularity University Taiwan Initiative Series ==
Singularity University is a think-tank located in the NASA Ames Research Park in Mountain View, California, USA. Founded by the visionary founder of XPRIZE, Peter Diamandas, and head of engineering at Google, Ray Kurzweil, SU sets out to find exponential technologies (emerging technologies) that are disrupting the world we see today.
Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence disrupting the marketing industry, Blockchain changing the fundraising landscape, and Biotechnology used in genetic sequencing.
How are things done differently in startup ecosystems around the world?
How are ecosystems producing impactful companies?
What is special about the startup ecosystem in Taiwan?
We are thrilled to have two speakers well-versed in the innovative ecosystems in both Taiwan and overseas, Ping Wang (MaiCoin) and Elisa Chiu (Anchor Taiwan) to come and share their experiences!
| Topic: How Are Things Done Differently - Startup Ecosystems Around the World |
- Opening: Intro to Kafnu and Singularity University
- Building innovation ecosystems - from USA to TW & beyond by Ping Wang
- Connecting cultures through entrepreneurship - lessons from around the world by Elisa Chiu
- Closing: Teaser about the Singularity University Taiwan Initiative
(Event will be conducted in Chinese and English)
| Speakers |
+ Ping Wang
- Active entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in various areas of technology commercialization, innovation and entrepreneurship
- Head of Ventures at MaiCoin and AMIS, one of the fastest growing Fintech companies in Taiwan
- Leader in Future Trends (LIFT) fellow of Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
- Director of Qualcomm-Techstars Robotics Accelerator
- EIR at Techstars IOT Accelerator (New York)
+ Elisa Chiu
- Operates at the intersection of tech innovation, investment and cross-border collaboration
- Founder of Anchor Taiwan, bringing the world to Taiwan through entrepreneurship
- Founder of Anchor Venture Partners, an early stage investment platform
- Previously hedge fund trader at Wall Street overseeing USD 1 billion+ assets
- Awarded 40 Under 40 by Girls in Tech in 2018
| Agenda |
19:00 – 19:30 – Doors open and networking
19:30 – 20:10 – Talks delivered
20:10 – 20:30 – Panel discussion
20:30 – 21:00 – Q&A as needed, followed by networking
Event is located on 12F
Walk-ins will be subjected to a NTD200 charge.
---
關於Kafnu：
Kafnu，是位於喜馬拉雅山麓的一座小村落。攀登喜馬拉雅山的人們，總會在這裡補給物資、集結夥伴，進行攀登前的準備工作。人們在此，也總能結識同好、交換各種消息，遇見出乎意料的機會。
我們用Kafnu作為我們的品牌名稱，也是希望承襲這樣的精神，讓每個進駐的人都有機會透過互相合作、激盪、學習來成長，讓自己邁向下一座高峰。
Kafnu是一個充滿樂趣的工作與生活聚落，提供多樣化空間，從個人工作者到小型團隊，主要招募族群為科技、設計、文創及媒體類別，都能在這裡找到適合的工作環境，享用充足且多樣的工作空間。
這裡也是一個令人嚮往的生活空間，我們為你準備了充足的生活設施，讓你在此用餐、小酌、休閒、運動，以及住宿。在Kafnu，你可以與其他會員熱烈的討論，也能享受不打擾的安靜工作環境。不再需要租用昂貴且缺乏彈性的辦公室，也不必到處尋找可以插電及上網的咖啡店。
或者，也是你受到家務紛擾， 無法在家好好專心工作的一個好選擇。
你所需要的一切，都在Kafnu。
About Kafnu:
Kafnu is a small village at the foot of the Himalayas. In this village, travelers gather to restock supplies, assemble groups, and prepare for their climb. It is a community where people share their passions and interests, exchange information, and encounter unexpected opportunities.
Our shared working space service captures the spirit of Kafnu. It is a place for everyone to collaborate, inspire, and learn. It is a community of creators and innovators with the same vision for innovation, a place for collaboration and productivity. Together, we will believe we will reach the peak of success and performance.
