Asia's Best Younger Entrepreneur 2009

Aung Kyaw Moe
Thailand

Age: 33

Company: SinaptIQ

Growing up in Rangoon, Aung Kyaw Moe didn't plan on becoming a businessman. He dreamed of becoming a doctor but his scores on the national examinations weren't high enough. Today, he lives in Bangkok and his online payment business, SinaptIQ, has expanded within six years to include three subsidiaries. One of them, PaySbuy, is among Thailand's top business-to-consumer Internet- and mobile-payment providers. Aung Kyaw Moe credits his success to his determination and spirit that repeatedly transformed obstacles into opportunities.