Asia

Nguyen Minh Tri

Viet Tech & MyWorld

Age: 25

Companies: Viet Tech is a software development and outsourcing company solely focused on small and midsize businesses. MyWorld is a social and educational Web site in Vietnam that helps people connect and learn English by interacting with each other.

Education: Bachelor's in computer engineering, University of Portland

Prior work experience: Software developer for Serena Software

On being an entrepreneur: "The most important lesson I have learned is that you have to believe in yourself and be passionate about your work to succeed. You might have the desire, but you need the passion to keep you motivated and constantly striving for your ultimate goal. Second, great results can only come from dedication and hard work. Third, you can't stand still. You need to constantly learn and be innovative to stay on top. Finally, always going that extra mile will help you to ensure customer satisfaction and the company success."