Ever thought of expanding or building your startup in Taiwan? If so, it might actually be the best time right now. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Liao, Managing Director at International Talent Taiwan Office and the Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office to chat about Taiwan’s business-friendly policies and why Taiwan could be a great destination for founders who are looking to build or expand internationally. We cover: <ul> <li>The Gold Card - Taiwan’s 3 year visa for foreign talent</li> <li>Opportunities, funding, and networks available for foreign founders </li></ul><ul> <li>How the Taiwan government is support global startups </li></ul><ul> <li>Growing industries in Taiwan</li> <li>Why Taiwan is “Asia’s best kept secret”</li></ul> 🔗 Resources Mentioned:- <a href="https://goldcard.nat.gov.tw/en/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Gold Card Program</a>- <a href="https://talent.nat.gov.tw/?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">International Talent Taiwan Office</a>- <a href="https://www.startupislandtaiwan.info/⁠ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Startup Island Taiwan</a>

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