Information about the Entrepreneur
Stephen Chen was born and raised in Changhua, Taiwan. After graduating from Changhua High School, he was admitted to the National Taiwan University’s Department of Physics and completed a doctorate program at Tsinghua University’s Institute of Information Engineering. When he graduated from the Department of Physics at National Taiwan University, he unexpectedly chose to stay in Taiwan instead of pursuing his dreams to study abroad as he felt a responsibility to help his brothers with their start-up. In the early days of the business in 1983, the second brother, Tonny, was interested in the market of video rewinders, and Stephen joined Tonny’s company without hesitation. Using the technical prowess he had honed since he was a kid, Stephen designed a VHS and Betamax conversion device in a simple and price-effective manner, which laid the foundation for the company’s future as a technological leader in Taiwan.
Stephen is currently the Chairman and General Manager of E-Lead Electronic Co.,Ltd. (E-Lead), growing E-Lead from a company that produced simple everyday electronics to designing and producing ground-breaking technologies in the field of automotive electronics. From being the first in-vehicle infotainment system to adapt a buttonless design to creating the first auto-stereoscopic 3D AR HUD technology, Stephen constantly revolutionizes the industry of automotive electronics through his technological breakthroughs.
Other Interesting Facts about Entrepreneur
Stephen is an avid practitioner of tai-chi and calligraphy. He believes that these two hobbies sharpen both the body and the mind. He mentions that both of these art forms are rather slow and help him hone his patience and ability for his body to match his mind.
Stephen Chen was born and raised in Changhua, Taiwan. After graduating from Changhua High School, he was admitted to the National Taiwan University’s Department of Physics and completed a doctorate program at Tsinghua University’s Institute of Information Engineering. When he graduated from the Department of Physics at National Taiwan University, he unexpectedly chose to stay in Taiwan instead of pursuing his dreams to study abroad as he felt a responsibility to help his brothers with their start-up. In the early days of the business in 1983, the second brother, Tonny, was interested in the market of video rewinders, and Stephen joined Tonny’s company without hesitation. Using the technical prowess he had honed since he was a kid, Stephen designed a VHS and Betamax conversion device in a simple and price-effective manner, which laid the foundation for the company’s future as a technological leader in Taiwan.
Stephen is currently the Chairman and General Manager of E-Lead Electronic Co.,Ltd. (E-Lead), growing E-Lead from a company that produced simple everyday electronics to designing and producing ground-breaking technologies in the field of automotive electronics. From being the first in-vehicle infotainment system to adapt a buttonless design to creating the first auto-stereoscopic 3D AR HUD technology, Stephen constantly revolutionizes the industry of automotive electronics through his technological breakthroughs.
Other Interesting Facts about Entrepreneur
Stephen is an avid practitioner of tai-chi and calligraphy. He believes that these two hobbies sharpen both the body and the mind. He mentions that both of these art forms are rather slow and help him hone his patience and ability for his body to match his mind.
As long as it is gold, it will shine, all you need to do is persevere.
Company Achievements & Role as Entrepreneur
Over the past few years, E-LEAD has continuously supplied ADAS and infotainment systems to the South-Eastern Asian market. As the original equipment is often very expensive, Stephen worked to make technologies that make driving safer and more accessible. Although E-LEAD has done very well in this field, Stephen’s goal is to bring technologies from Taiwan into Car OEMs around the globe.
Stephen eventually led E-LEAD to become a tier 1 OE supplier to OEM automotive manufacturers in China and is aiming to become a tier 1 supplier to major car OEMs all across the globe. Under his leadership, E-LEAD has passed the OE qualification verifications of European high-end car brands and is working with them to design the cockpit of the future.
Shifting from OES Business (planned installation of vehicles after mass production) to the OE (participation in the design of vehicles before mass production as standard equipment) requires a higher level of commitment and attention to detail.
In addition to passing all the system certifications and technological audits required by international car manufacturers, the operation of the company pays more attention to the pre-planning and the success of the execution of the plan, which greatly improves the ability to stay on schedule, control costs, and minimizes risks.
Vision, Mission, & Future Plans
Talent is the backbone of the company, and Stephen values diversity and respects the characteristics of different personalities. Therefore, in addition to a prudent selection of talents, E-Lead pays more attention to talent development, training, and teamwork.
