Early Life
Tsao Ter-fung's journey began with a strong foundation in education, earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cheng Kung University, followed by an M.S. in Sanitary Engineering and a Ph.D. in Food and Chemical Engineering from Colorado State University.
Rise to Success
Tsao's career took a significant turn when he joined Quaker Oats, where he held positions in both the U.S. and Taiwan. In 1981, he became the head of Quaker's Taiwan operations. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to purchase Quaker's Taiwan assets in 1986, marking the birth of his own venture, Standard Foods.
Key Business Strategies
Under Tsao's leadership, Standard Foods became a leader in the food and beverage sector. He focused on quality and innovation, expanding the company's product portfolio to include a range of successful offerings.
Philanthropy
Tsao is involved with the Tsao Family Office, which engages in impact investing and supports the Tsao Foundation. The Tsao Foundation focuses on issues related to ageing and intergenerational relations. Priyanka Agarwal, Executive Director of The Tsao Family Foundation, participated in a debate on philanthropy at the Impact Week.