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1. What is 'The Link'? |
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Everyone has a story to tell
The Link welcomes cross-industry experts and aspiring startup founders with a passion for frank, honest dialogue on the reality of living and breathing technology and startup culture. From business wisdom to personal learning experiences, this is an intimate community of tech and startup entrepreneurs who value the power of knowledge-sharing in developing their visions, engagement in the tech startup ecosystem, and Silicon Valley-Taiwan business connections. Expect lively, in-person discussions, annual business trips to SV and win-win business networking. |
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2. What is 'The Link - SV Trip'? |
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'The Link - SV Trip' is a business and leisure trip organised by the The Link to visit the global disruptive technology heartland, Silicon Valley, for 5 days of business networking and conversation with the world’s leading tech companies and startups. We will visit the headquarters of prominent and innovative Fortune 500 and Unicorn companies such as Airbnb, Facebook, Tesla, Google, 500 Startups and more. Dedicated time will also be spent exploring the charming hotspots of downtown San Francisco and local American eateries to unwind after a full day of business engagements.
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3. Why join the sv trip? What are the benefits? |
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In Taiwan, people with creative ideas, technical know-how and the drive to succeed are a plenty, but in this competitive market simply having the recipe for success is not enough. Experience is needed. The Link Silicon Valley Trip connects you with those who share the same entrepreneurial spirit and who very likely share or shared the same obstacles, breakthroughs, highs and lows as you too. How does your business stay competitive? What is this ingredient of success?
Silicon Valley was not created in a day The Link aims to facilitate communication, business networks, and experiential learning between Taiwanese tech startup professionals and their peers in Silicon Valley. This trip will allow you to: 1) Meet 12 leading technology companies and tour their HQs. 2) Network and establish relationships with the representatives of these companies. 3) Experience what it is like to follow the same footsteps of startup geniuses like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs. 4) Engage in discussion, reflection, and feedback with your trip group mates; 5) Travel with like-minded people. 6) Explore the beauty of San Francisco and the vibrant American culture. |
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4. Where will we go? |
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We will meet:
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5. Who IS SUITABLE FOR THIS TRIP? |
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6. IF I'M NOT IN THE TECHNOLOGY sector OR A STARTUP, CAN I STILL JOIN? |
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Yes. While this trip will be mostly spent meeting technology companies with a startup background, we should not undervalue the importance of learning about their company values and philosophy which have allowed them to retain their unique brand identity and continued success. For anyone who has or has had an interest in starting their own business, have thought about changing careers, or believes in the importance of change and development in their personal/business life, this trip was made for you.
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7. How long is the SV trip? |
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5 days and 6 nights.
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8. How do I join? |
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You can register by clicking here.
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9. How much does the sv trip cost? |
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The program cost for this experience is approximately $5,888 USD and will be finalized closer to trip date. This includes accommodations, airfare, meals, in-country ground transport, and program costs.
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10. What costs are included (e.g. accommodation, travel, etc)? |
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Please view the 'Trip Itinerary' page for full details.
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11. What is not included in this price? |
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