E-Lead has been established for over 30 years and continuously promotes breakthroughs and innovation. In today’s ever-changing world, the company believes that there are always new fields and opportunities to flourish. The automotive world is currently undergoing electrification, intelligence, and automation. Thus, E-Lead will play an important role in this trend based on its own technical expertise and advantages. Under Stephen’s leadership, the company will continually grow and lead the market of automotive electronics with its technological breakthroughs.
Over the past few years, E-LEAD has continuously supplied ADAS and infotainment systems to the South-Eastern Asian market. As the original equipment is often very expensive, Stephen worked to make technologies that make driving safer and more accessible. Although E-LEAD has done very well in this field, Stephen’s goal is to bring technologies from Taiwan into Car OEMs around the globe.
Stephen eventually led E-LEAD to become a tier 1 OE supplier to OEM automotive manufacturers in China and is aiming to become a tier 1 supplier to major car OEMs all across the globe. Under his leadership, E-LEAD has passed the OE qualification verifications of European high-end car brands and is working with them to design the cockpit of the future.
Shifting from OES Business (planned installation of vehicles after mass production) to the OE (participation in the design of vehicles before mass production as standard equipment) requires a higher level of commitment and attention to detail.
In addition to passing all the system certifications and technological audits required by international car manufacturers, the operation of the company pays more attention to the pre-planning and the success of the execution of the plan, which greatly improves the ability to stay on schedule, control costs, and minimizes risks.
Vision, Mission, & Future Plans
Talent is the backbone of the company, and Stephen values diversity and respects the characteristics of different personalities. Therefore, in addition to a prudent selection of talents, E-Lead pays more attention to talent development, training, and teamwork.
E-Lead has been established for over 30 years and continuously promotes breakthroughs and innovation. In today’s ever-changing world, the company believes that there are always new fields and opportunities to flourish. The automotive world is currently undergoing electrification, intelligence, and automation. Thus, E-Lead will play an important role in this trend based on its own technical expertise and advantages. Under Stephen’s leadership, the company will continually grow and lead the market of automotive electronics with its technological breakthroughs.
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Information about the Entrepreneur
Stephen Chen was born and raised in Changhua, Taiwan. After graduating from Changhua High School, he was admitted to the National Taiwan University’s Department of Physics and completed a doctorate program at Tsinghua University’s Institute of Information Engineering. When he graduated from the Department of Physics at National Taiwan University, he unexpectedly chose to stay in Taiwan instead of pursuing his dreams to study abroad as he felt a responsibility to help his brothers with their start-up. In the early days of the business in 1983, the second brother, Tonny, was interested in the market of video rewinders, and Stephen joined Tonny’s company without hesitation. Using the technical prowess he had honed since he was a kid, Stephen designed a VHS and Betamax conversion device in a simple and price-effective manner, which laid the foundation for the company’s future as a technological leader in Taiwan.
Stephen is currently the Chairman and General Manager of E-Lead Electronic Co.,Ltd. (E-Lead), growing E-Lead from a company that produced simple everyday electronics to designing and producing ground-breaking technologies in the field of automotive electronics. From being the first in-vehicle infotainment system to adapt a buttonless design to creating the first auto-stereoscopic 3D AR HUD technology, Stephen constantly revolutionizes the industry of automotive electronics through his technological breakthroughs.
Other Interesting Facts about Entrepreneur
Stephen is an avid practitioner of tai-chi and calligraphy. He believes that these two hobbies sharpen both the body and the mind. He mentions that both of these art forms are rather slow and help him hone his patience and ability for his body to match his mind.
Stephen Chen was born and raised in Changhua, Taiwan. After graduating from Changhua High School, he was admitted to the National Taiwan University’s Department of Physics and completed a doctorate program at Tsinghua University’s Institute of Information Engineering. When he graduated from the Department of Physics at National Taiwan University, he unexpectedly chose to stay in Taiwan instead of pursuing his dreams to study abroad as he felt a responsibility to help his brothers with their start-up. In the early days of the business in 1983, the second brother, Tonny, was interested in the market of video rewinders, and Stephen joined Tonny’s company without hesitation. Using the technical prowess he had honed since he was a kid, Stephen designed a VHS and Betamax conversion device in a simple and price-effective manner, which laid the foundation for the company’s future as a technological leader in Taiwan.
