Hahow

In the bustling heart of Taipei, a revolution in education began not in a grand lecture hall, but around a small table in a co-working space. It was 2015 when four young visionaries—Arnold Chiang, Austin Huang, Daniel Wang, and Peter Huang—decided to challenge the rigid, traditional education system that had long defined success in Taiwan. They believed that learning shouldn't be confined to textbooks or standardized tests; instead, it should be a lifelong journey fueled by curiosity and passion. This belief gave birth to 'Hahow', a name playfully derived from the Taiwanese pronunciation of 'School' (Ha-How), symbolizing a place where learning is accessible, enjoyable, and deeply connected to real-world needs.

What started as a simple idea to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical skills quickly evolved into a pioneering platform. Hahow introduced a groundbreaking crowdfunding mechanism for online courses, a first of its kind in the world. This innovative approach allowed instructors to propose course ideas and gather support before production, ensuring that every class met a genuine market demand. This 'reverse' model not only minimized risk for creators but also democratized education, empowering everyday experts to share their unique skills—from coding and design to beatboxing and cooking—with a global audience.

Over the years, Hahow has grown from a scrappy startup into Taiwan's leading ed-tech company, now home to over 100 passionate 'Hahowers'. The platform has served hundreds of thousands of students and partnered with major enterprises to foster cultures of continuous learning. Despite its rapid expansion, the company remains true to its roots, maintaining a flat, open culture where every voice matters. Today, Hahow stands as a testament to the power of community-driven learning, proving that when you lower the barriers to knowledge, you unlock the infinite potential within everyone to become the ideal version of themselves.