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

What if a classic fantasy video game could teach us how to shape the next generation of entrepreneurs? Fable isn’t just about heroes and quests—it’s about choice, consequence, and becoming someone through action. Those same ideas are at the heart of Baby Shark Tank, a startup bootcamp where 12-year-old students learn to turn ideas into reality, make decisions under pressure, and present boldly—just like founders in the real world.

In this talk, Andy Lombard, Founder and Managing Partner of Tesoro Venture Capital, shares a candid look at what it truly takes to scale AI and semiconductor startups. Drawing on decades of experience as a serial founder, investor, and former Motorola executive, he explains why deep-tech companies face fundamentally different challenges than software startups—and how global supply chains, capital strategy, and cross-border partnerships, especially between Silicon Valley and T

As artificial intelligence saturates the headlines and dominates investment portfolios, the most forward-looking voices in tech and venture are already asking a deeper question: what comes after AI? This panel, filmed at Willow Workplace in Menlo Park as part of Taiwan Demo Day 2025, convenes three of the sharpest minds at the intersection of research, startup acceleration, and deep-tech foresight to unpack that very question.

In this episode of Silicon Valley Unplugged: Investing in Hard Tech, Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, joins host Jillian Sun for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build and fund deep-tech companies. From evaluating founders to scaling hardware, energy, AI, and climate technologies, this episode unpacks how breakthrough ideas move from the lab to real-world impact—and what separates promising demos from enduring companies.

Pallets move nearly every product we use, yet the system that carries them is slow and outdated. Traverse Aero is changing that with autonomous air transport designed to move pallets quickly, directly, and efficiently. In this Tech Talk, founder Scott Parker explains how airborne automation could transform global logistics. Watch the video to see the future of pallet transport take flight.

As AI reshapes global industries, all roads lead to silicon — and TSMC stands at the center. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang credits the Taiwanese foundry for making modern AI possible, while Elon Musk eyes a bold move to build Tesla’s own fab. This deep-dive unpacks the chip bottleneck defining our technological era and why investing in hard tech has never mattered more. Join Investing in Hard Tech, Nov 18 at CreaTV San Jose.

In this episode of Silicon Valley Spotlight, composer-improviser David Leikam transforms the Moog Rogue synthesizer into a vessel of raw expression. Known as a sonic architect, David blends instinct and experimentation to craft soundscapes that challenge the limits of modern improvisation—where every tone is alive with emotion, movement, and boundless creative energy.

When OpenAI’s Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, it wasn’t just a policy update — it was a cultural tremor. The adult industry, long intertwined with technological innovation, now faces a revolution driven by generative AI. For creators like Zara Dar, who famously left her PhD in bioengineering for OnlyFans stardom, this shift raises a deeper question: what happens when machines learn to perform desire better than humans?

What if the everyday objects around you — a spring, a pipe, a piece of metal — could sing? In this episode of Silicon Valley Spotlight, we explore the mind of Bryan Day, an experimental sound artist, inventor, and performer who transforms found materials into mesmerizing sound sculptures. From tinkering with discarded electronics to performing with self-built instruments, Bryan challenges how we define music, noise, and art. 🔍 Inside this SV Spotlight episode: How Bryan Day

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

In early June 2024, the world witnessed a stunning turn in the war between Ukraine and Russia. But beyond the headlines and satellite imagery, this operation did more than damage military assets—it gave us a clear look into the next chapter of technological warfare.

From mind-bending virtual worlds to AI-driven spatial computing, four incredible startups, Geopogo, Mused, Zeality, and N.Link, lit up the stage with live demos and bold visions for the future of VR, AR, and XR. These founders are reshaping how we live, see, and interact with the world around us—proving that the line between human and machine is getting blurrier… and more exciting.

As artificial intelligence (AI) advances and technology becomes more deeply woven into human existence, the nature of relationships is evolv