Taiwan Demo Day NYC｜What We Built, What Comes Next

From Taipei to NYC — Taiwan startups made their mark!

The IP2 Scale Out: U.S. East Coast Acceleration Program culminated with a successful Taiwan Demo Day on June 26!

Event Recap｜What We Left Behind—and What We’re Taking Forward

From Taipei to New York, Demo Day was more than just presentations and pitches. It became a launchpad for Taiwanese startups to enter the market, build real connections, and spark international opportunities—the truest reflection of what the IP2 Scale Out program looks like on the ground in NYC.

The Demo Day was held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York (TECO).

Held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York (TECO), the event was co-hosted by i2i and American accelerator EntreCamp. After four weeks of intensive workshops and direct engagement with NY Tech Week, 15 Taiwanese startups finally took the stage to present their visions to an audience of investors, industry leaders, and media.

Ambassador Tom Chih-Chiang Lee, Director-General of TECO, delivered opening remarks at the event.

But this wasn’t just a one-way pitch—it was a two-way dialogue about opportunity. During their time in New York, here are the remarkable milestones:

• Connected with over 200 key industry stakeholders

• Secured investor commitments

• Initiated strategic discussions with U.S. corporate partners

• Reimagined product-market fit for the U.S. landscape

• Found potential collaborators

• Began forming local teams or expanded their presence

Behind these outcomes are stories of breakthroughs, learning, and real market entry—clear proof that Taiwan’s startups are ready to take on the global stage.

A Collective Effort: Gratitude to the Changemakers Behind the Scenes

These milestones wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our Advisory Board—a dedicated group of experts helping Taiwan startups connect with the East Coast market.

Spanning key sectors including VC, finance, healthcare, legal, SaaS, retail, and fintech, this team provided strategic guidance, deal flow insights, and market validation—serving as a crucial launchpad for market entry.

A heartfelt thank you to our advisors:

• Terry Hsiao (Chairman) – Renowned serial entrepreneur, angel investor, President of Monte Jade DC, and Chief Strategy Officer at Kaleyra

• Andy (Huai-Ping) Chen – Director of Finance at Honest Health, former strategy lead at Aledade, and a healthcare VC expert

• Vivian Young – Global Head of Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs at JPMorgan Chase, with deep expertise in cross-border wealth and asset management

• Mo Lam – Founder of Ethos Software, focused on SaaS investments and Search Fund M&A

• Jess Liu – Partner at Nationwide Ventures, Senior Principal at Blue Ivy Ventures (Yale-affiliated), with a focus on fintech, AI/ML, and cybersecurity M&A

• Humphrey Chen – Co-founder of CLIPr, expert in product operations and M&A, with exits totaling over $15M in fintech and communications

• Ivan (Chen-Ping) Lin – Product Lead at Concordia and Superlogic, with 10+ years in fintech and blockchain product development

• Saint Hung – Founder of Universal Processing, a specialist in retail and payment infrastructure, who has guided many F&B and e-commerce brands into the U.S. market

• Lei (Chuang) Cochran – Former executive at GSK, Morphotek, Eisai, JNJ, and others, with 20+ years in international drug development, clinical trials, and regulatory strategy. Brings deep experience in startup operations, due diligence, and post-M&A integration.

• Hewett Chiu – CEO of RaisingHealth, senior official at the NYC Department of Health, focused on health innovation and impact investing

To all the founders, mentors, investors, and partners—thank you for creating a Demo Day that was more than just a stage performance. It was a real-world market test, a doorway to trust-building, and a conversation about future possibilities to help Taiwan startups stand taller on the global stage.

We look forward to continuing this journey with our global partners and Taiwan’s brightest founders—to discover what’s next in the path of rapid growth and global innovation.