Asia's Best Younger Entrepreneur 2009

Neo Shi Yong and Victor Goh Hai Kiat
Singapore

Age: 29

Company: KAI

SquareSingapore-based KAI Square has expertise in multimedia and surveillance data processing. Its technological niche provides solutions for a wide range of application systems catering to large corporations and end users in the Internet and mobile-devices domains. Shi and Goh say they believe in bringing greater business value to their customers and partners by delivering innovative technologies that harness the power of Knowledge-based Artificial Intelligence (KAI). The startup aims to be at the forefront of multimedia information management and improving lives through KAI by building a strong foundation of technical expertise and industry relationships. KAI is also committed to set aside 10% of its profit for charitable purposes and for funding research and development aimed at improving the quality of life for the physically and mentally challenged.