Asia's Best Younger Entrepreneur 2009

Lawrence Yang
South Korea

Age: 33

Company: KA Models

Yang's company, KA Models, makes parts and kits for miniature models of cars, aircraft, ships and tanks. KA Models exports to wholesalers, retailers, or model companies in 20 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Britain, France, Italy, Taiwan, and Russia. The company expects to post sales worth $1.6 million this year. That's about double its revenues last year, with about 97% coming from exports.