Office Hour with Austin Hwang: Corporate Partnerships 101: What Startups Need to Know Before Engaging with Corporates and CVCs *Members Only
Office Hour with Austin Hwang
Corporate Partnerships 101: What Startups Need to Know Before Engaging with Corporates and CVCs
⚠️ This is a members-only event for SIT SV Hub startups
🧭 About the Session
Working with large corporations can open doors to strategic partnerships, investment, and growth—but understanding how to approach these relationships is key.
Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub is pleased to invite Austin Hwang for a joint office hour exploring how startups can effectively engage with corporations and corporate venture capital (CVC) teams.
This workshop-style session will begin with a short sharing from Austin, followed by an open Q&A. Together, we’ll explore:
How corporations work with startups and what they look for in potential partners
How CVC teams operate and engage with founders
What startups should know before approaching corporate partners and investors
How to prepare for productive conversations and build lasting relationships
Bring your questions, experiences, and current challenges for an interactive conversation with Austin and fellow Hub founders.
⚠️ This is a members-only event for SIT SV Hub startups
🧩 Format
This will be a joint office hour in a workshop format, followed by an interactive Q&A.
🗓️ Date & Time
Date: September 17, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)
📍 Location
Hybrid Event
Onsite:
Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub
299 California Ave STE 300, Palo Alto, CAOnline:
Google Meet (link will be provided after registration)
👤 Advisor
Austin Hwang is a venture investor and operator with more than 10 years of experience. His background spans venture investing, startup operations, and corporate innovation. He also supports founders as a startup mentor at Plug and Play Tech Center and was recognized among Global Corporate Venturing’s Top 50 Rising Stars in 2025.