Meet Global Startup Beer Time

Breaking boundaries and building bridges

It's time to have Meet Global Startup Beer Time 🍻

After the opening day of Computex, come join us for a fun evening at CDIB Capital Innovation Accelerator for a networking event like no other! Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and startup enthusiasts from around the world. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and enjoy some refreshing beers together !

✨ Networking with international entrepreneurs, VCs and the ecosystem supporters!

🍺 Enjoying the local Taiwan Beer and food!

🔥 Learning the market insights and fun stories from global startups' fireside chat!

• Moderator: Kyle Chen, Chief Community Builder, Meet Global
• Masaaki Sugimoto, Co-Founder & Board Director, Elephantech Inc
• Iris Anson, Co-Founder & CEO, Etiq AI
• Nathan Caughel, Sales VP, Soundskrit
• Gary Tsai, Strategic Account Manager, Soundskrit

Masaaki Sugimoto, Co-Founder & Board Director, Elephantech Inc

Co-founded Elephantech Inc., formerly known as AgIC Inc. in 2014. Appointed as a Director in 2014. He holds a Master of Science degree from the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo.

Iris Anson, Co-Founder & CEO, Etiq AI

Iris Anson is the CEO and co-founder of Etiq AI. Prior to Etiq, she worked in the financial services industry for a few years, then spent five years building and growing her first tech start-up. During her startup journey, she has raised multi-million USD funding and sold to large international corporate clients, withstanding all the ups and downs of a startup environment. She will be happy to share her experiences so far.

Nathan Caughel, Sales VP, Soundskrit

Nathan Caughel is the VP of Sales for Soundskrit, a Canadian MEMS microphone startup offering embedded audio solutions. As a global business executive, Nathan has over 15 years of experience introducing new and innovative technologies to a range of industries. He has specific expertise related to initiating sales pipeline growth during the startup phase, having helped multiple semiconductor startups develop an international sales strategy.

Gary Tsai, Strategic Account Manager, Soundskrit

Gary Tsai is the Strategic Account Manager for the Taiwan market at Soundskrit, a Canadian startup specializing in MEMS microphones and embedded audio solutions. With over 12 years of experience in acoustic ODM/OEM products, he provides comprehensive product introductions, new acoustic technologies, and optimizes the entire project development process for renowned global brands.

Organizer — Meet Global

All-in-one platform showcasing technology, innovation and startups in Taiwan

Meet is a platform that supports the startup ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs to funding, networks, and global opportunities through media, events, and expos like Meet Taipei, serving as a hub for growth and international exposure.

Co-organizer — Garage+

Garage+ is a zero-equity incubator supported by Epoch Foundation.

In 1998, Epoch initiated an educational program, Epoch School, to cultivate young talents' entrepreneurship. It has generated more than 80 startups. In 2008, Garage+ was founded to support entrepreneurs, focused on early-stage startups in AI, Big Data, IoT, Smart Device, Healthcare, and Green Tech. Since 2014, more than 565 startups have resided in Garage+, including 285 international startups.

Partner — CDIB Capital Innovation Accelerator

CDIB Capital Innovation Accelerator is a 2017 vintage venture capital fund managed by CDIB Capital Group. The fund is located in Taipei, Taiwan and will invest in the United States and Asia. The fund targets information technology, business products and services (B2B) and consumer products and services (B2C) sectors.