Chi Ko

Executive Director, Global Strategic Partnerships, Startup Island Taiwan

Chi Ko is an experienced journalist and project executive with a deep passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. With a background in covering global startup news, Chi Ko has a unique perspective on the rapidly evolving tech landscape. He has interviewed 100+ startup founders, venture capitalists, and corporate executives including 500 Global founder Christine Tsai, Twitch cofounder Kevin Lin, and Chip War author Chris Millier. In addition to his journalism career, Chi Ko has played a crucial role in executing government projects aimed at helping Taiwanese startups expand globally. He led 3 times Taiwanese startup delegations with over 30 teams to Silicon Valley, LA, Las Vegas, Tokyo, and Kyoto and managed 3 times Global pavilions in exhibition, attracting 150+ oversea startups to come.