Both companies plan to build internet-beaming constellations of small satellites to provide internet coverage back on the planet.

What's more, they've figured out basics like how to enter a market, how to build internet-connected bikes that lock themselves, and how much to charge.

Enomoto applied his programming skills to building Internet companies, making millions.

Companies building Internet of Things devices have many platform considerations to make as well.

BackOffice is tailored specifically to help build Internet presence, improve communications, and run businesses more efficiently.

And last year the government raised concerns over Huawei's involvement in building internet cables in the Pacific region.

While other more high-profile executives were praised last year, Bradley's efforts to build Internet infrastructure went largely unnoticed.

Sun and Diba plan to create a technology platform to help others build Internet televisions, set-top boxes, and telephones based on the Java language.