Light DAO Salon: Building Startup Ecosystems (Taipei)
TLI and Light DAO invite you to join our community of conscious entrepreneurs, builders, and investors for a salon evening of connection, shared inquiry, and a fireside chat with Yann Boquillod, serial entrepreneur based in Taipei, and Curtis Bergh, community builder and Director of Startup Grind Singapore.
*Exclusive limited to 20 leaders
Guest Speaker: Yann Boquillod & Curtis Bergh
🎙️ Meet Our Speakers
Yann Boquillod | Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor Yann is a Taipei-based serial entrepreneur, best known as the founder of AirVisual (now part of the IQAir Group). Within just three years, he scaled the platform to 50 million global users, providing critical air quality data that now shapes anti-pollution policy for entire nations.
Beyond the successful exits, Yann’s perspective is forged by the "lonely road" of the founder, the sleepless nights and the resilience required to survive the many "downs" of building a business. Today, he is dedicated to developing the Taipei tech ecosystem by mentoring and investing in the next generation of founders. Yann combines his passion for scalable, life-improving engineering with a mission to help entrepreneurs navigate the hurdles of growth and win.
Curtis Bergh | Director, Startup Grind (Singapore) Curtis is a hands-on leader in the startup world, dedicated to building strong communities and helping entrepreneurs succeed. For the past seven years at Startup Grind Singapore, he has played a key role in connecting founders, investors, and industry experts, fostering meaningful relationships that drive growth.
Having lived, worked, and studied in Asia for nearly 20 years, Curtis brings a deep understanding of the region's unique business landscape. With a solid background in management and leadership within the media and advertising sectors, he knows how to craft impact messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
🤝 Special Partner Speaker
Jason Ho | CEO, Taipei Language Institute (TLI) Jason Ho as our esteemed partner speaker for the evening. Leading the Taipei Language Institute, Jason brings invaluable insights into cross-cultural connection, communication, and the foundational role of global understanding in building conscious communities.
Evening Flow
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Arrival, light snacks, and open mingling
7:00 – 7:30 PM
Facilitated Member Connection
7:30 – 8:15 PM
Fireside Chat + Q&A
8:15 – 9:00 PM
Open Connection & Co-Creation
DRESS: We encourage authentic self-expression!
GUEST POLICY: We are a members only (known as Dao Owners) community. All Dao Guests must be approved and can receive an in-person gathering for free. Dao Guests are eligible to become a Dao Owner Member. Otherwise, one must become a Dao Owner to continue attending gatherings. Please note that invitations are not a guarantee for entry, and we invite you to thoroughly answer the approval questions. Friends or +1s must RSVP individually. Unapproved show-ups will not be granted entry.
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