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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Rebecca A. Fannin , Kai–Fu LeePublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.442kg ISBN: 9780470829905ISBN 10: 0470829907 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 09 December 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsRebecca Fannin has established herself as the preeminent expert on the emerging innovation economies of Asia. There is no better guide to understanding the countries and companies that are commercializing the disruptive technologies and ideas of the future. Jason Pontin Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Technology Review Rebecca Fannin, who caught the early waves of the Chinese Internet boom with her book Silicon Dragon, shows why we now need to be paying attention to VIC (Vietnam, India and China) in her forward-looking book Startup Asia. With diligent on-the-ground reporting and hard-won access, Fannin follows the money -- the smart money of VCs who made money on both the U.S. and China Internet booms -- to see where we should be placing our next bets in the world of technology. Gady Epstein Correspondent, The Economist Startup Asia starts out with a bang and picks up steam from there. Rebecca Fannin has done her homework. She catches the Asian markets, as she takes the reader through China, India and Vietnam. The force of Asian innovation and market presence will be with us forever. You'll be well served by reading this excellent work and getting to know some of the players involved. Dick Kramlich Chairman and Co-Founder, NEA Startup Asia takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the kaleidoscope of tech startups and venture activity across Asia. Only Ms. Fannin can combine facts, data and compelling personal stories of entrepreneurs in Asia into such a rewarding read. Should be on the Kindle shelf for every business school course on Asia or entrepreneurship. Ron Schramm Professor, Columbia Business School and Chinese European International Business School Startup Asia is a must read! The shift of entrepreneurial activity to Asia is dramatically changing investment opportunities. No one has done more field research or has more thoughtful analysis and insights on this dramatic change than Rebecca Fannin! Patrick J. McGovern Founder and Chairman, International Data Group Rebecca Fannin delivers an inspirational journey from tech parks in India to half-constructed offices in Ho Chi Minh City. Startup Asia is a splendidly woven narrative of the leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and thinkers who are shaping the future that is being invented in Asia and envied around the globe. Tony Nash Global Director, Custom Research, Economist Intelligence Unit Rebecca Fannin has established herself as the preeminent expert on the emerging innovation economies of Asia. There is no better guide to understanding the countries and companies that are commercializing the disruptive technologies and ideas of the future. Jason Pontin Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Technology Review Rebecca Fannin, who caught the early waves of the Chinese Internet boom with her book Silicon Dragon , shows why we now need to be paying attention to VIC (Vietnam, India and China) in her forward-looking book Startup Asia . With diligent on-the-ground reporting and hard-won access, Fannin follows the money -- the smart money of VCs who made money on both the U.S. and China Internet booms -- to see where we should be placing our next bets in the world of technology. Gady Epstein Correspondent, The Economist Startup Asia starts out with a bang and picks up steam from there. Rebecca Fannin has done her homework. She catches the Asian markets, as she takes the reader through China, India and Vietnam. The force of Asian innovation and market presence will be with us forever. You'll be well served by reading this excellent work and getting to know some of the players involved. Dick Kramlich Chairman and Co-Founder, NEA Startup Asia takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the kaleidoscope of tech startups and venture activity across Asia. Only Ms. Fannin can combine facts, data and compelling personal stories of entrepreneurs in Asia into such a rewarding read. Should be on the Kindle shelf for every business school course on Asia or entrepreneurship. Ron Schramm Professor, Columbia Business School and Chinese European International Business School Startup Asia is a must read! The shift of entrepreneurial activity to Asia is dramatically changing investment opportunities. No one has done more field research or has more thoughtful analysis and insights on this dramatic change than Rebecca Fannin! Patrick J. McGovern Founder and Chairman, International Data Group Rebecca Fannin delivers an inspirational journey from tech parks in India to half-constructed offices in Ho Chi Minh City. Startup Asia is a splendidly woven narrative of the leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and thinkers who are shaping the future that is being invented in Asia and envied around the globe. Tony Nash Global Director, Custom Research, Economist Intelligence Unit Rebecca Fannin has established herself as the preeminent expert on the emerging innovation economies of Asia. There is no better guide to understanding the countries and companies that are commercializing the disruptive technologies and ideas of the future. Jason Pontin Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Technology Review Rebecca Fannin, who caught the early waves of the Chinese Internet boom with her book Silicon Dragon, shows why we now need to be paying attention to VIC (Vietnam, India and China) in her forward-looking