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ikigai Venture Scout Application

Hey!

Your classmates could be sitting on the next big global startup. The ikigai Scout Program lets you spot them early and link them to ikigai Launchpad, a leading accelerator in Taipei led by the founders who’ve built companies like Twitch and Guitar Hero!

Who We Are 886 Studios is a venture firm in Taipei started by a group of Taiwanese-American founders from Silicon Valley, including those behind Twitch, Guitar Hero, Kabam, EA Sports, Gen.G, HTC, and more.

We run ikigai Launchpad, a 10-week accelerator where each team receives $100k in funding, weekly partner office hours, workshops, guest speakers, and a curated Demo Day.

What the ikigai Scout Program is

A small group of scouts on your campus who find promising student-founders and connect them to our team.

Who is it for? - Students & recent grads who are plugged into builder circles on campus - Students that are interested in venture capital, tech, and startups - Curious, strong communicators, and reliable individuals Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week

Why should you join?

- Get insider VC experience - Build a powerful network across the US and Taiwan startup ecosystems

- Gain access to founders, mentors, and investors in our global network - Get compensated for referrals that turn into accepted founders

Be the bridge between student-founders and global VCs. Apply today! To learn more, check out the website!