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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