Discover Taiwan's most innovative minds in "Taiwanese Change Makers," a podcast featuring conversations with the island's groundbreaking entrepreneurs, technologists, artists, and scientists. Each episode uncovers the stories and insights of visionaries who are shaping Taiwan's future through cutting-edge startups, technological breakthroughs, artistic innovation, and scientific discovery. Join me, Adrian de Courcey, as we explore the ideas and passion driving Taiwan's emergence as a global hub of creativity and innovation.
From Branding to Triathlons: Richard devries on Helping Taiwanese Businesses Go Global
Host Adrian de Courcey interviews Richard devries, founder and CEO of Geber Consulting, about helping Taiwanese businesses achieve global expansion through strategic branding.
8 Jul 2025
From NASA to Taiwan: Kara Atchison on Supply Chain Innovation & Building Resilient Businesses
Kara Atchison, engineer and entrepreneur, discusses her experiences at NASA and launching SCM Solutions in Taiwan, highlighting the impact of geopolitical shifts on supply chains in an interview with Adrian de Courcey.
25 Jun 2025
Taiwan’s Talent Whisperer: Alan McIvor on Music, Money and Making Change
Adrian de Courcey interviews Alan McIvor, a headhunter and former musician, about his unconventional career path and his impact on Taiwan's talent industry, highlighting reinvention and risk-taking.
6 Jun 2025
Pivots & Persistence: Elias Ek’s Entrepreneurial Journey in Taiwan
Host Adrian de Courcey interviews Elias Ek, a serial entrepreneur, about his experiences building businesses in Taiwan as an immigrant, revealing the challenges and rewards of his entrepreneurial journey.
27 May 2025
From Film to Whisky: Kaitlyn Tsai on Shaping Taiwan's Global Brand Story
Kaitlyn Tsai discusses her transition from film production with Chi Po-lin to shaping Taiwan's global brand as a whisky brand ambassador in an interview with Adrian de Courcey.
10 May 2025
The Algorithm of Sustainability: Deral Chen’s Blutech and the Future of Smart Energy
In this episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, host Adrian de Courcey sits down with Deral Chen, founder of Blutech, an award-winning green tech company pioneering industrial IoT solutions for smart energy management. Deral shares his remarkable journey from studying quantum computing in the 1990s to building a mission-driven company at the forefront of Taiwan’s net-zero ambitions. He discusses: Overcoming the challenges of bootstrapping a start-up with just his wife and personal savingsHow Blut...
3 May 2025
From Ironman to Impact: Revital Shpangental's Story of Building a Business and a Greener Future in Taiwan.
In this episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, Adrian de Courcey sits down with Revital Spangenthal - entrepreneur, ESG advisor and endurance athlete to explore why Taiwan is a thriving hub for innovation, sustainability and business growth in Asia. With over 25 years of experience guiding global tech companies into Asian markets, Revital shares key insights on Taiwan’s competitive edge in semiconductors, AI, healthcare, and even agriculture. She also discusses the importance of long-term thinki...
26 Apr 2025
From Taipei to the World: Kimmy Chen’s Journey in Tech and the Power of Curiosity.
In this episode of Taiwanese Changemakers, host Adrian de Courcey sits down with Kimmy Chen, Managing Director of Kukozi, to explore Kimmy’s remarkable career spanning tech leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation across Asia. From growing up in Taipei to studying in Canada, working in Brazil and launching ventures in Taiwan and beyond, Kimmy shares: How early curiosity led to tech entrepreneurship and global markets.Key lessons from building e-commerce platforms including iKala and ShopB...
30 Mar 2025
The Science of Resilience: How En-chia Tsai Balances Biotech Innovation and Social Impact. A Conversation with En-chia Tsai, Executive Director of Bened Biomedical & Chairwoman of Taipei Women’s Rescue Foundation
In this episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, host Adrian de Courcey sits down with En-chia Tsai, an award-winning entrepreneur, co-founder of Bened Biomedical (a pioneering neurobiotics company), and chairwoman of the Taipei Women’s Rescue Foundation. En-chia shares her journey from studying abroad in Ireland and the UK to leading groundbreaking research in psychobiotics—probiotics that improve neurological health for conditions such as, autism, Parkinson’s, and depression. She discusses how B...
20 Mar 2025
From Harvard to Home and the Search for Taiwan's Hidden Gems: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition with Annie Huang (Managing Partner of Floreo Capital)
Join Adrian de Courcey in this insightful episode of Taiwanese Change Makers as he sits down with Annie Huang, the pioneering Managing Partner of Floreo Capital. Annie, a Harvard Business School graduate, is bringing the innovative concept of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) to Taiwan, revolutionising the way SMEs approach succession and growth. Discover Annie's remarkable journey, from her upbringing in Taiwan to her transformative experiences at Harvard, where she was exposed to d...
20 Mar 2025
Journalism, Activism, and the Art of Storytelling: A Conversation with Brian Hioe (Editor of New Bloom Magazine)
In this episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, host Adrian de Courcey sits down with Brian Hioe, a multifaceted force in Taiwan’s media, activism, and cultural scenes. Brian is one of the founders of New Bloom Magazine, an online publication dedicated to covering activism, social issues, and youth politics across Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region. As a journalist and commentator, he has contributed to major outlets like The Guardian, The Washington Post, Al Jazeera, and the BBC. Brian is also t...
1 Mar 2025
Transforming Tomorrow: Climate Action with Tammy Hu (Co-Founder of B Lab Taiwan and DOMI)
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Tammy Hu, a social entrepreneur transforming Taiwan's approach to sustainability. From her beginnings in banking and fashion to becoming the co-founder of B-Lab Taiwan and Domi, Tammy’s journey illustrates the power of purpose-driven work. As she shares her unique perspective on climate action, she highlights the importance of empowering individuals and organizations to make meaningful changes. Learn about her innovative strategies for shifting mind...
Who has been a guest on Taiwanese Change Makers
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Richard devries
Kara Atchison
Alan McIvor
Elias Ek
Kaitlyn Tsai
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Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100
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