Stephen is currently the Chairman and General Manager of E-Lead Electronic Co.,Ltd. (E-Lead), growing E-Lead from a company that produced simple everyday electronics to designing and producing ground-breaking technologies in the field of automotive electronics. From being the first in-vehicle infotainment system to adapt a buttonless design to creating the first auto-stereoscopic 3D AR HUD technology, Stephen constantly revolutionizes the industry of automotive electronics through his technological breakthroughs.
Other Interesting Facts about Entrepreneur
Stephen is an avid practitioner of tai-chi and calligraphy. He believes that these two hobbies sharpen both the body and the mind. He mentions that both of these art forms are rather slow and help him hone his patience and ability for his body to match his mind.
As long as it is gold, it will shine, all you need to do is persevere.
Company Achievements & Role as Entrepreneur
Over the past few years, E-LEAD has continuously supplied ADAS and infotainment systems to the South-Eastern Asian market. As the original equipment is often very expensive, Stephen worked to make technologies that make driving safer and more accessible. Although E-LEAD has done very well in this field, Stephen’s goal is to bring technologies from Taiwan into Car OEMs around the globe.
Stephen eventually led E-LEAD to become a tier 1 OE supplier to OEM automotive manufacturers in China and is aiming to become a tier 1 supplier to major car OEMs all across the globe. Under his leadership, E-LEAD has passed the OE qualification verifications of European high-end car brands and is working with them to design the cockpit of the future.
Shifting from OES Business (planned installation of vehicles after mass production) to the OE (participation in the design of vehicles before mass production as standard equipment) requires a higher level of commitment and attention to detail.
In addition to passing all the system certifications and technological audits required by international car manufacturers, the operation of the company pays more attention to the pre-planning and the success of the execution of the plan, which greatly improves the ability to stay on schedule, control costs, and minimizes risks.
Vision, Mission, & Future Plans
Talent is the backbone of the company, and Stephen values diversity and respects the characteristics of different personalities. Therefore, in addition to a prudent selection of talents, E-Lead pays more attention to talent development, training, and teamwork.
E-Lead has been established for over 30 years and continuously promotes breakthroughs and innovation. In today’s ever-changing world, the company believes that there are always new fields and opportunities to flourish. The automotive world is currently undergoing electrification, intelligence, and automation. Thus, E-Lead will play an important role in this trend based on its own technical expertise and advantages. Under Stephen’s leadership, the company will continually grow and lead the market of automotive electronics with its technological breakthroughs.
Over the past few years, E-LEAD has continuously supplied ADAS and infotainment systems to the South-Eastern Asian market. As the original equipment is often very expensive, Stephen worked to make technologies that make driving safer and more accessible. Although E-LEAD has done very well in this field, Stephen’s goal is to bring technologies from Taiwan into Car OEMs around the globe.
Stephen eventually led E-LEAD to become a tier 1 OE supplier to OEM automotive manufacturers in China and is aiming to become a tier 1 supplier to major car OEMs all across the globe. Under his leadership, E-LEAD has passed the OE qualification verifications of European high-end car brands and is working with them to design the cockpit of the future.
Shifting from OES Business (planned installation of vehicles after mass production) to the OE (participation in the design of vehicles before mass production as standard equipment) requires a higher level of commitment and attention to detail.
In addition to passing all the system certifications and technological audits required by international car manufacturers, the operation of the company pays more attention to the pre-planning and the success of the execution of the plan, which greatly improves the ability to stay on schedule, control costs, and minimizes risks.
Vision, Mission, & Future Plans
Talent is the backbone of the company, and Stephen values diversity and respects the characteristics of different personalities. Therefore, in addition to a prudent selection of talents, E-Lead pays more attention to talent development, training, and teamwork.
E-Lead has been established for over 30 years and continuously promotes breakthroughs and innovation. In today’s ever-changing world, the company believes that there are always new fields and opportunities to flourish. The automotive world is currently undergoing electrification, intelligence, and automation. Thus, E-Lead will play an important role in this trend based on its own technical expertise and advantages. Under Stephen’s leadership, the company will continually grow and lead the market of automotive electronics with its technological breakthroughs.