They had compiled their yearly list of "Asia's Young Entrepreneurs" which entailed the Top 25 Young Entrepreneurs in Asia from countries all around Asia.
Back then we were only working on the early stages of Nuffnang and was even yet to launch so I remember thinking to myself how young those entrepreneurs were, and yet they have achieved so MUCH!
It was something to look up to indeed.
Curiously I remember to slide back and forth in slideshow of the 25 entrepreneurs to find the entrepreneur from Malaysia but there wasn't one.All the entrepreneurs in that list were from Japan, China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia... even Singapore.. but not Malaysia.
I remember telling myself that maybe one day... with that dotcom which was about to be called Nuffnang... just maybe... I might be the Malaysian in that list.
A few days ago Businessweek released its list for this year which narrowed down 25 finalists for the Best Young Entrepreneur in Asia... and believe it or not.
Ming and I are in it for Nuffnang.I don't know how they picked us out but this paragraph on their website kind of sums it up.
This year, BusinessWeek's annual report on Asian entrepreneurship features 25 finalists for the title of Best Young Entrepreneur in Asia.
BusinessWeek readers nominated candidates and the magazine's editors and reporters in Asia suggested names, too. We then narrowed down our list to 25 people whom we feel best represent the creativity and energy that's now increasingly common among startups across the region. Readers can see profiles of the Top 25 and vote for their favorite here.
It is humbling to be in that list not just because I seem to be the youngest there hence having "eaten the least rice" of the lot but because of all the achievements that the other Top 25 Entrepreneurs in Asia have under their belt.
Yet, I'm a little proud as a Malaysian.
I don't know if I'm the only Malaysian in the list... but I DO know... that I'm glad our country made it this time.To check out the article and view the slide show click here and here.
You guys don't have to vote for me okay?
It's already an honour that I'm even in that Top 25 list.
1st... For sure will vote for you tim :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulation! Cherish the moment and continue with the good work!
ReplyDelete*shy* my first blog comment :P
Congrats!! You have my support!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!
ReplyDeleteWhy stop there? Let us push you to the award itself. ^_^
not bad! will vote for you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats. Love reading your blog, it's very inspiring.
ReplyDelete*standing ovation*
ReplyDelete=D
Hope i could join Nuffnang one day after my graduation in this cold cold country of Spice Girls.
Already voted for you! Congrats Tim. Who knew, from the days of Lengmou? to this? =)
ReplyDeletecongrats...i've been reading your blog since the days of lengmou. i will vote for you for sure ;)
ReplyDeletebumble: aww thank U :P
ReplyDeletejasonmumbles: you make me proud too
chun: hgehehe no need shy wan.. comment more often!
shu: thanks shu
chapree: hahaahah no lar.. slowly slowly
nadnut: thanks nad
tracy: aww thank u tracy
vss: well treasure those moments.. i know i enjoyed it when i was there
melissa: hahaha :P thank you melissa
effrick: thank you for following me for sooo long!
Congratulation! So when can 'belanja' me more ads??? Yes! Well I am happy to be part of Nuffnang! Beside this any more award? 'Best available male' or most 'handsome bacheloh' by FHM perhaps???Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation!! A great achievement!! From the news i only notice that u r so young.
ReplyDeletehor ny: ahah thank you hor ny... i don't think i have the looks to enter any of these lifestyle magazines like fhm ler :P besides.. fhm is for guys to read.
ReplyDeletehui yi: yah i am :P thank you
congrats for making it to de TOP!!! u r really deserving it..both u n Ming really earn something back for all de hard effort n work n time in Nuffnang..al de best..u wil get some votes!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeletehow not to vote for you? :p
ReplyDeletecongrats boss !..
ReplyDeletedoes 'dont have to vote for you' means vote for you ?
lol. will do
Congrats!!!Congrats!!! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeletehey, congrats!
ReplyDeleteproud to be a Malaysian~ ;)
nice piece of reverse psychology at the end! :P
ReplyDeletericci: thank you so much.. you're soo nice
ReplyDeletealan; thank you alan
michelle: hahahahaha can vote for ming mah
genova: haah no lar... why u read it that way hahaha
christine: thank you christine
eve: thank u :P
ky: hahaha funny lar u!
congrats!
ReplyDeletewhen I grow up I wanna be just like you. HAHA
omg!!!
ReplyDeletethats really awesome!
way to go dude
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteNow tell us how to storm BusinessWeek to ensure winning :)
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ReplyDeletedouble wow!!~
ReplyDeleteu made us all proud.. grats!
*hugs*
blake: haha careful what you wish for
ReplyDeletekelly: thanks kelly
whisper: hahaha no need ler dude
michelle; thank U :P
Congrats Boss. You have done Malaysia proud and definitely Malaysia boleh!!! You are the best. :)
ReplyDeletecongrats wor..millionaire d i m sure?
ReplyDeletecongrats mate... happy 4 u...
ReplyDeletecheng chun: hey thanks dude.. will be glad if i really did Malaysia proud
ReplyDeletejoe: hahaha pls lar!
michael: thanks mate
Congrats ... Really happy for u..
ReplyDeleteBTW, where is the vote button ? din see it leh~
cely: heh.. no need to vote lar! it's ok
ReplyDeletehey boss ! congratulation ;) voted for both of u :P you're the youngest eh.
ReplyDeletebeh tong.
wow...congrats ooo..waiting to see u grab the award ya..hehe
ReplyDeleteghooi: yah kinda the youngest i think.. u really dind't have to vote ler.. but thanks for voting
ReplyDeletekimfei: hahaa pls lar.. i wun win lar
congragulations!
ReplyDeletecongratulations... for making Malaysia proud :)
ReplyDeletecongratulations tim!
ReplyDeleteCongrats man !
ReplyDeletesilly boi, u do know i've already voted for you kan?
ReplyDeletekeep up the amazing work dude, i'm watching from afar and waiting for my own time ;)
Gr8 work and congratulations. I tried to compile a list of entreprenuerial traits from reading the asia's youngest article page. Please add more points from your own experience here:
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