From Taipei to the Bay: Innovation Exchange & Mixer
SkyDeck & ITRI invite you to join us for an exclusive evening featuring dynamic Taiwanese startups who are driving innovation and making a global impact.
Connect with the SkyDeck community, explore transpacific opportunities, and engage in a vibrant exchange of ideas and discussion.
4:30 - 4:45pm: Registration
4:45 - 5:00pm: Welcome Remarks from SkyDeck and ITRI
5:00 - 5:30pm: Keynote with Pete Giordano: "From Vision to Traction: Defining Your Startup’s Serviceable Initial Market"
International founders often enter with a broad market vision but lack clarity on which customer segments are truly accessible and winnable. In this compelling keynote, Peter Giordano delves into the critical early stages of defining a startup's Serviceable Initial Market (SIM). Drawing from over three decades of experience in the tech industry, Giordano emphasizes the importance of moving beyond the Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) to focus on the tangible, achievable market segments that startups can realistically capture.
5:30 - 6:00pm: Introductions from the ITRI startups
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6:00 - 6:30pm: Happy Hour and Mixer
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About the Keynote Speaker:
Pete Giordano helps early-stage SaaS startups translate complex go-to-market problems into clear strategy by diagnosing whether challenges stem from product, market, or execution gaps. His career spans pivotal roles at DoubleClick, VMware, and Google Cloud, where he led strategy for Google Workspace's 3B users. As a two-time founder during market downturns, Pete understands firsthand the resilience needed to navigate critical transitions. Today, he serves as Executive in Residence at Scale Venture Partners, advising Series A/B companies at inflection points where GTM clarity unlocks growth. He's most effective with companies navigating early scaling, shifting sales models, or translating AI innovation into business value.