Welcome to ikigai Insights
The tech and startup industries moves fast, but information moves even faster.
ikigai Insights is our way of sharing curated insights from the tech world, spotlighting interesting stories, and keeping you in the loop on what matters.
Here’s what you can expect every month:
Top Stories in Tech, Startups, and Business: A handpicked selection of news stories and articles
Hidden Gems from around the Internet: Thought-provoking essays, X posts, memes, and podcast episodes that we we loved
886 Studios & ikigai Launchpad Updates: A window into what we’re working on
Takes from the 886 Editorial Team: Fresh perspectives from us
Whether you’re a founder looking for inspiration, an investor or startup enthusiast seeking insights, or simply someone who loves great stories and wants to stay plugged in to the rapid world of tech & startups, this newsletter is for you!
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Who We Are
886 Studios is a venture firm, based in Taipei, devoted to helping early-stage startups scale their ideas and achieve global success. Founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs behind iconic companies like Twitch, RedOctane (Guitar Hero), Playdom, HTC, Kabam, etc, we offer mentorship, resources, and access to capital to empower founders to create impactful ventures and thrive in the global market.
Our accelerator program, ikigai Launchpad, offers startups funding, tailored mentorship from the 886 Studio Partners (all successful founders themselves), connections with a network of fellow innovators, access to office space in Taipei, a lineup of workshops and guest speakers, and more.
To learn more about 886 Studios, click here.
To learn more about the ikigai Launchpad accelerator, click here.


