The coworking space to unlock your next level.
Day 1 is a coworking space in Da'an, Taipei, and a real community: founders, freelancers, creatives, remote workers and digital nomads who meet, make connections, team up and get real work done, side by side. Beyond the desks, meeting rooms and phone booths, members get mentorship from entrepreneurs who have built and exited companies, and are still building.
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3 min from the MRTAn amazing physical space, built around the people in it.
The floor is laid out for collaboration and creation, not heads-down isolation. A bright open floor of hot desks, plus a pantry, couch areas, meeting rooms, and phone booths. Everything is designed to make it easy to bump into someone interesting and start something.
Built for collaboration
Open hot desks and a community lounge, with meeting rooms and phone booths when you need them. No cubicles. Talking is encouraged, with quiet focus areas for when you need to put your head down undisturbed.
Built for creation
A pantry, couch areas for lounging, plus meeting rooms big and small. The full toolkit to host a workshop, run a livestream, ship a deck, or close a deal.
Built for Day 1 thinking
For anyone who refuses to settle: pre-formation founders, teams of 1–3 scaling and testing, freelancers between gigs, and entrepreneurs who want a room that keeps challenging them. A mindset, at any stage.
Four ways in.
Month-to-month, no long lock-ins. The first 25 founding members lock in their rate for 12 months.
Drop-In
A single day to taste the community.
NT$400/day
No contract · 9am–6pm
- Drop-in seat in the open coworking area
- 1 hr private workspace or small meeting room
- Coffee and snacks from the bar
- You can bring your own food
- Access to member directory
All-Access
24/7 + every perk — for those going all-in.
NT$6,800/month
Month-to-month · 24 / 7 / 365
- EasyCard for autonomous 24/7 entry
- 30 hrs private workspace or meeting room · 4 hrs big meeting room
- Exclusive mentorship from Day 1 advisors
- Leave your gear: monitor, keyboard, etc. (coming soon)
- Priority access to events · 1 guest pass / month
- Visitor meetings up to 1 hr (max 10 / month)
- Your company / project logo displayed in the space
Resident
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm — the weekday home base.
NT$4,800/month
Month-to-month · full weekdays
- Hot desk every weekday
- 15 hrs private workspace or small meeting room
- Access to member directory + full community
Flex
10 days a month — for hybrid workers.
NT$2,800/month
Month-to-month · 10 days / mo
- Hot desk on weekdays, 9am–6pm
- 5 hrs private workspace or small meeting room
- Access to member directory + community
All prices exclude VAT. Founding-member rate available for the first 25 sign-ups.
Tue 3 Nov, 18:30
Naming the attacker, shaping the response in the cyberspace: French & Taiwanese perspectives
The « Science Bubble Tea » is the flagship Franco-Taiwanese science event organised by the French Office in Taipei, where we gather the best French and Taiwanese scientific experts to debate science, technology and societal challenges. For this 20th edition, we will discuss the cybersecurity, political and international law issues related to malwares’ threats and the process of attributing them to a particular actor or State with Dr Karine Bannelier, Director of the Grenoble Alpes Cybersecurity Institute (CyberAlps) and Associate Professor of International Law at Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), Dr Jean-Yves Marion, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Lorraine, and Dr Shyhtsun Felix Wu, current Dean of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU). This Science Bubble Tea session will examine the critical challenges of malwares’ threats and cyber attribution. By bridging technical expertise, international law, and political analysis, our expert panel will provide a comprehensive, multi-dimensional perspective spanning French, European, and Taiwanese viewpoints to untangle these deeply interconnected global stakes.
