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A Cross-Border Conversation 🌏 U.S.–Taiwan Relations × Startup Realities — All in One!|ICI x ICISA Workshop

By 10/30/2025No Comments

Join us for two exciting workshops led by Mr. Jerome Balucan, Co-Founder & Senior Partner at Aim Ventures and New York State Representative at the Empire State Development Office in Taiwan! 🌏
Curious about the latest in U.S.–Taiwan relations or fascinated by entrepreneurship and startup culture? Don’t miss these sessions! 🤩

📍 Venue: International Building 360408
🎙️ Speaker:
 Jerome Balucan — Co-Founder & Senior Partner at Aim Ventures, and New York State Representative at the Empire State Development Office in Taiwan

💼 Workshop 1|Nov 27 (Thu), 12:10–13:10
📘 The Strategic, Economic, and Political Crossroads of U.S.–Taiwan Relations
Explore how trade and investment shape global partnerships and how Taiwan’s role continues to evolve in the U.S. strategic landscape.
Learn how New York and U.S. federal trade offices foster international cooperation, why this relationship can be both an opportunity and a challenge, and what emerging prospects await Taiwan. As future leaders, your voices matter in redefining Taiwan’s position on the U.S. stage.

🚀 Workshop 2|Dec 4 (Thu), 12:10–13:10
📘 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Where Risk Meets Reward and Vision Meets Viability
Dive into the cultural and strategic differences between the startup ecosystems of Taiwan and New York, and discover how to turn limited resources, networks, and negotiation skills into opportunities.
This session reveals the real side of entrepreneurship—from balancing risk and reward to transforming vision into action—and concludes with an open discussion for aspiring founders to exchange ideas.

📋 Registration Form: https://forms.gle/Kzz1h1Rj44VayU9n8
You may register for one or both workshops.
🗓️ Registration Deadline: November 24, 2025 (Mon)
🍱 Lunch provided!