​🚀 Fireside Chat: The Evolution of Workflow Automation: Perspectives from Founders & Corporate Experts

​As AI and automation technologies continue to reshape industries, workflow automation is becoming a key driver of how companies operate and scale.

​Join us for an evening fireside chat featuring perspectives from startup founders and corporate banking & finance leaders as we explore emerging trends, practical applications, and the future of workflow automation in the AI era.

​Co-hosted by Nitra and Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub, this session will include a fireside conversation followed by audience Q&A and networking.

​​🗓️ Date & Time

​May 13, 2026 (Wed)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (PT)

​​📍 Location

​Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub

​​🤝 Agenda

​6:00 – 6:30 PM | Networking & Dinner
6:30 – 6:40 PM | Opening by Moderator & Group Photo
6:40 – 7:20 PM | Fireside Chat
7:20 – 7:40 PM | Audience Q&A
7:40 – 8:00 PM | Networking

​​👤 Moderator

​Uly Su — Deputy Director, Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub

​👤 Panelists

​Calvin Cheng — Head of Commercial & Industrial, Royal Business Bank

​Calvin has worked across Silicon Valley’s banking and venture finance ecosystem for decades. His background spans early-stage startup banking, large U.S. financial institutions serving technology and venture clients, as well as hands-on experience as a partner in venture and growth-stage funds.

​Today, he leads nationwide Commercial & Industrial banking at Royal Business Bank, advising growing companies on how to align financial operations with long-term business and capital needs.

​His focus is not just on opening accounts, but on helping founders understand how financial institutions can — and should — work alongside their growth trajectory.

​Jonathan Chen — Co-Founder & CEO, Nitra

​Jonathan Chen is dedicated to Nitra’s mission of helping doctors save time and money by building an all-in-one, AI-native operating platform for healthcare practices. By unifying fragmented back-office functions into a single system, Jonathan has led the company to serve over 700 clinics, automating their financial, procurement, and patient management workflows.

​Building on his experience as a co-founder of the AI-pioneering firm FiscalNote, Jonathan has driven Nitra’s explosive growth, including a 740% revenue increase in 2025 and an annualized processing volume surpassing $1 billion. Under his leadership, Nitra has successfully raised over $187 million from premier investors such as a16z, NEA, and AppWorks, positioning the company as a leader in the digital transformation of healthcare operations.

​​💡 Discussion Topics

• ​The evolution of workflow automation across startups and enterprises

• ​How AI is transforming operational and financial workflows

• ​Opportunities and challenges in adopting automation technologies

• ​Founder and corporate perspectives on future industry trends