Thomas G. Tsao

co-founder and partner of Gobi Partners

He has over fifteen years of experience in venture capital, fund management and investment banking in China and the United States.

tom@gobivc.com

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"I was a big beneficiary of the SEO program in 1991, and I thought it would be great to create a program in China." Tom founded SEO China to offer the same opportunities that he experienced to young people in his adopted home who do not have access to careers in major corporations. "What SEO taught me is the value of hard work, and that with a level playing field everyone can succeed." Following three years on Wall Street, Tom moved to China where he has lived and worked for 15 years. In true SEO spirit, he has always thought about ways to give back to his community. "When I started Gobi Partners we were too small – now we have about 20 companies in our portfolio. We are now in the position to help people." Of course, the first year of setting up the program was a learning experience for Tom and his partners. "I now appreciate even more all the hard work that Michael Osheowitz and that original team did to set up SEO!" noted Tom.

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