SIC SG | Silicon Valley Venture Insights × Startup EIOFS Evaluation Workshop
Silicon Valley Investment Insights × Early Indicators of Future Success (EIOFS) Deep Dive × Hands-on Startup Evaluation
🌐Gain firsthand Silicon Valley venture insights and explore the future of AI-driven innovation — don’t miss this cross-border deep dive!
Amid the AI revolution, Taiwan has become a key global hub, delivering end-to-end AI solutions from advanced semiconductors to smart robotics and AIoT devices.
With strengths spanning 2nm chip processes, liquid-cooled data centers, AI machine vision, and robotics, Taiwan provides solid technical support for global innovation. As Silicon Valley capital and Singapore’s financial platforms converge around AI, Taiwan’s AI supply chain is uniquely positioned for global expansion and cross-border collaboration.
This event combines Silicon Valley venture insights, startup pitching, and a hands-on evaluation workshop — allowing participants not only to learn from leading cross-border investment experiences but also to engage directly in startup assessment and interactive discussions, sharpening their market perspectives and enhancing evaluation skills.
We warmly invite anyone interested in startup investing, angel investing, or impact investing — especially those tracking the rise of Taiwan’s AI ecosystem — to join us and capture the next wave of global opportunities!
｜Participation and Fees｜
SIC Members: Free Admission
Non-Members:
Super Early Bird (Register by May 10): SGD 30 (including food and beverages)
Early Bird (Register by May 20): SGD 50 (including food and beverages)
General Admission Price: SGD 80 (including food and beverages)
｜Masterclass: Silicon Valley Venture Insights｜
David Wu, Partner at Acorn Pacific Ventures, will join us in Singapore on May 28 to share exclusive insights from Silicon Valley. He will discuss Acorn Pacific Ventures’ latest investment focus, outlook on Southeast Asia’s venture landscape, and the key principles of investment that remain unchanged even in turbulent times.
David Wu brings over two decades of cross-border entrepreneurship and investment experience spanning Silicon Valley, Taiwan, and Asia. He has held leadership roles at major global IT firms, international professional sports organizations, and several Web1, Web2, and Web3 startups, successfully driving multiple ventures and exits.
David holds a Master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and has been recognized by Global Views Monthly as one of the Top 100 Global Chinese Influencers. He is also a renowned columnist and startup ecosystem thought leader, active across Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and Silicon Valley.
In this Masterclass, David will focus on:
Acorn Pacific Ventures’ recent investment moves in Silicon Valley and Southeast Asia
Evolving trends and strategy shifts in early-stage venture investments
Navigating volatility: what changes, and what remains fundamental
How Asian startups can leverage regional advantages to build cross-border growth paths
In particular, David will highlight how Taiwan’s AI startup ecosystem is emerging as a critical link in the global AI supply chain — creating unique opportunities for forward-looking investors and entrepreneurs.
｜Startup Evaluation Workshop｜Demystifying EIOFS: Early Indicators of Future Success｜
In the Workshop session, David Wu will guide participants through practical application of the EIOFS framework — a model identifying critical growth indicators at various early stages of startup development, including market validation, revenue growth, user retention, gross margin, and profitability.
Through real-world startup cases, David will demonstrate how to apply EIOFS to assess early-stage growth potential and scalability, giving participants hands-on practice in startup evaluation.
Additionally, participants will get a firsthand look at startup teams from Taiwan’s AI sector, gaining insights into the latest technologies and innovations shaping the next phase of the global AI-driven economy.
｜Agenda｜
18:00–18:30｜Registration & Dinner
18:30–19:20｜Masterclass: Silicon Valley Venture Insights
19:30–20:20｜Startup Pitch + Live Q&A: Two Startup Teams Pitch and Interactive Q&A
20:30–21:30｜Hands-on Workshop: EIOFS Case Study and Startup Deep-Dive Evaluation
｜Speakers and Guests｜
David Wu｜Partner, Acorn Pacific Ventures
David is a distinguished venture capitalist and entrepreneur with extensive cross-border experience spanning Silicon Valley, Taiwan, and Asia.
His background includes leadership roles at global IT firms, professional sports organizations, and multiple successful exits across Web1, Web2, and Web3 sectors. He holds a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University and has been recognized as a Top 100 Influential Person by Global Views Monthly. David is also a columnist and frequent speaker on topics related to innovation, cross-border investments, and startup ecosystems.
Amos Huang｜Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Sustainable Impact Capital (SIC)
Amos Huang is a serial entrepreneur with a focus on the development of the internet industry and global trends. He founded Viscovery, an image recognition technology company, which secured over NT$500 million in investment. He also co-founded PezzaLoan, a fintech company dedicated to providing accessible financing solutions for startups from a financial inclusion perspective.
In addition, Amos is an active member of several renowned organizations, including AAMA and 36Kr Beijing. He has published more than six international academic papers, holds six domestic and international R&D patents, and is a recipient of the Pan Wen-Yuan Foundation Young Researcher Innovation Award.