Katie Hsieh: 以 Taiwan Next 連結台美人才的未來 由矽谷出發⸺她讓北美台灣人的力量被世界看見

把創業熱情化為社群行動的推手

從料理創業到科技社群的推動，Taiwan Next Foundation 創辦人暨執行長 Katie Hsieh 的職涯橫跨多個領域，卻始終圍繞著一個信念——「從個人的成就，走向成為他人的推手。」
「四十歲以前我追求自我成就，如今我更關心如何幫助別人成長，回饋社會。」她笑著說。這份轉變，正是 Taiwan Next Foundation 誕生的起點。

From Founder to Community Builder

Katie Hsieh’s career has never fit neatly into one box. She started as a culinary entrepreneur and later became the founder and CEO of Taiwan Next Foundation, an organization connecting Taiwanese professionals across generations and industries in North America.
But behind her diverse journey lies a single conviction: success means lifting others as you rise.
“Before forty, I was chasing my own accomplishments,” she says with a smile. “Now, I care more about helping others grow and giving back to the community.” That shift—from personal ambition to collective purpose—became the spark that ignited Taiwan Next.

以對話為起點，凝聚北美台灣能量

改變始於疫情期間。Katie 開設 Podcast，與超過一百位矽谷企業主管、新創創辦人與投資人深度對談。「這些對話讓我看到北美台灣人的能量與潛力，若能把這些人聚在一起，會發生很了不起的事。」
2022 年，她創辦 Taiwan Tech Summit（TTS），首屆活動僅靠少數志工協力，卻吸引超過千人參與，成為矽谷年度盛會之一。延續這股動能，2024 年她正式成立 Taiwan Next Foundation，以更長遠的視野推動台美人才與產業的永續交流。

Conversations That Sparked a Movement

The story began during the pandemic, when Katie launched a podcast and interviewed more than a hundred Silicon Valley executives, founders, and investors.
“Those conversations opened my eyes,” she recalls. “I realized there’s a huge concentration of talented Taiwanese professionals here in the U.S.—and if we could bring them together, extraordinary things could happen.”
In 2022, she founded Taiwan Tech Summit (TTS). What started as a volunteer-led gathering unexpectedly drew over a thousand attendees and quickly became one of Silicon Valley’s must-attend events.
Two years later, in 2024, Taiwan Next Foundation was born—transforming that initial burst of energy into a long-term platform for sustainable collaboration between Taiwan and the U.S.

跨世代、跨領域、跨國界的「Next」

「為什麼叫 Taiwan Next？因為它代表台灣的下一步、下一代、下一個願景。」Katie 說。基金會不僅是「推手」，更是「橋樑」——連結學生、專業人士、企業家與新創團隊，打造跨越世代與地域的合作網絡。

目前，Taiwan Next Foundation在矽谷、線上舉辦各式活動，包括 Career Talk、產業論壇等，協助學生探索職涯，也幫助台灣新創在北美落地發展。「我們希望台灣人在美國能有家的感覺，在這裡找到夥伴、找到機會，甚至找到自己的未來。」

What “Next” Really Means

“Taiwan Next represents the next step, the next generation, and the next vision for Taiwan,” Katie explains.
The foundation serves as both a and a, linking students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and startups in a shared ecosystem of opportunity.
Through career talks, leadership forums, and cross-border initiatives held across Silicon Valley and beyond, Taiwan Next helps young people explore their potential—and helps startups from Taiwan land and grow in the U.S.
“Our goal,” Katie says, “is to make Taiwanese people in America feel at home—to find partners, opportunities, and perhaps even their own future.”

印象最深刻的時刻：看見連結的力量

談起最讓她難忘的瞬間，Katie 說，是親眼看見人與人之間因連結而產生改變。一位年輕志工曾告訴她，在 Taiwan Next 找到了對台灣的認同與歸屬感，「在這裡我找到未來，也找到家。」那一刻，她深深感受到這個平台的價值。

另一位新創創辦人在參加台灣 Demo Day 後，找到人生第一位投資人，寫信感謝Taiwan Next Foundation讓他的夢想被看見。Katie 微笑著說：「那封信讓我知道，我們真的在改變別人的人生。」對她而言，Taiwan Next Foundation不只是組織，更是一個讓人相遇、互相信任、共同成長的家。

The Power of Connection

When asked about the moments that have stayed with her the most, Katie doesn’t hesitate.“There was a young volunteer who once told me, ‘For the first time, I feel connected to Taiwan and to a group of people who believe in the same things I do. I’ve found my future—and a home.’ That sentence moved me deeply.”

