Closing Doors and Opening Windows: Opportunities for Entrepreneurship in an Emerging Asian Country for a Seasoned Woman Professional (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION Naisbitt (1996) predicted that, "The modernization of Asia-economically, politically and culturally-is by far the most important event taking place in the world today." (p. 18) His assessment and prediction for the future holds true even ten years later. Globalization, combined with advanced communication and the internet, has opened new and exciting entrepreneurial opportunities for people who have limited access to capital in emerging Asian countries, including the country of origin of the woman entrepreneur discussed in this paper. Women, such as this entrepreneur, are becoming a more familiar sight at the leadership helm in all countries. As noted by Kanter (1994), "Meritocracy-letting talent rise to the top regardless of where it is found and whether it is male or female-has become essential to business success." (p. 173) This not only is true in the larger multinational organizations, but also for small family owned and operated businesses.