By Travis Yen
Taiwanese business magnate Terry Gou has made a name for himself in the fields of technology, philanthropy, and business. Gou was born in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, on October 8, 1950. His life story is an inspiration in drive, creativity, and fortitude.
Growing up in Taiwan at a time of explosive economic growth, Gou saw directly the transformational potential of entrepreneurship. Following his graduation from National Chiao Tung University’s electrical engineering program, Gou set out on his career with the goal of making a positive impact on Taiwan’s rapidly growing technology industry.
According to Forbes, Gou was a co-founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. in 1974; this company is now referred to as Foxconn Technology Group globally. Under Gou’s direction, Foxconn which had begun as a producer of plastic components for television sets quickly grew into one of the biggest electronics manufacturing firms in the world. Foxconn rose to the top of the global technology supply chain thanks to Gou’s strategic vision and innovation-focused approach, and the business now serves as a vital supplier for significant tech companies like Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft.