"In Taiwan, you have established companies that have been there that are global players, especially in the semiconductor and hardware side. But you know for the last 30, 40 years, you haven't seen any real, especially consumer software-based startups."
"Silicon Valley is Silicon Valley. It's special because it took 60, 70, 80 years to evolve and grow into what it is today."
"What I've been experimenting and working on more in Taiwan is actually when I do find the talented entrepreneurs and talented individuals, I try to get them to move to Silicon Valley."
"If you haven't been to Taiwan, I would urge you to just go there and experience it. It is just such a happy place to be."
Steve Chen, cofounder of YouTube, is now working to bridge Silicon Valley and Taiwan's innovation community. He aims to enhance Taiwan's startup ecosystem, particularly in consumer software, noting the lack of such startups despite Taiwan's established global companies in semiconductors and hardware. Chen acknowledges the challenges of replicating Silicon Valley's success but is experimenting with encouraging talented entrepreneurs from Taiwan to move to Silicon Valley. His personal ties to Taiwan motivate his efforts, and he invites others to experience the region's vibrant culture.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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