Core Insights - Former Intel CEO, Kissing, has transitioned to venture capital and is leading seven startups to Taiwan, praising the region's strong supply chain manufacturing capabilities [1][2] - Kissing emphasizes Taiwan's role as a key stage for technological breakthroughs and innovation, particularly in the semiconductor and deep tech sectors [2] Group 1: Investment and Collaboration - Kissing's visit includes collaboration with major Taiwanese manufacturers like TSMC and Foxconn, highlighting a long-term investment relationship with Foxconn, which has invested in Playground Global for over ten years [1] - The seven startups brought by Playground Global span various fields, including power management, optical communication, interconnect, and lithography technology, addressing current industry pain points [2] Group 2: Technological Advancements - Ayar Labs is focused on optical communication technology, while other startups are working on improving power architecture chips and reducing costs for EUV equipment [2] - Kissing notes that Taiwan is the best testing ground for hardware companies to validate innovations, supporting startups from concept to mass production [2]
英特尔前CEO基辛格转战创投界 来中国台湾找伙伴