{"product_id":"9780578176703","title":"Finding God in Silicon Valley: Spiritual Journeys in a High-Tech World","description":"\u003cp\u003eGod is doing the seemingly impossible in Silicon Valley—changing the hearts and attitudes of the rich and successful, and those desperately pursuing riches, power, and prestige. Having a tradition of disrupting the status quo with technology, Silicon Valley may be poised to challenge its perception as a wasteland of faith as well. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinding God in Silicon Valley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e tells how God is working in the lives of people in Silicon Valley—venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, leaders of major companies, innovators in non-profit start-ups, scientists, and technologists. You will be inspired and challenged as you read their journeys of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book provides lessons for anyone who has struggled with faith. You will read how these leaders got beyond the trappings of financial and business success to find God; how they overcame personal struggle and even tragedy to come to know Christ; how they reconciled reason and faith, and science and faith; and how they discovered meaning, purpose, and a calling for their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book's Foreword is written by Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware, a $6 billion company. Included in the book are stories of venture capital luminaries such as venture capitalists Kevin Compton and Promod Haque, and Google executive Kirk Perry.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFollowing are endorsements for the book:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“In a thought-provoking manner, Skip Vaccarello provides a collection of amazing stories of leaders who have found God in Silicon Valley...one of the most influential but anti-God places on earth...” Pat Gelsinger - VMware CEO\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“For those curious about faith, I highly recommend that you read Finding God in Silicon Valley. It could change your life!”\u003cbr\u003e ~ Brent Jones, former All-Pro SF 49er and Managing Director, Northgate Capital \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“In Finding God in Silicon Valley, you will meet some great folks of faith.”\u003cbr\u003e ~ Kevin Compton, Founder, Radar Partners, a venture capital firm\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Skip has skillfully woven together the captivating stories of influential men and women of the Silicon Valley, a place where you might not expect to find such vibrant followers of Christ.”\u003cbr\u003e ~ Chuck Bryant, CEO and Board Chair, Pinnacle Forum America, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This is a must read for business leaders, and beyond—soak it in, learn, and be inspired! “\u003cbr\u003e ~ Bob Dees, Major General, U.S. Army, Retired\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“These stories breathe humanity, wisdom, ethics, and even joy into a technological age in search of truth. A treasure of insight into what matters, and why.”\u003cbr\u003e ~ Kelly Monroe Kullberg, Finding God at Harvard, The Veritas Forum\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“If you are looking for inspiration and finding out what it takes to live a truly purpose-driven life, this book and these stories could change your life forever.”\u003cbr\u003e ~ Tom Tognoli, CEO, Intero Real Estate, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107609690352,"sku":"9780578176703","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780578176703_p0.jpg?v=1763719723","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780578176703","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}