EP3-31 | 【 VC Talks 】 Volker Heistermann | Building Real Relationships in the Tech Ecosystem
From Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast by Meet Global @Business Next Media
March 31, 2026 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 31
About this episode
Volker Heistermann discusses his extensive experience in the tech industry and the importance of building genuine relationships for international success.
In this episode, we sit down with Volker Heistermann, co-founder of Mosaic Venture Lab, to explore his 30-year journey across the tech landscapes of Silicon Valley, Taiwan, and Germany. Volker breaks down the reality of Silicon Valley’s "inner circle," explaining why international success requires more than just a pitch deck or a round-trip ticket—it demands a "one-way ticket" commitment and deep local integration. From his early days building Taiwan’s app economy to his current focus on semiconductor and healthcare VC investments, he shares invaluable insights on avoiding common pitfalls, the importance of hiring local experts, and how to forge authentic, long-lasting relationships within the global tech ecosystem. 在本集節目中，我們邀請到 Mosaic Venture Lab 共同創辦人 Volker Heistermann，分享他在矽谷、台灣與德國之間超過三十年的跨國創業與投資觀察 。Volker 深入剖析了矽谷「圈內人」與「圈外人」的本質差異，強調進軍國際市場不能只靠短期拜訪或投簡報，而是需要「單程機票」的決心與長期的在地深耕 。從早期在台灣建立 App 生態系，到如今專注於半導體與醫療產業的創投轉型，他將告訴創業者如何透過真正的文化理解與專業人才佈局，在競爭激烈的科技生態系中建立具備信任感的深度連結 。 📍 About Host: Uly Su General Partner, Addins Venture #CrossBorderMentor #StartupExpansion #TaiwanToSiliconValley 🌏 A cross-border mentor who supports startups in entering global markets, with deep experience in…
People in this episode
Host: Uly Su
Guest: Volker Heistermann
Topics covered
- venture capital
- tech ecosystem
- international business
- startup culture
- relationship building
Keywords
- venture capital
- Silicon Valley
- Taiwan
- startup
- relationships
- investment
- tech ecosystem
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mosaic Venture Lab
Products: semiconductor, healthcare
Places: Silicon Valley, Taiwan, Germany, Taiwan
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