SIC SG | Silicon Valley Venture Insights × Startup EIOFS Evaluation Workshop

​Silicon Valley × AI Innovation × Hands-on Startup Evaluation

​​🌐Gain firsthand Silicon Valley venture insights and explore the future of AI-driven innovation !

​​Taiwan has emerged as a global AI hub — with strengths in 2nm chips, liquid-cooled data centers, AI vision, and robotics — offering solid tech support for global innovation. As Silicon Valley capital and Singapore’s financial platforms converge around AI, Taiwan’s AI supply chain is primed for global collaboration.

​​💡 This event features:

• ​​Masterclass – sharing key trends from Silicon Valley and Southeast Asia

• ​​Live Startup Pitches – spotlighting breakthrough ventures in aerospace and smart home tech

• ​​Startup Evaluation Workshop – apply the EIOFS framework to assess early-stage growth and potential

​​Perfect for those interested in AI, angel investing, or impact ventures — join us and unlock your next global opportunity.

​​🔗About Sustainable Impact Capital（SIC）

​​｜Masterclass: Silicon Valley Venture Insights｜

​​David Wu, Partner at Acorn Pacific Ventures, will share key insights on early-stage venture trends from Silicon Valley to Southeast Asia — including how Taiwan’s AI startups are becoming vital players in the global supply chain. Learn how to navigate volatility, spot lasting investment principles, and identify cross-border growth opportunities in Asia.

​​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

​​｜Startup Pitch｜

​​Two innovative startups will pitch their visions—showcasing how early-stage ventures demonstrate value, scalability, and impact.

​​✈️【Nandina REM｜A Circular Deep Tech Pioneer in Aerospace Materials】

​​Nandina REM is a Singapore-based startup transforming decommissioned aircraft parts into high-performance recycled carbon fiber using its proprietary low-temperature solvolysis process—driving circular innovation in aerospace, mobility, and clean energy.

​​🌟Key Highlights:

• ​​71% more energy-saving than conventional incineration methods and reduces manufacturing costs

• ​​First globally recognized by FAA for a recycled carbon fiber process meeting aviation-grade standards

• ​​Offers a fully integrated circular value chain: from aircraft teardown → material recovery → mechanical restoration → traceable carbon data

• ​​Backed by global partners: Qantas, JAMCO, Sumitomo Corporation

• ​​Selected as one of JEC World 2025’s Top 20 Global Startups

​​🏠【FLH｜A Smart Home Integration Leader from Taiwan】

​​FLH is a top smart home provider in Taiwan, known for seamless wireless integration and customized solutions. With 1,000+ projects nationwide, it’s trusted by tens of thousands and recognized as the country’s leading smart home brand.

​​​🌟Key Highlights:

• ​​5.3x revenue growth from 2021 to 2024, with a 3-year CAGR exceeding 74%

• ​​Serves tens of thousands of users across Taiwan, with strong brand trust and national coverage

• ​​Provides an all-in-one integrated solution with seamless compatibility across diverse smart devices and brands

• ​​Strategic collaborations across Asia and the U.S. include:

  • ​​KDDI and SoftBank (Japan)

  • ​​Singapore public housing energy-saving program

  • ​​Taiwan Mobile and AUO (Taiwan)

​​｜Startup Evaluation Workshop｜Demystifying EIOFS: Early Indicators of Future Success

​​In this hands-on workshop, David Wu will walk participants through the EIOFS framework to evaluate early-stage startups—focusing on key growth indicators such as market validation, user retention, and profitability. Through two real-world startup cases, the session will offer practical insights into the next wave of deep tech and AI innovation.

​​｜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 seasoned venture capitalist and entrepreneur with cross-border experience across Silicon Valley, Taiwan, and Asia. A Carnegie Mellon graduate, he’s led global tech firms and achieved multiple startup exits, and is recognized as a Top 100 Global Chinese Influencer and thought leader in innovation and cross-border investment.

​​Allison Hui May Nam｜Co-Founder & CCO, Nandina REM

​​Allison brings 23 years of cross-industry and cross-border experience across Greater China and Southeast Asia, with expertise in business development, partnerships, and team management. Her strong financial acumen has driven new market growth and profitability in both startups and large enterprises.

​​Edward Lee｜Founder & CEO, FLH

​​Edward Lee holds an MBA from NTU and a master’s in mechanical engineering from NCKU. With prior experience at Garmin and MOXA, he brings deep expertise in smart home and IoT technologies. Since founding FLH in 2019, he has led innovations in cross-brand device integration and AI-powered home ecosystems, delivering seamless smart living experiences through the company’s proprietary cloud platform.

​​Amos Huang｜Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Sustainable Impact Capital (SIC)

​​Amos Huang is a serial entrepreneur specializing in internet innovation and global trends. He founded Viscovery (image recognition, NT$500M raised) and co-founded PezzaLoan (fintech). An active member of AAMA and 36Kr Beijing, he holds 6 patents, has published multiple international papers, and received the Pan Wen-Yuan Young Researcher Innovation Award.