Hi CEOs,
When we’re running our ikigai Launchpad and investing in startups in Taiwan, we often hear the same question from founders:
Where should I incorporate? And how do I structure my Taiwan entity alongside a U.S. C Corp?
These aren’t just fundraising questions. They come with long-term implications around accounting, legal, and operational complexity. To help our founders navigate these challenges, we’ve partnered with our friend and trusted expert Mark from 11fleet, a seasoned CFO and investor who has guided many startups through cross-border incorporation strategies.
We’re hosting a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Mark to answer your most pressing questions and demystify the process.
In this AMA, we’ll cover:
- How to make your company "investor-ready"
- Common structures for dual-entity setups (Taiwan + U.S.)
- Key operational differences between your Taiwan and U.S. entities, and what to watch out for
Who should join?
- Taiwan-based founders planning to fundraise globally
- Foreign founders looking to build and operate companies in Taiwan
- Founders exploring how entity structure impacts long-term strategy and fundraising readiness
About Speaker - Mark Hsu
Mark Hsu is a Taiwanese-American entrepreneur and investor based in Taiwan, with a career spanning education, information technology, and venture capital. He is a General Partner in two early-stage technology funds, GD1 Fund 2 and Pinehurst Fund I, and, together with his angel investments, has built a portfolio of over 30 early-stage tech companies. Notable names include MaiCoin, Taiwan’s largest cryptocurrency wallet and exchange; CaCaFly, a leading digital media group in Taiwan; and e27, Southeast Asia’s foremost tech media platform. Earlier in his career, Mark co-founded KKBox and Sina.
Beyond technology, Mark has established multiple education ventures and is recognized as a thought leader in international education and educational technology. His current focus is leading 11th Fleet, a company dedicated to helping foreign businesses enter Taiwan and supporting Taiwanese companies in expanding globally.
Mark holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University.