Leaving Microsoft To Change the World
an entrepreneur's odyssey to educate the world's children
$29.52
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
10 March 2008
Summary
From Microsoft to the Himalayas: One Man’s Journey to Educate the World
John Wood found his true calling, his greatest triumphs, and his life’s purpose not in business school or spearheading Microsoft’s expansion into Asia in the 1990s, but during a transformative journey to the Himalayas. He made the bold choice to leave behind his high-paying career to found Room to Read, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing education throughout the developing world. By the close of 2007, the organi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780061121081 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0061121088 |
| Author: | John Wood |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 10 March 2008 |
| Weight: | 326g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 153mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“The bottom line is passion, and it seems the world is better off for John Wood having followed his.”
“In this captivating memoir….Wood provides recipes for how to succeed at operating nonprofit firms globally, regardless of local cultures.” – Library Journal
“The bottom line is passion, and it seems the world is better off for John Wood having followed his.” – USA Today
“One-third business saga, one-third world travelogue, and one-third human drama – a 100% great book ….” – Marc Andreessen, co-founder, Netscape Communications
“Room to Read is one of the best long-term investments I have made.” – Don Valentine, founder, Sequoia Capital, early investor Apple, Electronic Arts, Google, Oracle, and Yahoo
About The Author
John Wood
John spent most of his career running significant parts of Microsoft’s international business. At age 35, he chose to leave Microsoft in the middle of his career to focus on bringing educational opportunities to poor communities. His passion is to combine the lessons he learned in business with the compassion and service ethic found in the non-profit arena. John holds a B.S. from the University of Colorado and a MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
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