台美城市產業商機媒合會直擊：從金融到新創，IT軟體公司的國際舞台
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- 後半段為中文版本 (The second half is the Mandarin version)
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Taiwan–U.S. City Business Matchmaking Forum: From Finance to Innovation, A New Stage for Software Companies
Last Wednesday, I attended the 2025 Taiwan–U.S. City Industrial Business Matchmaking Forum, held at the Regent Taipei. Organized by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) together with delegations from 19 U.S. states, the event went far beyond keynote speeches—it also featured a joint exhibition area where each state showcased local products, investment policies, and industry highlights.
At the booths, state representatives actively introduced their specialties and business opportunities, while visitors exchanged business cards, explored cooperation prospects, and discussed investment possibilities. From food and energy to aerospace and technology, the atmosphere was vibrant and highly interactive, reflecting a strong eagerness from both sides to deepen Taiwan–U.S. cooperation.
For Pershing Technology Services (PTSC), the most valuable insights came from conversations related to IT, software, and capital markets—areas closely aligned with our long-term growth strategy.
East Coast Focus: Finance and Startup Hubs
During breakout sessions, I had in-depth exchanges with representatives from New York State and New Jersey.
- New York is the world’s financial hub, home to Wall Street and Nasdaq. It has also become a hotspot for FinTech, AI-driven risk management, and data analytics. For Taiwanese startups preparing to enter global capital markets, New York is an inevitable destination.
- New Jersey offers proximity to New York with lower operating costs while sharing access to financial and tech resources. It is also a hub for biotech and healthcare IT, making it an attractive soft-landing option for Taiwanese startups aiming to penetrate the East Coast.
For PTSC, these conversations were especially meaningful. Having just completed our listing on Taiwan’s Emerging Stock Board and preparing for the main board, building stronger links with global capital markets is a key part of our strategic roadmap.
Pacific Northwest: Cloud and Software Ecosystem
I also focused on Washington State (Seattle).
- Seattle is the birthplace of Microsoft, Amazon, and Tableau, making it one of the world’s most influential hubs for cloud, AI, and enterprise software.
- The region also supports a mature startup ecosystem spanning SaaS, cybersecurity, and data platforms.
As an Azure partner and a company specializing in AI-powered knowledge management solutions, PTSC sees strong potential alignment with Seattle’s ecosystem. This is not just market observation—it could be the basis for real collaboration.
Southwest and South: Hardware Clusters Driving Software Demand
Although PTSC is not a manufacturer, we closely follow developments in Texas and Arizona.
- Texas has attracted major Taiwanese electronics companies—Delta, ASE, Wistron, Foxconn, Inventec, Wiwynn—while also investing in aerospace, energy, and large-scale data centers and AI parks. These projects will inevitably generate strong demand for IT and software solutions.
- Arizona has emerged as a global semiconductor hub, with TSMC and its supply chain making massive investments. The state is also the second-largest data center cluster in the U.S. For software companies, this translates into opportunities in SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud management.
When hardware giants establish operations, the demand for digital infrastructure and software services naturally follows.
Conclusion: New Opportunities in Software and Capital Markets
The Taiwan–U.S. City Business Matchmaking Forum was not just a traditional investment promotion event. It was a cross-industry, cross-city, and cross-market platform for collaboration.
Historically, Taiwan–U.S. cooperation has centered on semiconductors and manufacturing. But through exchanges with New York, New Jersey, Washington, Texas, and Arizona, it has become clear that:
- Software and IT innovation play an equally important role in this evolving partnership.
- Capital market connectivity will be a crucial pathway for Taiwan’s startups to globalize.
For PTSC, this event was more than participation—it was an exercise in strategic thinking, bridging software innovation with international capital markets.
