Written by: Uly Su, Taiwan Next Startup Team Leader

I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank all of you—our incredible volunteers—for your tireless support and passion during the Taiwan Demo Day on March 15.

Because of your collective effort, we welcomed over 400 attendees, including around 60 investors from across the Bay Area and beyond. The energy in the room was electric, and that’s something no agenda or program alone can create—it comes from people like you showing up, giving your time, and bringing your best selves to the table.

Thanks to you, not only did the event run smoothly and professionally, but we also achieved something much bigger: we helped tell Taiwan’s innovation story on a global stage. The event was covered in multiple Mandarin and English media outlets, including 中央社, Taiwan’s national news agency, and sparked meaningful attention across both the Taiwanese and U.S. startup ecosystems. That visibility is priceless, and it simply wouldn’t have happened without this community stepping up.

Events like these are about much more than just startups pitching on stage—they’re about building bridges, creating trust, and showing the world that Taiwan has world-class talent, ambition, and heart. And each one of you played a key role in making that message loud and clear.

So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for believing in this mission, for showing up early and staying late, for troubleshooting on the fly, and for being the heartbeat of this event.

We made something special together—and we’re just getting started.