Min Kao

Min Kao's greatest achievement is building Garmin into a global powerhouse, a company that didn't just create products but created a new category of consumer technology. His election to the National Academy of Engineering in 2011 is a rare honor, placing him among the most influential engineers of his generation. Beyond that, his legacy is visible every time someone uses a GPS device, whether in a car, on a plane, or on their wrist. Kao's story is a classic immigrant success narrative, but it's also a testament to the power of persistence and technical excellence.