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- Trump’s Tariff Revival Spurs a U.S. Manufacturing Push by Taiwan Server Supply Chain
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台美城市產業商機媒合會直擊：Taiwan–U.S. 合作從金融到新創的新舞台
上週三，我參加了在台北晶華酒店舉辦的 2025 Taiwan–U.S. City Industrial Business Matchmaking Forum（台美城市產業商機媒合會）。這場活動由 AIT（美國在台協會）、美國多州代表團與台灣單位共同推動，共有 19 個州齊聚一堂，並設有 州別聯合展覽。
在展區中，各州代表不僅展示當地的產品與特色商品，還積極介紹投資政策與產業環境。參觀者之間除了交換名片，也熱烈討論合作與投資的可能性。無論是食品、能源、航太，還是科技與新創，現場都能感受到滿滿的互動氛圍，以及大家對於台美合作的高度期待。
這次的活動不僅僅是一場招商會，更是一個 跨產業、跨城市、跨市場 的交流平台。對我們 北祥科技服務（PTSC） 而言，最有價值的收穫來自於 IT、軟體與資本市場 相關的交流，這與我們的發展方向緊密相關。
Taiwan–U.S. Capital Market Focus：美東金融與新創聚落
在分場交流中，我特別與 紐約州 和 紐澤西州 的代表有深入討論。
- 紐約州 作為全球金融中心，聚集了華爾街與 Nasdaq，也孕育了快速發展的 FinTech（金融科技）、AI 風險管理與數據分析 產業。對於正準備進入資本市場的台灣新創而言，紐約代表著「國際募資」的必經之地。
- 紐澤西州 與紐約一橋之隔，成本更低，卻能共享紐約的金融與科技資源。這裡同時也是 Biotech 與 Healthcare IT 的熱點，對台灣新創公司來說，是進入美東市場的理想跳板。
對 PTSC 而言，這樣的交流尤其有意義。因為我們剛在今年完成興櫃，即將邁向上櫃，如何在未來與國際資本市場接軌，正是我們戰略思考的一部分。
Taiwan–U.S. Software Ecosystem：美西北雲端與新創
另一個我特別關注的州是 華盛頓州（Seattle）。
- 這裡是 Microsoft、Amazon、Tableau 等雲端與軟體巨頭的發源地。
- 同時，也擁有成熟的新創生態，涵蓋 SaaS、AI、資安與數據平台。
身為 Azure 的合作夥伴，以及專注於 AI 與知識管理解決方案 的公司，我們能明顯感受到與西雅圖生態圈的連結性。這不僅是單純的市場觀察，更可能成為未來的實際合作機會。
Taiwan–U.S. Industry Linkage：硬體投資帶來的軟體需求
雖然我們不是製造業，但我們也高度關注 德州 與 亞利桑那州。
- 德州：日月光、台達電、緯創、鴻海、英業達、緯穎等台灣電子大廠已經落地。當地除了航太、能源產業外，還規劃了大規模的 資料中心與 AI Park。這些基礎設施意味著未來會有大量 IT、雲端與軟體服務需求。
- 亞利桑那州：則因台積電與供應鏈投資，形成了全球矚目的半導體聚落。亞利桑那同時也是全美第二大資料中心聚落。對我們這樣的軟體公司而言，這代表未來在 AI、SaaS、資安與雲端管理 的應用層面有許多切入空間。
硬體大廠的落地往往會帶來龐大的數位需求，這正是軟體服務公司不可忽視的機會。
結語：Taiwan–U.S. 合作的新可能
這場「台美城市產業商機媒合會」不只是傳統的招商平台，更是一個 產業鏈交流與城市外交 的舞台。
對台灣而言，過去台美合作的焦點大多在半導體與製造業。但這次透過與 紐約、紐澤西、華盛頓、德州、亞利桑那 等州的交流，我更清楚地看到：
- 軟體與 IT 新創，同樣能在這樣的對話中找到舞台。
- 資本市場的對接，將是未來台灣新創走向全球不可或缺的一環。
對 PTSC 而言，這不僅是一場國際活動的參與，更是一次 從軟體到資本市場的 Taiwan–U.S. 戰略思考。
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