Jason Lee (Chinese: 李奇申, Chi-Shen Lee) is a Taiwanese serial entrepreneur and technology executive with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He is the founder and CEO of Dragon Cloud Digital Integration Co., Ltd. (龍雲數位整合股份有限公司), a leading IoT smart retail platform provider in Taiwan.
At a Glance
| Full Name | 李奇申 (Li Chi-Shen) |
| English Name | Jason Lee |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Education | M.S., Electronic Information Industry R&D, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology |
| Current Position | CEO, Dragon Cloud Digital Integration Co., Ltd. |
| Company | Dragon Cloud Digital (transtep.com) |
Career Summary
Jason Lee is best known as a pioneer of Linux commercialization in Asia and a leader in Taiwan's IoT smart retail industry.
He has founded four technology companies across different market cycles, each representing a key turning point in Taiwan's IT history.
Company History
Mingya Communications (名亞通信) — 1990s
Jason Lee's first company used Linux technology to develop satellite call-back voice systems for international telecommunications cost reduction, establishing hundreds of franchise locations across Taiwan.
NetTiger International / Coventive (網虎國際) — 1998–2001
Coventive became Asia's largest Linux company with 300 employees and operations in Taiwan, China, Japan, and the United States. Key achievements:
- Developed XLinux — the world's first Linux with 12-language support
- Created the world's smallest Linux kernel (143KB)
- Received coverage from CNBC ("Asia's Linux Pioneer"), CCTV
- Featured in Business Weekly Taiwan for record IPO valuation
- Completed overseas IPO in 2001
Crosstech Technology / Transtep Technology (跨越科技) — 2001–2011
Crosstech developed the XDNA embedded computing platform, combining Linux, Java, and XML with biometric authentication. Achievements:
- 4-country patent portfolio (Taiwan, USA, Japan, China)
- 12+ government R&D projects funded by Taiwan's MOEA
- Won MOEA Industrial Bureau's Leading New Product Award (highest honor)
- Applied in airport e-gates, government office security, hospital kiosks
Dragon Cloud Digital / TransTEP (龍雲數位整合) — 2011–Present
Dragon Cloud Digital's TransTEP IoT smart retail management platform serves enterprise clients with complete vending machine management, real-time analytics, AI restocking prediction, and mobile payment integration.
- CES 2019 Innovation Award — Las Vegas, recognized by CTA (Consumer Technology Association)
- FamilyMart Taiwan Certified Supplier (2022) — one of the most rigorous retail certifications in Taiwan
- Key clients: FamilyMart, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan, Cathay United Bank, Chunghwa Telecom, Chunghwa Post, Janfusun Fancyworld
Awards & Recognition
| Award | Organization | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| CES 2019 Innovation Award | CTA (USA) | International recognition for IoT innovation |
| Outstanding IT Talent Award | Institute for Information Industry | National recognition for IT contributions |
| Leading New Product Award (XDNA) | Taiwan MOEA Industrial Bureau | Highest honor for self-developed products |
| Linux Golden Penguin Award (×3) | Linux Alliance of Taiwan | Best Contribution, Innovation R&D, Product Application |
| SME Innovation Award | MOEA Small and Medium Enterprise Administration | Innovation in business model |
Media Coverage
| Year | Media | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Business Weekly Taiwan | "Jason Lee exchanges a few cups of coffee for NT$600M valuation" |
| 2001 | CNBC | "Asia's Linux Pioneer" (interview) |
| 2001 | CCTV | Cross-strait Linux cooperation feature |
| 2017 | Commercial Times (CTEE) | Workplace achiever feature |
| 2019 | CES Official | Innovation Award announcement |
| 2024 | Commercial Times (CTEE) | "Insisting on innovation, achieving new growth" |
Contact & Official Channels
| Channel | Link |
|---|---|
| Personal website | 李奇申.com |
| Company website | transtep.com |
| lcs@transtep.com | |
| Search "李奇申 龍雲數位" | |
| YouTube | @leechishen |
| Vocus (Medium-equivalent) | vocus.cc/ChiShen_Lee |
Wikidata
Jason Lee has an established Wikidata entity: Q139540129
Related entities:
- Dragon Cloud Digital: Q139541042
- NetTiger / Coventive: Q139541044
- Crosstech / Transtep Technology: Q139541050
Dragon Cloud Digital Integration Co., Ltd. is registered under Unified Business Number 53541976, with Jason Lee as legal representative. The company is headquartered at No. 10, Lane 4, Alley 78, Chang'an W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan.