Taiwanese Change Makers
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.
Episodes
11 episodes
From NASA to Taiwan: Kara Atchison on Supply Chain Innovation & Building Resilient Businesses
In this episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, host Adrian de Courcey sits down with Kara Atchison, a seasoned engineer-turned-entrepreneur with a remarkable career spanning NASA’s Space Shuttle Program, global defense giants, and her own Taiwan-b...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:24
Taiwan’s Talent Whisperer: Alan McIvor on Music, Money and Making Change
How does a Scottish musician become one of Taiwan’s most influential headhunters? In this episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, host Adrian de Courcey sits down with Alan McIvor - Practice Lead at Paul Wright Group, angel investor, and former roc...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:40
Pivots & Persistence: Elias Ek’s Entrepreneurial Journey in Taiwan
In this episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, host Adrian de Courcey sits down with Elias Ek, serial entrepreneur, ESG advocate and angel investor, to explore his remarkable journey from Sweden to Taiwan. With over two decades in Taiwan, E...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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49:02
From Film to Whisky: Kaitlyn Tsai on Shaping Taiwan's Global Brand Story
In this captivating episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, host Adrian de Courcey meets Kaitlyn Tsai, a visionary who has made her mark in two very different industries — film and whisky.Kaitlyn began her career as a film producer, working ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:53
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 remark...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:09
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 grow...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:19
From Taipei to the World: Kimmy Chen’s Journey in Tech and the Power of Curiosity.
In this episode of Taiwanese Change Makers, host Adrian de Courcey sits down with Kimmy Chen, Managing Director of Kokozi, to explore Kimmy’s remarkable career spanning tech leadership, entrepreneurship, and innova...
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40:08
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 Res...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:51
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 e...
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50:38
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:07
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 illust...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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