Another moment came after a Taiwan Demo Day, when a founder wrote to tell her he had just secured his through the event—a major Silicon Valley fund. “That letter reminded me why we do this,” Katie says softly. “We’re not just building programs; we’re changing lives.”For her, Taiwan Next has become more than an organization—it’s a community built on trust, belonging, and shared growth.

在全球變局中，讓台灣價值被看見

面對供應鏈重組與國際局勢變化，Katie 對台灣的角色充滿信心。「台灣的硬體實力是世界級的，如今在 AI 與軟體整合上也開始發光。更重要的是，台灣具備開放與可靠的產業環境，這讓我們成為全球最值得信任的合作夥伴。」

她指出，從 Google、Microsoft 到 NVIDIA，各大科技公司都加碼投資台灣，顯示台灣正從「製造基地」轉型為兼具創新與研發能量的關鍵樞紐。

Taiwan’s Moment on the Global Stage

Facing supply chain restructuring and changes in the global landscape, Katie remains confident in Taiwan’s role.

“Taiwan’s hardware capabilities are world-class, and now we’re beginning to shine in AI and software integration as well. More importantly, Taiwan offers an open and reliable industrial environment, making us one of the most trusted partners in the world.”

She pointed out that from Google and Microsoft to NVIDIA, major tech companies are increasing their investments in Taiwan—showing that the island is transforming from a “manufacturing base” into a key hub of both innovation and R&D.

AI 世代的挑戰：重新定義人才與信任

「AI 改變了整個遊戲規則。以前一個團隊要五百人，現在可能只要五個人。」Katie 坦言，這波轉變對產業與職場的衝擊，甚至超過金融海嘯。
因此，Taiwan Next 將「AI 世代的人才培育」視為重要使命——推動 AI 工具與產業鏈學習，培養跨領域能力，協助人才在變化中找到立足點。

Redefining Talent in the Age of AI

“AI has completely rewritten the rules,” Katie says. “A team that once required five hundred people might now need only five.”
She believes the next decade will test not only industries but also how people think about work and identity. That’s why Taiwan Next has made AI-era talent development a key focus—helping people master new tools, expand across disciplines, and stay grounded amid rapid transformation.

海外台灣人的優勢與挑戰

Katie 認為，台灣人在美國職場上技術紮實、態度認真，但在表達自信與主動溝通上仍有提升空間。「我們習慣謙虛，卻常忘了讓別人聽見我們的聲音。」

她觀察，第一代台灣人穩健務實，第二代擁有語言與社交優勢，若能結合兩者，將成為最具力量的跨世代夥伴。

The Taiwanese Advantage—And What Still Holds Us Back

Taiwanese professionals, Katie observes, are known for their technical strength and diligence—but often struggle with self-promotion.
“We’re taught to be humble, but sometimes that humility keeps us from being heard,” she notes. “If the first generation represents steadiness, and the second brings language and confidence, then together we can become something unstoppable.”

AI 之後，更需要「人」的連結

「硬實力要與時俱進，軟實力要讓人記住你。」Katie 給新世代的建議簡潔卻深刻。她相信，AI 雖能提升效率，卻無法取代人際連結與創意。「參加活動、建立人脈、學會溝通，這些都是 AI 做不到的事。真正能讓你不被取代的，是人與人之間的信任。」

Beyond AI: What Makes Us Human

“Your hard skills should evolve, but your soft skills should make you unforgettable.”
Katie believes that in an age dominated by algorithms, genuine human connection is the new competitive edge. “AI can make you efficient,” she says, “but it can’t make you trusted. Attend events, build relationships, learn to communicate—these are the things no machine can replace.”

讓世界看見台灣的下一步

Katie 不只是創業者與社群推手，更是讓「台灣的下一步」走向世界的實踐者。透過 Taiwan Next Foundation，她正打造一個屬於台灣人的全球平台，讓更多人才與新創在國際舞台上發光發熱。

A Platform for Taiwan’s Next Chapter

More than an entrepreneur, Katie sees herself as a bridge-builder—connecting people, ideas, and futures. Through Taiwan Next, she’s creating a global platform for Taiwanese innovation and collaboration to shine on the world stage.

「我們希望成為台灣人在美國的搖籃與推手，幫助更多新創落地，打造堅實的北美台灣人網絡。」——Katie Hsieh

“We want to be both a cradle and a catalyst for Taiwanese in the U.S.—helping startups land, grow, and thrive, while building a strong, lasting network for the community.”
— Katie Hsieh