Fall 2026 AIH Milestone Makers

Meet the visionary entrepreneurs of the Fall 2026 Asia Innovation Hub cohort, advancing innovation across technology intelligence, sustainable manufacturing, hospitality, gaming, financial services and global logistics. From pioneering new products and validating international markets to strengthening supply chains, expanding strategic partnerships and developing as leaders, these founders are transforming ambitious ideas into meaningful business opportunities. Their journeys reflect the ingenuity, resilience and global perspective required to build and scale businesses in an increasingly interconnected world.

Vincent Chen
Vincent ChenSidepin Limited / Deck Vista
Founded in July 2009, Sidepin Limited is a Taiwan-based company specializing in
international trade and wholesale distribution of hardware and building-related
products. Building on this industry experience, the company is associated with Deck Vista, a brand registered in Taiwan in February 2025 under the ownership of Chen Li-Hsin.

Deck Vista focuses on architectural building components, including metal railings,
handrails, fences, partitions, and related products. Together, Sidepin and Deck Vista represent an established foundation in international trade alongside a newer,
specialized brand serving the architectural and construction markets.

Milestone: Refining my value proposition for the US capital markets

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Ringo Lee
Ringo LeeDoMo
DOMO Hometel is a hospitality concept designed to feel like a second home along the journey, blending the comfort and familiarity of home with the convenience and
service of a hotel. The brand is centered on creating warm, welcoming stays for
travelers who want more than a traditional hotel experience—offering a sense of
ease, belonging, and connection wherever they go.

Milestone: Over the next 12 weeks, I will prepare DoMo for market entry into USA by validating customer demand, selecting the best entry model, identifying local partners and locations, and building a roadmap.

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Don Lee
Don LeeAha Moment Games
Aha! Moment Games is an independent game studio creating narrative-driven
interactive experiences. Its upcoming title, 《告白完就逃跑》, blends mystery,
romance, strategy, and puzzle-solving, with dialogue choices and character
interactions shaping how the story unfolds.

Milestone: In the next 12 weeks, I will build and start using a launch marketing plan for our game. I will test who our target players are, what messages interest them, and which channels fit our budget.

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Elsa Hsu
Elsa HsuDIGITIMES
DIGITIMES is a technology media and research company focused on the global
electronics and technology supply chain. It provides news, market intelligence,
research, and analysis across sectors including semiconductors, ICT,
communications, electric vehicles, displays, aerospace, sustainability, and AI, with
particularly deep coverage of Asia and Taiwan’s technology ecosystem.

Milestone: I want to identify and test our ideal U.S. customer profile and value proposition through real customer conversations and use what I learn to build a clear roadmap for DIGITIMES in the U.S. market.

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Victor Yung
Victor YungTeraWise Capital Limited
TeraWise Capital is a Hong Kong–based, SFC-licensed asset management and family
office firm serving high-net-worth families across Hong Kong, Greater China, and
Southeast Asia. The company combines active, data-driven investment management
with customized family office services spanning wealth management, risk, tax,
estate planning, custody, and cross-border financial administration. Its team brings
decades of financial-industry experience and uses quantitative tools and structured
products to help clients manage risk and preserve and grow family wealth.

Milestone:Doubling revenue to scale my business

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Vicky Chiao
Vicky ChiaoPancycle Clean Tech
PanCycle International Group is a packaging manufacturer founded in 1995, with
production and service operations in Taiwan and Shanghai. The company develops
and manufactures foodservice packaging products including cups, bowls, plates,
lids, and foil products, with a strong emphasis on in-house R&D across materials,
product design, manufacturing processes, and production equipment. Its patented
designs include heat-insulating cup structures and space-saving stackable cups
engineered to reduce stacking height by roughly 30–43%.

Milestone:
1. Secure a mentor.
2. Build a strategic network for ideal investors.
3. Cultivate a strategic plan to get the right funding to entry USA market

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Do you have a unique perspective in your industry or field that you would like to share as a mentor?
Apply to be a mentor for the Milestone Makers at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and pay it forward by emailing colin.mahin@thecenter.nasdaq.org