Favoriot - The Journey of an IoT Startup

Book Description

Favoriot: The Journey of an IoT Startup is the true story of how an idea born on a whiteboard grew into one of Malaysia’s most recognised homegrown IoT platforms. Written in a memoir style, this book takes readers behind the curtain of startup life through the eyes of its founder, Dr. Mazlan Abbas — a seasoned technologist who left a comfortable corporate life to build something that mattered.

This is also a follow-up to Mazlan Abbas's autobiography, "The Favoriot Way: A Life Built on Curiosity and Courage." You can also download from http://payhip.com/iotworld

From the spark that ignited during a trip to Silicon Valley to the sacrifices made in the early bootstrapping days, this book chronicles the emotional, financial and technical hurdles that shaped Favoriot’s evolution. You’ll follow the creation of its first product, Raqib, the struggles of finding market traction, the pivots that nearly broke the company, and the bold transformation that ultimately positioned Favoriot as a platform empowering thousands of students, developers, and innovators worldwide.

Through heartfelt stories and candid reflections, Dr. Mazlan shares the realities many founders experience but seldom speak about — doubt, resilience, community-building, and the constant balancing act between vision and survival. You will also discover the leadership lessons, cultural values, and strategic decisions that guided Favoriot from a small startup to a respected IoT player collaborating with global partners.

More than a business book, Favoriot: The Journey of an IoT Startup is a tribute to perseverance, purposeful innovation, and the belief that technology should serve humanity. It’s a book for aspiring entrepreneurs, educators, technologists, and anyone curious about how meaningful ventures are built — one setback, one pivot, and one breakthrough at a time.

Join the journey. Be inspired. And perhaps, start your own.

(30 Pages)