book Startup Asia. With diligent on-the-ground reporting and hard-won access, Fannin follows the money the smart money of VCs who made money on both the U.S. and China Internet booms to see where we should be placing our next bets in the world of technology. Gady Epstein Correspondent, The Economist Startup Asia starts out with a bang and picks up steam from there. Rebecca Fannin has done her homework. She catches the Asian markets, as she takes the reader through China, India and Vietnam. The force of Asian innovation and market presence will be with us forever. You'll be well served by reading this excellent work and getting to know some of the players involved. Dick Kramlich Chairman and Co-Founder, NEA Startup Asia takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the kaleidoscope of tech startups and venture activity across Asia. Only Ms. Fannin can combine facts, data and compelling personal stories of entrepreneurs in Asia into such a rewarding read. Should be on the Kindle shelf for every business school course on Asia or entrepreneurship. Ron Schramm Professor, Columbia Business School and Chinese European International Business School Startup Asia is a must read! The shift of entrepreneurial activity to Asia is dramatically changing investment opportunities. No one has done more field research or has more thoughtful analysis and insights on this dramatic change than Rebecca Fannin! Patrick J. McGovern Founder and Chairman, International Data Group Rebecca Fannin delivers an inspirational journey from tech parks in India to half-constructed offices in Ho Chi Minh City. Startup Asia is a splendidly woven narrative of the leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and thinkers who are shaping the future that is being invented in Asia and envied around the globe. Tony Nash Global Director, Custom Research, Economist Intelligence Unit """Rebecca Fannin has established herself as the preeminent expert on the emerging innovation economies of Asia. There is no better guide to understanding the countries and companies that are commercializing the disruptive technologies and ideas of the future."" Jason Pontin Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Technology Review ""Rebecca Fannin, who caught the early waves of the Chinese Internet boom with her book Silicon Dragon, shows why we now need to be paying attention to VIC (Vietnam, India and China) in her forward-looking book Startup Asia. With diligent on-the-ground reporting and hard-won access, Fannin follows the money ? the smart money of VCs who made money on both the U.S. and China Internet booms ? to see where we should be placing our next bets in the world of technology."" Gady Epstein Correspondent, The Economist ""Startup Asia starts out with a bang and picks up steam from there. Rebecca Fannin has done her homework. She catches the Asian markets, as she takes the reader through China, India and Vietnam. The force of Asian innovation and market presence will be with us forever. You'll be well served by reading this excellent work and getting to know some of the players involved."" Dick Kramlich Chairman and Co-Founder, NEA ""Startup Asia takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the kaleidoscope of tech startups and venture activity across Asia. Only Ms. Fannin can combine facts, data and compelling personal stories of entrepreneurs in Asia into such a rewarding read. Should be on the Kindle shelf for every business school course on Asia or entrepreneurship."" Ron Schramm Professor, Columbia Business School and Chinese European International Business School ""Startup Asia is a must read! The shift of entrepreneurial activity to Asia is dramatically changing investment opportunities. No one has done more field research or has more thoughtful analysis and insights on this dramatic change than Rebecca Fannin!"" Patrick J. McGovern Founder and Chairman, International Data Group ""Rebecca Fannin delivers an inspirational journey from tech parks in India to half-constructed offices in Ho Chi Minh City. Startup Asia is a splendidly woven narrative of the leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and thinkers who are shaping the future that is being invented in Asia and envied around the globe."" Tony Nash Global Director, Custom Research, Economist Intelligence Unit" Author InformationRebecca A. Fannin is the author of Silicon Dragon (McGraw-Hill, 2008), a contributor to Forbes, and a consultant and public speaker. Her news and events group, Silicon Asia, www.siliconasiainvest.com, publishes e-newsletters and research, and develops conferences in tech hotspots. Since 1992, she has been reporting on innovation, technology and emerging economies. A former international editor at Red Herring, the Pulitzer-owned International Business, AdAge and the Asian Venture Capital Journal, Rebecca has also contributed to Inc., Worth, Fast Company, Chief Executive, The Deal, and Harvard Business Review and has appeared as a commentator on Fox Business News, Sky TV and CCTV. She has lectured at several universities, including Yale, Columbia and Harvard and her speaking engagements include the Asia Society, World Affairs Council, Overseas Press Club, the Foreign Correspondents Club, World Affairs Forum, the Northwest China Council, Vancouver Trade Club and Harvard Club. Rebecca has also consulted for KPMG, Econsultancy and Sony Ericsson among others and has testified as an expert witness on China?s Internet before a U.S.-China Trade Commission in Washington D.C. Originally from Lancaster, Ohio, Rebecca resides in New York City and San Francisco. She enjoys frequent reporting trips to China, India and other emerging markets. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |