“The best piece of opinion writing I've read in a long time“ — Society of Publishers Asia judging panel.
“Tim does what most semiconductor reporters fail to do: he goes to the data first and lets the conclusion embarrass the consensus. In an industry where everyone repeats the same press releases, Tim actually does the work and it shows” — pledged reader.
“We need more intellectual leaders like you” - pledged reader, finance industry
I’m Tim Culpan, and this is Culpium.
I admit that I’m low key and not as outrageous as many other writers in tech. That’s by design. I write the headline, I don’t want to be the headline.
My remit is simple. Deliver exclusive news on the global technology and manufacturing industry, and provide deep analysis and insights on the business of tech, supply chains, and the global economy.
I do not offer: press-release journalism, product reviews, a platform for pitches & corporate branding.
Culpium is about quality and depth. No fluff.
My track record is long. I’ve been in Taiwan more than half my life. For 18 years I was the Taipei technology correspondent and then opinion columnist for Bloomberg News. Throughout that time I broke dozens of stories on the global tech beat, provided nuanced and counter-intuitive insights on business and strategy, and won a handful of journalism awards.
I went independent in 2024 so I could talk directly to you. The journalistic momentum continued. I’ve broken stories ahead of major media, provided analysis others missed, and tracked the AI supply chain at a level of detail even financial institutions can’t match.
From time to time, I provide updates on important political and policy developments in Taiwan because, well, China hands are not Taiwan experts. Understanding the global economy requires understanding Taiwan industry. From tech to textiles, yachts to running shoes, Taiwanese companies are global leaders in multiple domains.
Just six months after its founding, Culpium was a nominee for the prestigious Society of Publishers Asia Awards in the Opinion category. And again a year later — a rare and unusual feat even for large, established media.
But the goal is you.
I believe my readers’ time is as valuable as their money. (I’d be happy to have both, thanks.) So, I won’t spam your inbox with rubbish or irrelevance. My publishing cadence is tight and targeted.
I generally publish every Wednesday morning (US time), but may deliver on other days if there’s breaking news or a scoop to deliver. It’s rare that I publish more than twice in a week. I also co-host the Supply-Chained podcast with Jon Y, whom you might know from his amazing Asianometry Youtube channel.
Finally, there’s CASCI — the Culpium AI Supply Chain Index — an exclusive and proprietary index published every month that tracks the global AI compute rollout.
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Thanks for reading.
Who reads Culpium:
Fortune 500 CEOs (at least 12x Fortune 500 C-suit execs are subscribers)
Finance leaders — investors, traders, analysts, portfolio managers, (a lot of CFOs!)
Supply chain professionals — purchasing managers and procurement teams
Engineers, product managers, manufacturing teams — they design & build cool stuff
Academics, policy wonks, and a surprising number of politicians and their staffers
My mum. One of the smartest people I know, so you’re in good company.
Subscription Options:
Free Subscribers:
A welcome part of the Culpium family.
Paid Subscribers:
Everything that I put behind the paywall
— $100/year, $10/month (for those who pledge before the paywall goes up late 2026)
— $125/ year, $15/month (after paywall is on)
Founding Members (Limit of 20):
A shoutout in Culpium.
One exclusive 30min Video Call per quarter.
A heads-up on public events such as conferences and expos.
Meet-and-greet if I travel to your city, or you visit Taipei (subject to availability)
Special deals on merch (TBC).
The satisfaction of being a founding member of a small independent, award-winning, media outlet.
— $2,500/year.
Note: A subscription will not provide special coverage in Culpium or any other outlets I work with. I will cancel the subscription of any subscriber who attempts to interfere with the editorial independence or coverage of Culpium.
“I've always enjoyed your analysis of the semiconductor industry while you were writing for Bloomberg. I'm also a regular listener to the Odd Lots podcast, and thought that you were one of the most insightful guests speaking about the Asian tech sector” — pledged reader, industrial manufacturing.
“Been a fan for more than a decade. Happy to support” — pledged reader, finance industry.
Culpium:
noun [U] — a cure for lack of knowledge, understanding or clarity
an antidote to the toxic substances hopium and copium, which are often consumed by those who suffer from chronic or acute inability to think clearly
See your therapist if stupidity persists
www.culpium.com
