Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast
S1E11: How Does LA's Top VC William Hsu Look at Entrepreneurs and Taiwan's Startup Environment
Dec 30, 2022
Guest William Hsu, VC and co-founder of Mucker Capital, discusses the potential of Taiwan's startup scene, the importance of storytelling in startup pitches, and the need for Taiwanese entrepreneurs to think globally. They also explore the 'blue-collar VC' concept and share insights from Thomas Edison's muckers.
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Quick takeaways
- Taiwan's startup ecosystem has the potential to rival that of Los Angeles, according to William Hsu, Co-founder and Partner of Mucker Capital
- Mucker Capital emphasizes the importance of financial discipline, market knowledge, and persistence in building successful startups
Deep dives
Building Vertical SAS Companies in a Fragmented Industry
Trenton, an entrepreneur from Go Free, runs a vertical SAS company for freight orders in a global industry with large billion-dollar players and many fragmented small players. With expertise in building vertical SAS companies, Mucker Capital saw the potential in Trenton's business. However, Trenton struggled with pitching his idea and lacked knowledge on how to scale. Mucker Capital recognized the need for a sales motion and financial discipline to drive growth and profitability in the industry.
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