Sherman So is a journalist and was previously the lead China technology reporter for South China Morning Post, one of Asia’s largest English-language daily newspapers.  Her work allowed her to witness the rise of China’s Internet sector first hand and to talk to many of the entrepreneurs and industry experts.  She graduated at the University of Hong Kong before earning a MBA at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

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J. Christopher Westland is a professor at the University of Illinois, with extensive professional experience as a information technology, innovation and financial consultant in the US, China, Europe, Latin America and Asia.  He is the author of six books, numerous academic papers and has served on the editorial boards of many scholarly journals.  He has served on the faculties at the University of Michigan, University of Southern California, China Europe International Business School, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Nanyang Technological University, and other academic institutions.  He has also provided valuation and technology strategy advice for Microsoft, Intel, Motorola, V-Tech, Aerospace Corporation, IBM, Pacific Bell, and other technology firms.