​​​💡 About the Session

​Corporate venture capital (CVC) and startup scouting have become increasingly important parts of how large corporations engage with emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems. Yet for many founders, the corporate innovation landscape can still feel difficult to navigate and understand.

​Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub is pleased to invite Aaron Chan for an exclusive Office Hour session sharing his observations and insights on Corporate Venture Capital & Scouting.

​Drawing from his experience engaging with startups, corporate innovation teams, and venture collaboration initiatives, Aaron will share perspectives on topics such as:

​How corporate venture differs from traditional VC

​What to expect when engaging with corporate investors

​The mindset and approach that help founders navigate these relationships effectively

​⚠️ This is designed to be a highly interactive small-group session for Startup Island TAIWAN – SV Hub members ONLY.

​Event Details

​🗓️ Date: May 27 (Wednesday), 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

​📍 Hybrid Format

• ​Onsite: Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub
  299 California Ave STE 300, Palo Alto, CA 94306

• ​Online: Google Meet
  (Meeting link will be shared with approved participants)

​Agenda

• ​10–15 min Sharing from Aaron

• ​45 min ​Open Q&A and Discussion

​​​👤 Advisor

​Aaron Chan (LinkedIn Profile)
Scouting Manager at State Farm

​Aaron Chan works at the intersection of corporate innovation, venture collaboration, and startup ecosystem engagement. He has experience supporting startup scouting, corporate venture initiatives, and strategic partnership development between corporations and emerging technology companies.

​With experience engaging both startups and enterprise stakeholders, Aaron brings practical insights into how corporations evaluate innovation opportunities, build strategic relationships, and approach venture collaboration beyond purely financial investment considerations.