FreeWed 4 Nov, 19:00
Breathwork Demystified - From the Trading Floor to the Freediving World Championships
Breathwork is having its moment. Much like yoga went mainstream in the 1990s, breathwork is rapidly gaining popularity. But what exactly is breathwork? The term itself tells us surprisingly little. Some techniques help us relax, others energize us, and still others can produce profound physical and emotional experiences. How can practices with such different effects all fall under the same name? Join Ray Ko, former cash equity sales trader, competitive freediver and breathwork instructor, for an interactive workshop that takes you from the trading floor to the Freediving World Championships. Using footage from his World Championships dive, Ray will take you through his competition day, exploring how he uses different breathing techniques to energize himself in the morning, manage nerves and relax before his dive, and prepare for the extraordinary demands of holding his breath deep underwater. Along the way, he'll introduce his own framework for understanding three different approaches to breathwork: activating, regulating and functional breathing. You'll also discover why CO₂ is one of the most misunderstood gases in your body and how it influences your breathing, oxygen delivery and response to stress. This isn't just a talk. You'll get to experience the techniques yourself, including energizing breathwork, coherent breathing for everyday relaxation and a simple functional breathing exercise. You'll leave with a better understanding of what breathwork actually is, why different techniques produce different effects, and how to choose the right practice for your needs. No previous breathwork experience required. Participation is free with registration. Please support the venue by purchasing a beverage. November 4, 2026 | Taipei Presented by Nomad Breath Labs. www.nomadbreathlabs.com/
NT$200Thu 5 Nov, 18:30
Why Some Startups WIN with Nir Eyal & Colin Hodge
Bringing together 10+ communities from across Taiwan's startup ecosystem with two bestselling authors. On November 5, Nir Eyal (Hooked, Indistractable, Beyond Belief) and Colin Hodge (Outrageous Startup Growth) are coming together in Taipei for an evening exploring growth, habits and the psychology behind building products, companies and careers. Founders, operators, investors, business leaders, creatives, and ecosystem builders from communities across Taiwan will share the same room. People who may come from different countries, industries, and professional circles, but wrestle with many of the same fundamental questions about building companies, changing behavior, and creating meaningful growth. Rather than another standalone talk, the evening is designed to turn those ideas into connection and conversation. The authors start the conversation. The diversity of the room is what makes it interesting. Door opens: 18:30 at IEAT Convention Center 1F Auditorium Hosted by Day 1 Presented by: ezily (ezily.io/), Day 2 Coaching (day2coaching.com/), ATH Ventures (ateamhubaccelerator.com/) and DOWN (www.downapp.com/) Ecosystem Partners (listed alphabetically): 11th Fleet, AI Collective, Boba Tech, China Times Publishing Company, Enspyre, IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation, Octalysis Group, Orbit Ventures, PicCollage, ProChile, Startup DNA, TechSoda, XChange
NT$200Sat 7 Nov, 10:15
Brunch & Dance
Brunch & Dance. Easy Saturday morning. Let's have a brunch together, make new friends and reconnect with old friends and connect with the community. Free entry, but your support and participation is needed in order to get a nice brunch together. Therefore, please sign up via the app. After or during the brunch, we will also dance barefoot or on socks and have a strong start into the day together. Sign up via app.socialdancecommunity.com and limited to 30 participants.
FreeTue 10 Nov, 18:00
AI Deathbots : A harmless way to live eternally?
AI is opening up a door to digital eternal life: what does it mean for those who remain, and those who are gone? On Tuesday, November 10th, we’ll gather at Day 1 Coworking in Taipei for a conversation about one of the more unsettling possibilities opened up by generative AI: the creation of “deathbots” or digital replicas of people who have died. As AI systems become increasingly capable of mimicking our language, memories, opinions, voices, and personalities, it is becoming possible to imagine a chatbot that allows us to continue interacting with someone after their death. These systems might offer comfort to grieving families, preserve aspects of a person’s identity, or provide a way for future generations to encounter the thoughts and stories of those who came before them. But what exactly would such a system preserve? Would it be a form of memorial, a new kind of relationship, or simply an elaborate simulation? And who has the right to decide whether someone should be recreated digitally? The conversation will bring together philosophical, ethical, and technological perspectives on deathbots, digital identity, and the possibility of living on through data. Speakers Alexandre Erler is a philosopher whose work explores the ethical implications of scientific and technological developments with the potential to profoundly transform society and the human condition, particularly advances in artificial intelligence and neuroscience. He earned his doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where he was affiliated with the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics. He is now an Associate Professor at the Institute of Philosophy of Mind and Cognition, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, in Taipei. His current research focuses on the philosophical, ethical, and political challenges raised by emerging AI technologies, including their implications for human rights, respect for persons (including the deceased), and democracy. His recent work examines the ethics of AI-generated representations of real people, such as digital recreations of the deceased, commonly known as "deathbots." Andrew Fai is an AI-native systems architect and co-founder of Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS), the marquee blockchain event that brought global talent and investment to Taiwan. He helped jumpstart Taiwan’s crypto ecosystem, building from 10-person coffee-shop meetups to a 15,000-attendee summit, with speakers including Binance’s CZ, Vitalik Buterin, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Today, Andrew builds with AI agents and writes about memory, identity, and human agency. An “ontologist by day, sociologist by night,” he is the author of Make Death an Option. His ambition is to make living forever possible while keeping death a protected choice. For this conversation, he brings a precise question: if an AI remembers your life and speaks in your voice, have you continued, or has something of you been left behind? Moderator: Alix Zerd Alix Zerd leads the Taipei chapter of The AI Collective and works across technology, culture, art, and civic participation. He will moderate the conversation, bringing the speakers into dialogue and helping unpack both the philosophical questions and the practical implications of deathbots. What we’ll explore What makes a digital replica feel like a continuation of a person? Can consent meaningfully survive death? Who should control a person’s digital remains? Could deathbots help us process grief, or would it make it harder to let go? Is a digital afterlife something we would want for ourselves? Format This event will be structured as a moderated conversation between Alexandre Erler and Andrew Fai, followed by audience questions and informal discussion. We will try to think seriously about what it would mean to live, remember, and relate to one another in a world where death may no longer mark the complete end of a person’s presence, physically or digitally. Schedule 6:00 PM · Doors open and check-in 6:30 PM · Welcome and introduction 6:40 PM · Moderated conversation 7:45 PM · Audience Q&A 8:00 PM · Networking and informal discussion 9:00 PM · Event ends Event details Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM Location: Day1 Coworking Language: English, with live translation to Chinese Format: In-person conversation and audience Q&A Cost: Free with 1 mandatory drink purchase Organizers: The AI Collective Taipei About Day 1 Co-Working space: Day 1 is a community-first coworking and creator space in Taipei's Da'an District, three minutes from Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall MRT. It is built for people who refuse to coast: founders, freelancers, small teams testing the next thing, and remote workers who want conversation rather than silence. The name comes from the idea that Day 1 is a mindset rather than a stage. It is available to someone who hasn't registered a company yet and to someone three years in with a team of three — anyone still willing to test, be wrong quickly, and start again. What makes it unusual is who runs it. Day 1 is operated by entrepreneurs who have built and exited companies in Asia, are on Day 1 of their own next venture, and are in the space rather than behind a management company. Members get weekly mentor permanence, pitch and feedback nights, member showcases and first-customer sessions alongside desks, meeting rooms and phone booths. Memberships start at NT$2,800 a month (excluding VAT), with a NT$400 day pass. Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon! Entry is free with 1 mandatory drink purchase!
FreeWed 11 Nov, 19:00
A Gentle Mixer
A calmer way to meet new people in Taipei. Meeting new people can be surprisingly hard. Most social events leave you to walk into a room, introduce yourself to strangers, and somehow turn small talk into an actual conversation. A Gentle Mixer is designed differently. It's a relaxed social evening for meeting new people through thoughtful conversations, without the pressure of networking or having to work the room. Whether you're new to Taipei or have lived here for years, it's a chance to step outside your usual social circle, meet people you might not otherwise cross paths with, and enjoy conversations that go beyond the usual introductions. Come by yourself or bring a friend. Most people come on their own, and we've designed the evening to make everyone feel welcome. There's no pitching, no awkward networking, and nothing you need to prepare. Just come curious. Event Details 📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026 🕢 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Admission: NT$200 prepay or $250 at the door, includes choice of one beverage. Space is limited. Registration is required.
NT$200We’re building a stimulating place for Taiwan’s talent to connect and flourish, and helping put Taiwan on the map as one of the coolest, most innovative places in the world to build something.
Founders and freelancers, creatives and remote workers, people from here and people who chose to move here: the best ideas come from the collisions between them.
Peer accountability
Founders hold each other to what they said they'd ship.
Actionable mentorship
Advice comes from people who have shipped and exited, and it's specific enough to act on.
High-velocity building
We strip away corporate fluff so the time goes to building.
High-value collisions
The space is curated to spark meaningful founder connections.
More than a desk and Wi-Fi.
Good coffee included, nine meeting rooms, shared monitors, and people who know your name.
Host your event or meeting at Day 1.
Our space is available to hire, whether you’re running a workshop or launch night for a crowd, or need a proper room for a focused team session. Central Da’an, 3 minutes from the MRT.
