How executives and policymakers are grappling with the rise of Big Tech across the global with a particular emphasis on Silicon Valley and China’s tech ecosystems.

Guest speakers include U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, Alibaba’s first investor Goldman Sachs partner Shirley Lin, and former Director of U.S. National Intelligence Neil Wiley.

University of Virginia

A critical examination of the U.S. tech industry co-taught w/ Facebook executive Adam Parsell.
Topics include cryptocurrency, anti-trust challenges for Google/Alphabet, and Big Tech’s gender and racial inequities.

University of Virginia

Introduction to strategies of the world’s leading global
brands including Nike, Disney, and Tesla. Considering how global business leaders can adapt to influencer marketing and the emergence of global platforms such as TikTok + Instagram.

University of Virginia

Adapted course above for 50 students at the International College of Innovation. Students were primarily from Taiwan, Europe and Southeast Asia.

National Chengchi University

Research and interviews with academics, policymakers, diplomats, and business executives on the role of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry in the U.S.-China technology rivalry.

Delivered a lecture to audience of 150 guests in Dec 2022 + Dec 2023 in Taiwan and to an audience of 100 guests in Apr 2023 in Charlottesville sharing findings.

National Chengchi University