Dr. Hsu believes the American Dream is available to everyone – but it all depends on how hard you are willing to work for it.
The HSU Educational Foundation was founded by Dr. Paul Hsu, a successful immigrant tech entrepreneur, and community leader. Dr. Hsu, a true example of the American Dream, has long given back to his community in support of students and education. He developed the HSU Educational Foundation as a way to join together with those who share his vision to grow the mission and encourage great success for more students.
For Paul Hsu, the path from arriving in the United States with $500 in his pocket to becoming the successful entrepreneur he is today is a testament to the way America continues to be a land of promise. “I am a first generation immigrant—I came to over to this great country from Taiwan in 1976 and my 40 years experience is living proof that America is truly a land of opportunity.”
Before he came to America, Dr. Paul Hsu served a 2-year commitment as an officer over the LVT unit in Taiwan.
Dr. Paul Hsu, Ph.D.
He emphasizes principles that have helped him do business with an innovation mindset, focusing on the process rather than a destination. He carefully considers options presented to him. He emphasizes the importance of being bold and staying curious. Building relationships and striving to understand what makes people tick is essential. “Those of us in technical and technological fields can sometimes forget that what we do is really about serving people.”
Dr. Hsu outlines the importance of welcoming new ideas while also adhering to strong values. And he emphasizes building wisely, drawing again on his own experience when he describes innovation as a process, versus a destination. “I’ve always built my companies slowly and was never in a rush to get big. Often when I talk to students or young engineers, they have stars in their eyes,” he says of people who hear about innovators making millions for inventing apps. “I had a firm principle of never moving beyond what I know we could produce.”
About the HSU Educational Foundation
The HSU Educational Foundation considers its programs of support carefully and makes decisions with the help of its board members. The HSU Foundation welcomes proposals and makes announcements to the public with the help of web tools, civic and educational forums and the media as opportunities arise to receive financial support or recognition by an educational award.
The HSU Educational Foundation is an established non-profit organization and as such, donations are tax deductible. Please check with your accountant or tax professional regarding any necessary support documentation for reporting contributions.
The Mission
The mission of the HSU Educational Foundation is to promote excellence in teaching and encourage innovation.
The Vision
- Help local students prepare for careers of global demand
- Transform our community’s future by inspiring innovation