Vanessa Lee

Cross-cultural BD Strategist & Partnerships | Innovation Ecosystems Builder

Taiwan

About

I’m an international business development specialist with 8+ years of experience helping companies expand between Europe and Asia. Focusing on designing and executing practical market-entry strategies, building cross-border partnerships, and navigating government–industry collaboration. My background spans traditional industries, technology, startups and public-private partnerships. I have delivered real results by leading global exchange programs, soft-landing initiatives for startups, and high-level forums that connect corporates, governments, and innovation hubs. Key strengths: • APEC market-entry strategy • Cross-cultural business development • Partnership and stakeholder management • Innovation program design and execution I’m passionate about enabling sustainable, measurable growth through effective international collaboration. Let’s connect and grow together.

Experience

  • Senior Manager at Startup Island TAIWAN
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Global Business Development and investor relations

  • Global Business Development at Startup Terrace
    Jun 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    - Lead global partnerships with accelerators, corporates, VCs, and government agencies. - Drive international market entry opportunities for Taiwanese startups (Japan, SEA, Europe, US) - Build and manage investor relations, organize roadshows & capital matchmaking programs. - Curate and present high-potential startups to global venture capital & corporate partners. - Strengthen Taiwan’s innovation brand through international forums & flagship events (CES, Web Summit, Meet Greater South, etc.) - Align with national strategies (Asia New Bay Area 2.0, Digital New Southbound) to grow ecosystem impact. - Facilitate startup soft-landing & exchange programs to scale global founders to Taiwan.

  • Strategic Purchasing Specialist at TaylorMade Golf Company
    Jun 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • International Sales Representative at Gofast Co., Ltd.
    Mar 2017 - Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos