Underdogs in Overdrive: 10 Insanely Great Ideas for the Asian Netrepreneur with Cdrom and Other
Authors: Ilyas Khan, Laurence J. Brahm
Venue:  (2001)

:Underdogs in Overdrive is an inspirational guide for Asia's budding technopreneurs. Based on the author's own experiences in the region's dynamic technology sector, Underdogs in Overdrive provides tomorrow's winners with the basic building blocks to harness their entrepreneurial flair. The book is useful for those who have yet to "take the plunge," those who have taken the first steps, and also for those whose companies are in the early stages of development in the New Economy. For the rest of us, Ilyas Khan provides an armchair view of the front lines of the technopreneurial revolution, and personal, incisive insights about today's key trends and players. The book is characterized by an irreverent approach that will touch all who aspire to greatness as technology entrepreneurs. A generous sprinkling of cartoons and "exercises" lifts this work above normal "how to" guides. The book is accompanied by a multi-media CD, and readers will find updates and inspiration from the related website. "As the Asian Internet explosion is just beginning, there will be clear winners and clear losers. Ilyas Khan has compiled a good mix of "home truths" and non-traditional thoughts to help shape the winners. This book is a great read for all those with an inkling of a good idea."Steve Liddell, CEO Asia, Level 3 Communications "Underdogs in Overdrive is a stimulating guide for our budding Asian technopreneurs. Ilyas Khan's ideas and the experiences gathered in building techpacific.com are presented in an easy to read, yet powerful fashion. His effort in writing this book is simply remarkable!"K S Wong, CEO, SembCorp Industries "Whilst the Internet seems to have democratized entrepreneurship, it hasn't changed the fundamentals of getting a successful business off the ground. Ilyas Khan has captured key ideas, which whilst grounded in the Internet will be valuable to entrepreneurs in every walk of life. Acting on these ideas will not only improve your business (and your chances of success) it might also make you a better person."Peter Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer, Chinadotcom "Ilyas Khan's book should be REQUIRED reading for all would-be entrepreneurs armed with ambition though facing serious competition in the ever-challenging Digital Economy. Fabulously written, the author is able to convey his real life experiences of not only making the difficult tasks LOOK simple; but imparting his wisdom on how to perfect the art of doing the "ordinary things, extraordinarily well." A wonderful read."Jerry Wu , Founder & CEO, 2bSURE.com Pte Ltd Author Biography: Ilyas Khan is the co-founder and managing director of techpacific.com. Founded in 1998, techpacific.com is a unique combination of technology services and financial expertise that finds, finances, and builds technology businesses in Asia. In addition to techpacific.com Ilyas is also a member of the boards of a number of other technology companies including Entone Technologies, Webmedia Group, and Gorilla Asia. Prior to founding techpacific.com, Ilyas was an investment banker, having started his career with H. Henry Schroder Wagg in London in 1984. He moved to Hong Kong in 1989, and has built businesses for Citicorp, UBS and Nomura in Asia.