In this talk, Sam Fok, Co-Founder and CEO of femtoAI, shares how ultra-efficient AI inference is enabling intelligence to run directly on embedded and edge devices. Drawing from real-world experience at the intersection of silicon and software, he explains why efficiency—not scale alone—will define the next wave of AI, how co-design unlocks major gains in power and cost, and what it takes to move edge AI from research prototypes into scalable, deployable systems.

In this talk, Laura Swan, General Partner at Silicon Catalyst Ventures, shares a clear and practical view of what it takes to scale semiconductor startups from early concepts to real-world impact. Drawing on decades of engineering and venture experience, she explains why hardware and semiconductors scale differently from software, how founders should think about timing, capital, and ecosystem support, and why Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain is critical in helping startups

In this talk, Janis Skriveris, Principal and Deeptech Lead at Plug and Play Ventures, breaks down what it really takes to scale semiconductor and deep-tech startups from early innovation to global impact. Drawing on years of experience running accelerator programs and investing in frontier technologies, he explains how ecosystems, corporate partnerships, and cross-border collaboration—especially between Silicon Valley and Taiwan—enable startups to move beyond prototypes into

AI is transforming every corner of society — and education is no exception. From reshaping how students learn to redefining the admissions process, the future of learning is here. But what happens when algorithms, not humans, begin to evaluate what makes a “good student”? In this episode of SV Up (Silicon Valley Unplugged), filmed live in Palo Alto, we bring together experts and innovators to tackle one of the biggest questions of our time: How will AI disrupt education an

A glamorous news anchor, Peiyu Hung. A brilliant software engineer, Kelly Tsai. Alongside Silicon Valley pros George Hsieh and IC (Yi-Chien Chan), the four cross the Pacific to swap stories, laughs, and insights. From workplace culture clashes to media industry struggles, from Jensen Huang’s private jet to the ultimate foodie maps — nothing is off the table. The conversation flows between Taipei and Silicon Valley, giving you a front-row seat to two exciting worlds at once.

Could drone racing become the next major sport? In this fast-paced episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged, we take you inside the world of FPV drone racing — where high-speed machines and elite pilots push the limits of innovation and adrenaline. Meet Bay Area champions Timofey Din Germanov, Colby Curtola, Jon Gaiser, and Bryson Hagerman as they break down what it takes to compete, what’s driving the growth of this emerging sport, and how drone tech is evolving at lightning spee