Episode 30: When Taiwan Finally Built Its Own Crunchbase: Why Findit Matters More Than People Realize

Taiwan’s startup ecosystem has always been vibrant — but strangely invisible. ** For years, global investors struggled to access reliable data about Taiwanese startups. No unified database, no verified funding records, and no clear way to benchmark Taiwan against other APAC markets.** That changed with Findit — Taiwan’s first centralized, public, Crunchbase-like startup database. In this episode, I break down: Why Taiwan lacked startup visibility for over a decade How data opacity hurt Taiwan’s position in the global innovation map What Findit finally solves — and why it’s a structural upgrade How visibility leads to capital flow, talent mobility, and global recognition What this means for Taiwan’s future as an emerging APAC innovation hub Findit is not just a website. It is Taiwan’s long-missing infrastructure for discoverability — and a turning point that could redefine how the world sees Taiwan’s startups. If you want to understand the next phase of Taiwan’s innovation story, this episode is essential. 📘 You can also Read the full article: https://whitehsu.blog/2025/10/22/findit-taiwan-startup-database-crunchbase/ 🔗 Follow White Hsu / Taiwan Tech Dispatch Blog: whitehsu.blog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/white-hsu-63b14737 Newsletter: Taiwan Tech Dispatch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteHsu_TW Spotify: Taiwan Tech Dispatch Podcast -- Hosting provided by SoundOn