Francisco Martínez awarded at Santiago - July 1, 2005
In 20, he formed BNC Neology, a company that integrates RFID chips with long-distance input/output devices. Today, it is the only Mexican hi-tech company that exports to Japan, China and the U.S.

For his passion and commitment to innovation, WIBTA is proud to honor Francisco Martínez.

Yair Goldfinger awarded at London - June 9, 2005
As one of the co-founders of ICQ, Yair Goldfinger created the first Internet-wide instant messenger, which is today used as a business and personal communication tool. More recently, he created the one-to-one channel Dotomi Direct Messaging™ for the online advertising space, to enable consumers to have a permission-based, relevant and timely way to communicate with companies of their choice.

For pioneering the invention of a technology that has transformed the way the world communicates, WIBTA applauds Yair Goldfinger.

Ying Wu awarded at Singapore - May 28, 2005
Ying Wu arrived in the US from China with $ 27 in his pockets and went on to build a $ 2.1 Billion Nasdaq-listed business. Today his company, UTStarcom, provides innovative and inexpensive telecommunications products that enable 325 million users in 500 cities, transforming the telecom market in China.

Ying Wu was chosen for his commitment to bringing talent, technology, management and capital to create value for both consumers and his employees.