The open event space
Up to 80 peopleOur full open floor, cleared and set up for talks, workshops, launches, meetups and community nights. Projector and screen, sound, movable seating, and a pantry for catering.
Enquire about hireThe red meeting room
Up to 12 (ideal for 10)An enclosed meeting room for workshops, board sessions, offsites, and client meetings. Big table, display, and whiteboard, bookable by the hour or half-day.
Enquire about hireNot sure which fits? Tell us about your event and we’ll help you plan it.
Backed by founders who’ve built here.
Day 1 is shaped by entrepreneurs and community builders who have started, scaled, and exited companies across Taiwan and Asia, and who show up to help the people in the room.
They’re here to help members.
Every member can book one-to-one time with them online. Bring the problem in front of you, whether that’s setting up a company, fundraising, finding first customers or hiring in Taiwan, and talk it through with someone who has already solved it.
Ta-Wei Wang
Cross-border builder and immigrant-founder advocate. Co-founder of Pinehurst Venture Studio. Deep networks across Taiwan's startup community.
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Yann Boquillod
Founder & CEO of Ship24 (cross-border logistics SaaS) and founder of AirVisual (acquired by IQAir). 27 years operating across Asia. Based in Taipei.
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David Reynier
Co-founder & CEO of Termly (privacy SaaS, acquired by group.one). Former COO at Taroko. SaaS operator scaling international businesses from Taiwan.
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Mark Hsu
Taiwanese-American entrepreneur in Asia since 1996. Founder of 11th Fleet and co-founder of Pinehurst Venture Studio; former Venture Partner at TMI Holding. Deep ops know-how on Taiwan setup.
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Janet Hung
Entrepreneur and connector across six continents who builds ecosystems, not just introductions — unlocking global networks and strategic growth. Advisor to founders and executives, and an architect of social-impact philanthropy.
Jenny Hsu
Head Coach at Day 2 Studios (communication & leadership advisory) and a former Wall Street Journal correspondent of seven years. Coaches founders and executives to speak with clarity and presence; writes the 'Beyond the Deck' column for TechSoda.
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Elias Ek
Swedish serial entrepreneur in Taiwan since 2000. Founder & CEO of Enspyre (70+ staff). Author of How to Start a Business in Taiwan. Co-organiser of Dragons' Chamber.
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Andrew Klerck
Founder of Taiwan Impact Entrepreneurs (TIE), a 7,000+ member community for foreigners building businesses in Taiwan, with weekly meetups.
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Jacky Wang
Founder of Chill Ice Bath and previous founder of Cozy Cowork Cafe, one of Taipei's most successful community-driven coworking spaces. Podcaster (Left Side Escalator).
Jan Hein Hoogstad
Writer, developer & ecosystem architect. Founder of Offcourse Studio; former coach at DevBootcamp. PhD in Philosophy & Media Studies.
Curtis Bergh
Startup community builder and mentor with roots in Startup Grind (Singapore). Experienced supporting early-stage founders across Asia.
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Mark Birch
Community-builder with deep experience designing and running founder communities. A long-time voice on community-led growth and B2B community best practices.
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Jordi Vallejo
Entrepreneur, CTO, and angel investor with hands-on product and engineering leadership. Brings a builder's perspective to early-stage projects.
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Richard Brown
Founder of BROWNS English Language School (exited 2022). Board member, advisor, mentor & angel investor with exit experience.
Da’an District, Taipei. 3 minutes from the MRT.
Central Taipei, in 華視光復大樓 on Guangfu South Road. A 3-minute walk from Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall MRT on the Blue Line, with several other lines a short ride away.
11F, No. 102, Guangfu South Road, Da’an District, Taipei, TaiwanGetting here
By MRT
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station (Blue Line). A 3-minute walk along Guangfu South Road to 華視光復大樓.
By YouBike
Several docking stations within a 3-minute walk along Guangfu and Zhongxiao East Road.
First visit
Head to 華視光復大樓. Staff will meet you at Day 1 reception on the 11th floor during 9am–6pm.
About Day 1 coworking and community space in Taipei
Who is Day 1 for?
Day 1 brings founders, creators and independent professionals together through coworking desks, meeting rooms and community gatherings.
Explore the space and communityWhere is Day 1?
Day 1 is on the 11th floor of No. 102 Guangfu South Road in Taipei’s Da’an District, about a three-minute walk from Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall MRT.
How can I attend community events?
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