Inside the Playbook for Scaling AI & Semiconductor Startups | Andy Lombard (Tesoro VC)

At Bridging Silicon Valley and Taiwan: Semiconductor & AI Synergies on January 13, 2026 in Palo Alto, Andy Lombard, Founder and Managing Partner of Tesoro Venture Capital, shares hard-earned insights on what it really takes to scale AI and semiconductor startups from early traction to global impact.

Drawing from decades of experience as a six-time venture-backed founder, former Motorola executive, and deep-tech investor, Andy breaks down how capital, partnerships, and access to global supply chains—especially across Taiwan and Silicon Valley—shape the success or failure of hardware-driven startups.

This talk explores:

• Why scaling deep tech is fundamentally different from scaling software

• How founders should think about manufacturing, partnerships, and timing

• The role of accelerators, venture capital, and cross-border ecosystems

• Why Taiwan remains a critical hub for semiconductor and AI innovation

This session is part of the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) ecosystem event, connecting founders, investors, and industry leaders working at the frontier of AI and semiconductor innovation.

Organized by Taiwan National Science & Technology Council

Implemented by Taipei Computer Association

Produced by Sparknify

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