Entrepreneurship Survey
Kick-starting the Dream
Nearly three out of four Taiwanese want to start their own business. But how does ambition differ from reality? CommonWealth Magazine compares the expectations of the public with the experiences of ten top entrepreneurs.
KKBox Founder Chris Lin
Entrepreneurship Decoded
What are the secrets of Taiwan's new-generation entrepreneurs? Management professor Ji-Ren Lee launches a dialogue with online music provider Chris Lin, to unravel the enigma of startup success.
3D Printing
Conjuring Your Imagination
Once upon a time, casting a mold for a new product could take weeks. Now, your model is ready in 10 minutes. A competitive revolution for small companies, 3D printing could nullify the edge of the big corporations.
Israel
Start-Up Powerhouse
With a population of just eight million, Israel boasts 64 companies on Nasdaq. How has tiny Israel become one of the world's leading havens of innovation? What can Taiwan learn from Israel? And how are the two nations joining forces?
Shimon Peres:
'Our Greatest Fortune: We Had Nothing'
In this interview, the president of Israel considers the crucial role of human capital, the possibilities of new technology, and the way of the start-up nation.
Revitalizing Taiwan
Reignite the Entrepreneurial Fire
Stuck in the doldrums, its conventional strengths less valued than before, Taiwan's economy desperately needs new catalysts for growth. Unleashing a new entrepreneurial spirit should be one of them.