Taiwanren

Jun 05 2024 44 ep. 29 mins 278
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Weekly interviews with Taiwanese innovators, makers, and advocates. Join our global Taiwanese community.

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Phil Wang, Wong Fu and Bopomofo Cafe

Jun 05 2024 38 mins  
We had a nostalgic session with Phil Wang of Wong Fu Productions and Bopomofo Cafe. Phil shares his honest take of what it was like to create viral Youtube videos in the early 2000s, and what Wong Fu has evolved to since. We also go in depth about Bopomofo, his personal dream of creating a space where the community could gather over ABC inspired food and drinks. Mapo tofu tater tot

Steve Chen, YouTube

Feb 28 2024 36 mins  
We meet with Steve Chen, the co-founder of YouTube, to talk about what his life has been like since he moved his family back to Taiwan. Steve shares his latest initiatives for bridging Taiwan with the rest of the world, and what he believes it will take for Taiwan to become the Silicon Valley of Asia. Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓�

Amy Fan, Twentyeight Health

Nov 25 2023 45 mins  
Amy Fan, the co-founder of Twentyeight Health, is pioneering accessible sexual and reproductive healthcare for women in the US. Learn how Twentyeight Health is shaping the healthcare landscape, what type of support women need today, and our personal sex ed experiences growing up as Asian immigrants. Stefanie Ng from K50 Ventures is our special co-host for this episode <3 Plea

Dr. Michelle Lee & Jen-Yu Huang, Lypid

Sep 08 2023 43 mins  
We kick off our final season, Pioneers, with Lypid. Jen-Yu and Michelle created an alternative fat using plant-based oils so that we can enjoy our favorite pork belly dishes in new ways. Learn the science behind how this is done, and the interesting challenges of getting an alternative food company off the ground. You can try Lypid fat on menus at Louisa Coffee, WesBurger, and more

Eric Sze, 886 and Wenwen

May 04 2023 45 mins  
In the final episode of our 'Food' season, we chat with restaurant owner and chef Eric Sze. Eric is all in on not only Taiwanese food, but also the Taiwanese spirit. Learn about how he started selling noodle packs to running full fledged restaurants in New York City, even through Covid. The next time you're in town, make sure to drop by 886 or Wenwen for an authentic taste of home.

Olivia Chen, Twrl Milk Tea

Feb 26 2023 28 mins  
Olivia co-founded Twrl, a brand new way to enjoy milk tea: guilt-free in the comfort of our own homes. We chat with Olivia to learn how Twrl milk tea gets made and the uphill challenge of launching a drink in a new category. You can try Twrl by purchasing on https://twrlmilktea.com/ or Amazon! Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一

Mai Bach, Ooh Cha Cha

Jan 12 2023 31 mins  
What's it like to run a vegan restaurant in Taiwan? Mai shares her unlikely entrepreneur journey with us while educating us on the greater significance of veganism and why food is, in fact, political. Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!IG: @taiwanren.coEmail: [email protected] the show: http://patreon.com/taiwanre

Jessica, Erica & Austin Liang, Mama Liang's

Dec 06 2022 32 mins  
Jessica, Erica, and Austin are siblings that run a third generation family business. They began as a restaurant called Liang's Village in California, and has since expanded to selling frozen food online through Mama Liang's. Tune in to hear how the Liang family learned to work together to carry on their grandmother's legacy. Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review

Taiwanren x Bu Zhi Dao: Web3 with Ray Tong

Nov 17 2022 21 mins  
In this collaboration with Bu Zhi Dao, we will be releasing a short ELI5 series on Web3 topics. Ray Tong, a long-time crypto investor, breaks down the concept of Web3, stablecoin, the metaverse, and popular buzzwords. Meet Ray and other experts at Taipei Blockchain Week! To purchase tickets for this event, please go to www.taipeiblockchainweek.com. To join BZD, sign up at https://b

Taiwanren x Bu Zhi Dao: DAOs with Tiffany Lai

Oct 19 2022 9 mins  
In this collaboration with Bu Zhi Dao, we will be releasing a short ELI5 series on Web3 topics. Tiffany Lai kicks off this series by introducing us to the very first Taipei Blockchain Week and and breaking down the 'Dao' of Bu Zhi Dao. To purchase tickets for this event, please go to www.taipeiblockchainweek.com. To join BZD, sign up at https://buzhidao.tw. Please support the Tai