The Evolution of Workflow Automation: Perspectives from Founders & Corporate Experts

🚀 Fireside Chat: The Evolution of Workflow Automation
Explore the transformative power of AI and automation technologies in reshaping industries! Join us for a captivating evening as we dive into workflow automation—a pivotal driver of how companies scale and operate.

This event features a rich conversation with startup founders and leaders from the corporate banking & finance world, where we will discuss emerging trends, practical applications, and the future of workflow automation in this AI era.

Co-hosted by Nitra and Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub, the evening will include:

• Engaging fireside chat
• Audience Q&A
• Networking opportunities

🗓️ Date & Time
May 13, 2026 (Wed)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (PT)
📍 Location
Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub
🤝 Agenda

• 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Networking & Dinner
• 6:30 – 6:40 PM | Opening by Moderator & Group Photo
• 6:40 – 7:20 PM | Fireside Chat
• 7:20 – 7:40 PM | Audience Q&A
• 7:40 – 8:00 PM | Networking

👤 Moderator
Uly Su — Deputy Director, Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub
👤 Panelists
Calvin Cheng — Head of Commercial & Industrial, Royal Business Bank
With decades of experience, Calvin leads national Commercial & Industrial banking, empowering growing companies to align their financial operations with long-term goals.

Jonathan Chen — Co-Founder & CEO, Nitra
Driven by a mission to help doctors save time and money, Jonathan has transformed Nitra into a leader in healthcare operations. Under his leadership, the company has served over 700 clinics, automating workflows across finance, procurement, and patient management, while achieving a remarkable 740% revenue increase in 2025 and exceeding $1 billion in annualized processing volume. Nitra has raised over $187 million from esteemed investors including a16z, NEA, and AppWorks.

💡 Discussion Topics

• The evolution of workflow automation across startups and enterprises
• How AI is transforming operational and financial workflows
• Opportunities and challenges in adopting automation technologies
• Perspectives on future industry trends from founders and corporate leaders

🎟️ For more details and to register, visit here!