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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

They should also consider launching online B2C or B2B platforms incorporating mobile and social-commerce. This is supported by the East’s dispersed and young populations, high mobile penetration rates, growth of 2nd and 3rd tier inner cities (particularly in China), and traffic congestion. A “China + 1″ Strategy.

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My Personal Lesson on Race vs. Color

Austin Startup

If you were to take a closer look at ethnicity, you’ll know that refugee groups like Vietnamese, Laos, Hmongs, Burmese etc fall below the poverty line. The difference here is that even though I may have started with little, my color greatly affects my ability for upward mobility.

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