Chi Ko is a tech journalist and cross-borderstartup ecosystem builder currently based in Tokyo. As the Senior Manager of Global Strategic Partnerships at Startup Island TAIWAN, he leads initiatives connecting Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem with Japan, Singapore, and other key markets across the Asia-Pacific region.
With a background spanning technology media,government projects, and international partnerships, Chi has played a central role in building Taiwan’s startup presence in Japan. He has organized and moderated high-profile forums such as the Japan–Taiwan Innovation Summit(Tokyo, 2025), Tri-Hub Connect (Singapore, 2025), and Kozarocks (Okinawa,2025), collaborating with partners from JETRO, Mitsubishi Estate, MUFG, OIST,and Preferred Networks.
Prior to his current role, Chi worked as a journalist and editor at Business Next Media, publishing startup features that appeared in outlets such as Business Topics and The Bridge Japan. His writing focuses on technology, innovation policy, and the intersection of culture and entrepreneurship.
