2019.09.01
In today’s rapidly changing environment, the evolution of various industrial technologies has not only brought new economic opportunities but also formed a new wave of competitive pressures and challenges. In order to help the startups to grasp the key points to success, the entrepreneurs and the delegates of the incubator from the United States, France and Japan are invited to StartUP@Taipei Global Linkage Forum to share the flexible responses and attitudes in the face of emerging work patterns. Besides, there will also be a panel discussion which focuses on how the startups use the advantages of cross-border and cross-domain thinking to develop marketing strategies and expand international business opportunities.
Kevin Kung earned his Ph.D. in the field of biofuels and renewable energy in 2017 from MIT. He is the founder of Takachar, a company that focused on turning unmanaged agricultural residues into charcoal through a reactor that enables small-scale, portable, and decentralized biomass conversion, saving transportation cost. In this forum, he will share the inspirations that he gained during his 8 years at MIT.
Loïc DOSSEUR is the CEO of Paris & Co, an innovation and economic development agency of the Paris Metropolitan Area. Paris & Co works closely with more than 100 French companies and manages 14 thematic innovation platforms in Paris. Each year, more than 500 startups benefit from the support programs.
Yoshiaki Ito is the CEO of X-TANK, a consulting firm that supports organizations to grow business. Though Japanese by nationality, Ito was born and raised in Bangkok and earned his higher education in the U.S., his border-blurring background and diverse resume may explain why his business approaches are often a blend of the foreign and familiar.
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
| 09:30-10:00 | Registration | |
| 10:00-10:05 | Opening | |
| 10:05-10:10 | Remarks | Chung-chieh Lin Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government |
| 10:10-10:30 | What MIT taught me: Exploration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Kevin Kung Founder/CTO, Takachar |
| 10:30-10:50 | Starting business in Paris: experiences about incubating international startups | Loïc DOSSEUR CEO, Paris & Co |
| 10:50-11:20 | Tips to Innovation: How to drive new business creation | Yoshiaki Ito CEO, X-TANK |
| 11:20-11:50 | Panel discussion: cross-border, cross-domain, expanding international business opportunities | Panelists: Kevin Kung, Loïc DOSSEUR, Yoshiaki Ito |
Loïc Dosseur / France / Paris&Co CEO
Loïc DOSSEUR is the CEO of Paris & Co, an innovation and economic development agency of the Paris Metropolitan Area. Paris & Co works closely with more than 100 French companies and manages 14 thematic innovation platforms in Paris. Each year, more than 500 startups benefit from the support programs.
Yoshiaki Ito / Japan / X-TANK CEO
Yoshiaki Ito is the CEO of X-TANK, a consulting firm that supports organizations to grow business. Though Japanese by nationality, Ito was born and raised in Bangkok and earned his higher education in the U.S., his border-blurring background and diverse resume may explain why his business approaches are often a blend of the foreign and familiar.
Kevin Kung / USA / Takachar Founder/CTO
Kevin Kung earned his Ph.D. in the field of biofuels and renewable energy in 2017 from MIT. He is the founder of Takachar, a company that focused on turning unmanaged agricultural residues into charcoal through a reactor that enables small-scale, portable, and decentralized biomass conversion, saving transportation cost. In this forum, he will share the inspirations that he gained during his 8 years at MIT.
Time：Nov. 12,2019 9:30-11:50
Venue：Syntrend Creative Park 5F(No. 2, Sec. 3, Civic Blvd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City)
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