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From the Other Side of the World: Extraordinary Entrepreneurs, Unlikely Places Hardcover – September 8, 2015

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Why the next Steve Jobs is just as likely to come from Lagos, Acapulco, Lahore, or Mumbai as from Silicon Valley.

Elmira Bayrasli's colorful narrative brings readers inside the world of high-growth entrepreneurs as they overcome vexing obstacles to build businesses that create jobs and economic growth and -- perhaps most important -- shift mindsets. Here are the people who personify the transformative force of entrepreneurship from parts of the world that will be the source of the overwhelming amount of economic growth over the next twenty-five years.

BÃ¼Ã?lebi applies creative genius as he searches for the talent needed to roll out a wireless mesh technology, convincing skeptics from Europe and America that a breakthrough like this could be developed in Turkey. Tayo Oviosu grapples with the poor infrastructure and political chaos to bring financial services to the vast majority of Nigerians who lack access to banks and other financial institutions.

Bayrasli takes us on an extraordinary journey, with fascinating eyewitness accounts of courage, endurance, and ingenuity, as people in some of the world's most challenging societies build globally competitive products and services that garner international praise and investment. As these extraordinary entrepreneurs create new economic possibilities in their countries, it becomes clear that the same game-changing creative development that happened in Silicon Valley in the 1960s is occurring right now in unexpected places on "the other side of the world."

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320 pages
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PublicAffairs
Publication date

September 8, 2015
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5.88 x 1.25 x 8.63 inches
ISBN-10

1610393031
ISBN-13

978-1610393034
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“A foreign policy/business expert examines how entrepreneurs in developing countries are revolutionizing 'business, investment, economics, politics, and society.'… The author uses her uniquely bifurcated vision to explore how entrepreneurs in non-Western countries are overcoming obstacles generally unknown to Western entrepreneurs and to show how the next Steve Jobs will likely not be an American.… Throughout this eye-opening and informative book, Bayrasli offers fascinating insight into how hardship and marginalization may prove to be even greater "mothers of invention" in the 21st century than First World social and economic privilege. A sharp, thought-provoking study.” —Kirkus Reviews

"[An] absorbing debut...Bayrasli does an admirable job of showcasing these pioneers and arguing that, despite their challenges, the next big breakthrough will come from them or someone like them, not from Silicon Valley.” —Publishers Weekly

“Bayrasli's tightly written, engrossing book jumps right to the important point: entrepreneurship isn't limited to what Silicon Valley can create and spread… This fact-filled, hopeful book will be a boon to future-business-minded readers and a wake-up call to those thinking the U.S. holds the reins of creating new growth.” —Booklist

“An interesting book…Bayrasli reveals significant institutional obstacles that stand in the way of starting and sustaining new businesses in emerging markets, even in countries that officially aspire to modernization…But the stories in this book demonstrate that talent and perseverance can overcome even formidable roadblocks. Reducing the barriers might unleash outstanding economic performance.” —Foreign Affairs

“Bayrasli (cofounder, Foreign Policy Interrupted) tells of seven innovators from across the globe in countries such as Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, and Turkey, and examines how they handled the risks associated with doing business in these nations. Dangers include lack of capital, infrastructure, and business networks. Corruption and red tape are also significant factors... Potential entrepreneurs will find the stories inspirational and will be encouraged to follow their dreams regardless of the circumstances.” —Library Journal, Starred Review

“Bayrasli's book gives revealing first-hand insights into EM ventures and is filled with illuminating statistics…. A highly recommended read for its insights.” —Financial Times

“Refreshing. … Bayrasli has an eye for arresting scenes. … Her book reveals common characteristics. Entrepreneurs in far-flung places often have an American education. And they are able to tap into a burgeoning global network of venture-capital investors focused on the emerging world.” —The Economist

“Meet seven entrepreneurs who have persisted and prevailed despite difficult circumstances (including outright harassment) in order to achieve success in some of the most corrupt corners of the world…. By conveying the ingenuity, courage and smarts of these entrepreneurs, Elmira Bayrasli shows us people can thrive and create opportunities for others even in the most hostile and difficult situations.” —SUCCESS Magazine

“A well-written, completely spot on analysis about how the quality of the business climate needs to be improved in emerging economies, and about how much potential for entrepreneurship there is. If economists were to do nothing else but repeat this message, the quality and usefulness of our profession likely would rise dramatically.” —Marginal Revolution

About the Author

Elmira Bayrasli works on entrepreneurship, global development, and foreign policy. She is the cofounder of Foreign Policy Interrupted and a lecturer at New York University. Elmira has written for Foreign Affairs, the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and the New York Times. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ PublicAffairs (September 8, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1610393031
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1610393034
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.88 x 1.25 x 8.63 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,273,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,141 in Development & Growth Economics (Books)
- #3,097 in International Economics (Books)
- #15,485 in Entrepreneurship (Books)

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Passionate about foreign affairs, entrepreneurship, and writing, Elmira has spent the past two decades working on foreign policy, international development, and with startups worldwide. She is the co-founder of Foreign Policy Interrupted and a lecturer at New York University.

