EP3-49｜【VC Talks】AI Education, Gen Z, and the Future of Learning: Why This Generation Is Never Bored

**AI Education, Gen Z, and the Future of Learning: Why This Generation Is Never Bored** *Guest: Michael Cheng — Founder & CEO, Kikichat, and Ex-Managing Director, Drum Tower Ventures* In this episode, we speak with Kikichat founder & CEO and former Drum Tower Ventures Managing Director Michael Cheng, who spent two decades witnessing the rise of China’s startup ecosystem. He compares China’s survival-driven execution with Silicon Valley’s mission-driven innovation—and explains why Taiwan must expand beyond semiconductors into software ecosystems. Michael also explores why Gen Z may be the first generation to never experience boredom, how video became their default learning medium, and why constant digital stimulation can increase isolation. Finally, we discuss AI-powered education, the future role of teachers, and why successful startups must offer dramatically more value—not merely a 20% improvement. - China vs. Silicon Valley: Survival-driven execution, rapid iteration, and breakthrough innovation in the AI era - From Alibaba, TikTok to new platforms: How Chinese startups capture human behavior, connection, entertainment, and boredom - Taiwan’s next competitive advantage: Moving from semiconductor dominance to software ecosystems - Gen Z’s video-first learning behavior: Constant stimulation, social isolation, co-watching, and collaborative learning - AI-powered education startups: Video discovery, personalized learning, the future of teachers, and building products that are 10X better **AI 教育、Z 世代與學習的未來：為何這個世代不再感到無聊？** 在本集節目中，我們邀請到 Kikichat 創辦人兼執行長、前鼓樓創投（Drum Tower Ventures）董事總經理鄭偉立（Michael Cheng）。擁有二十年親歷中國新創生態系崛起歷程的經驗，他在節目中深入對比中國市場「生存導向」的極致執行力與矽谷「使命驅動」的突破性創新，並精準剖析臺灣為何必須跳脫半導體的單一優勢，跨足打造軟體生態系。Michael 亦分享了 Z 世代為何成為史上第一個與無聊絕緣的群體、影音內容如何躍升為他們首選的學習媒介，以及持續性的數位刺激又為何引發孤獨感。最後，我們探討了 AI 驅動的教育轉型、教師未來的全新角色，以及新創企業若想脫穎而出，為何必須提供跨越式的價值，而非僅僅兩成的邊際改善。 - **中國與矽谷之爭**：AI 時代下的生存導向執行力、快速迭代理念與突破性創新 - **從阿里巴巴、TikTok 到新一代平台**：中國新創企業如何精準掌握人類行為、社群連結、娛樂需求與解悶心理 - **臺灣的下一個競爭優勢**：從半導體製造龍頭轉型走向軟體生態系 - **Z 世代以影音為核心的學習行為**：持續性的數位刺激、社交孤立現象、共賞文化與協同學習模式 - **AI 驅動的教育新創**：影音探索、個人化學習體驗、教師的角色演變，以及打造優於現有產品十倍的破局之道 📍 **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 fundraising, talent strategy, and international operations across the U.S. and Taiwan. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulysu/ 📚 **Learn more about Taiwan’s startup ecosystem** 👉🏼 https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u 🚀 Stay connected with Taiwan–Silicon Valley innovation via the **Startup Island TAIWAN Silicon Valley Hub** **Website:** https://sv.startupisland.tw/ **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-island-taiwan-sv/ **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/people/Startup-Island-Taiwan-Silicon-Valley-Hub/61586221303202/ Powered by Firstory Hosting