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Beyond the Deck #43: The Systemic Entrepreneur - Why Building a Machine Beats Being a Hero
A few years ago, I sat across from a founder who had just raised a significant Series A round. He was exhausted, running on caffeine and adrenaline, and wore his burnout like a badge of honour. “This is what it takes,” he told me, gesturing...
Cortex Advisory Research Note #2: Semiconductors Will Grow 90% This Year; Half the iIndustry is Still at the Bottom
The most misleading semiconductor number of 2026 might be the total itself.
The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) group projects the global market to be up to $1.51 trillion this year, up nearly 90%, with the memory segment growi...
Dr. Change Column #2: The Rebirth of the No. 2 Semiconductor Foundry in Taiwan -- United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)
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In the development history of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, the “love-hate relationship” between the twin titans—TSMC and UMC—presents one of the most legendary chapters. For a long time, the market’s spotlight has pre...
How Taiwan Integrates Semiconductors and AI to Power the Future of Precision Health
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At the recent 2026 MIT ILP-Epoch Taiwan Symposium—centered on the convergence of semiconductors, healthcare, and physical AI—Taiwan’s world-renowned lung cancer genomics expert delivered a comprehensive account of how Taiwan...
Beyond the Deck #42: Sometimes Your Highest Performer Should Be Fired
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The founder sitting across from me in our coaching session was doing well. His company was growing steadily, the product had real traction, and he was in the middle of raising a Series B with solid investor interest.
Yet his...
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Journalist and International Business Researcher, Geopolitical Analyst for Semiconductor & AI, Startup Champion | 寫有溫度的故事 Writing tech stories with a human touch
Jenny W. Hsu is the Head Creator at Day 2 Studios, helping leaders achieve 10X growth through charismatic communication. She also a contributor for TechSoda’s "Beyond the Deck", a weekly column on leadership and storytelling.
I’m Angela, founder and CEO of The PUNCH Lab. I help companies build emotionally intelligent leaders, teams and cultures for the age of AI.
A technology industry columnist and business strategist analyzing AI and emerging technologies across startups, technology companies, and the consulting industry. With an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Patent consultant for: Patent search and analysis; Patent mining and design around; Intellectual property strategy and risk management; Infringement analysis; Intellectual property licensing and transaction; Patent evaluation and market analysis, etc
Dr. Change (CY Huang) is a veteran strategist and investor with 40+ years of expertise in macroeconomics, Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, and cross-border M&A.
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