Minh Tsai, founder and CEO of Hodo Foods, quietly built one of the most influential food brands in the U.S. by channeling the empathy that was instilled in him by virtue of being a Vietnamese refugee. In this interview, Tsai shares how his mission-driven company combined "old school" business fundamentals with artisanal craft, a commitment to justice and the environment and a healthy dose of luck to run the table in tofu.

Listen to learn how to apply lessons learned from iconic brands like Blue Bottle Coffee, Cowgirl Creamery, Acme Bread and Niman Ranch, which were all founded around the same time as Hodo; find out why a commitment to worker safety and cross training prepared the company for COVID-19 and uncover the importance of using new platforms for connecting with retailers such as New Hope Network's Spark Change initiative.