From 2002-2006 Elmira lived and worked in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. There, she served as the Chief Spokesperson for the OSCE Mission. From 1994-2000 Elmira was presidential appointee at the State Department, working for Madeleine Albright and Richard Holbrooke, respectively.

From 2011-2013, Elmira penned a global innovations and entrepreneurship blog entitled, Entreventures, on Forbes.com. She has also contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Reuters, Foreign Affairs, VentureBeat, The Huffington Post, and MIT’s Innovations Journal.

Proudly from Brooklyn, pre-hipsters, she loves yoga, Turkish simit, and the New York Mets.

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RK95

Life is being made better by entrepreneurs in places like Turkey

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015

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Engaging, insightful and well written, this book provides a convincing argument that innovation is no longer ruled by a small valley in California. Bayrasli shows through her outstanding research and interviews that advances to our world are coming from places around the globe. Life is being made better by entrepreneurs in places like Turkey, Pakistan and Nigeria, and their regard for what truly matters -- as opposed to making life more comfortable for the wealthy -- is an crucial distinction. This is a great read and important book.

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Dominick Q

The Age of Abundance Will be Delivered by the Most Unlikely of People (in the Unlikliest of Places)

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015

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Elmira takes us on a global journey that leaves me with one profound feeling: The era of abundance is near. No longer will the world's innovations be limited to Silicon Valley or other heavily developed nations. Rather, in the new era of technology, the playing field has been leveled...and some of the greatest innovations will come from some of the least expected places. Elmira takes us to those places - Turkey, Nigeria, Mumbai - in her book. From the Other Side of the World is fast paced, rich and filled with real-life heroes who you can't help but root for. Read this book if you are interested in seeing just how much we have to look forward to in the (very) near future.

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JKH

A must read for anyone interested in the global phenomenon ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2015

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A must read for anyone interested in the global phenomenon of entrepreneurship and more importantly, to gain an appreciation of the incredible odds that entrepreneurs battle against on a daily basis. No doubt, future game-changing innovation and novel business structures will come from environments of scarcity and the entrepreneurs who have created goods, from nothing.

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Christopher M. Schroeder

A must read

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015

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Elmira captures in beautiful language, and stunning stories, how universal access to technology is changing societs across the globe -- with a speed and power of innovation and entrepreneurship we in the West barely fathom. You won't see these stories on CNN, but they are happening by the tens of thousands and are at the foundation of a hopeful next era of economic and societal growth. I wrote more details in a book review for Pando Daily: https://pando.com/2015/11/11/review/c4ee32ec2ca4245226cd8522cfd2f7416475d480/

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Vic Vic

Extraordinary Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015

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"From The Other Side of the World: Extraordinary Entrepreneurs, Unlikely Places." is a definite read. Elmira tells the story of job creation in developing countries- the risks, challenges and how it can lead to success. Some interesting facts explored are why Mexico holds the most promise of developing an entrepreneurial core or how Russia's political environment influences entrepreneurship. Her knowledge is reflected in the book from her work in the State Department to appearances on TV, research and to her worldwide travels. I highly recommend this well written book.

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Neil Bhatiya

Great primer on the new wave of globalization

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016

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In this engaging and sweeping book, Elimra Bayrasli, an expert on entrepreneurship, criss-crosses the globe looking at a new generation of outside-the-box thinkers. While globalization has gotten a bad rap recently, it has also enabled the creation and dissemination of new and better ways of doing business in places as far a field as Turkey and Pakistan. As each of her case studies demonstrates, human ingenuity still has to overcome government policies, but there are plenty of lessons learned on how to make this new wave of business creativity work everywhere, for everyone.

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Liza Kindred

A refreshing look outside Silicon Valley

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2015

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Silicon Valley might get all of the attention, but it's not necessarily where the innovation is happening. This book is so refreshing because it looks at often-overlooked people and places, and teaches us lessons about not just how to build great companies, but how to build a better world. So glad this book is out there!

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