Taiwanese Change Makers
Taiwanese Change Makers
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast focuses on a range of themes including entrepreneurship, sustainability, artistic innovation, and technological advances, with episodes such as Transforming Tomorrow featuring social entrepreneurs like Tammy Hu, who share their journeys and impact on Taiwan's future. Other episodes dive into the latest trends in climate action, community-driven solutions, and the intersection of art and technology in Taiwanese culture.
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.
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 rockstar – for a candid conversation about reinvention, risk-taking, and reshaping Taiwan’s talent landscape.
From fronting a band at Spring Scream to placing C-suite executives, Alan’s journey is anything but ordinary. Alan shares:
– Why Taiwan’s corporate culture needs more “foreign crazy” (and less rigidity)
– Angel investing in startups like CreatorDB & Ness Wellness – and what he looks for in founders
– The art of executive search – key traits of top leaders (hint: charisma beats credentials)
– Taiwan’s Gold Card scheme – brilliant in theory, but are companies leveraging it?
– Alan's accidental coffee habit (including the time he “ordered” at an interior design firm)
Packed with humour, hard truths, and career insights – this episode is a masterclass in saying “yes” to the unexpected.
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