Description
In 2017, Kurt Davis traveled to Africa and volunteered at many business accelerators and humanitarian non-profits. Finding Soul, From Silicon Valley to Africa gives readers a detailed description of not only what Africa is like, but also how the experiences changed and inspired him. Each chapter reads like a vignette while developing the key themes in the book: experiencing deep empathy for others, releasing ego and identity, and discovering a deeper meaning for life. There are other moments that emerge throughout its pages, such as understanding the roots of racism, the power of entrepreneurship as a tool for development, and learning how to enjoy a journey without a plan. Finding Soul, From Silicon Valley to Africa is for anyone who is a traveler looking for a few tips about Africa, a student wanting to learn more about the continent, an entrepreneur or businessman/woman interested in Africa's potential, or just a curious reader wanting to learn about a personal development story.
About the Author
Kurt Davis is a technology entrepreneur, author, and social impact worker. He has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Recently, his focus is on working with non-profits that help the most vulnerable, including Kakuma Ventures (www.kakumaventures.com) which he set up while in Kenya. He describes this experience in his book Finding Soul: From Silicon Valley to Africa. You can follow him on his personal blog called KDAlive (www.kdalive.com). This platform shares Kurt's experiences with young adults who are mapping their lives with a focus on well-being, travel/culture, and self-employment/entrepreneurship. On the website, you can also find an ebook, Isolation Survival Guide, and over 250+ blog articles that focus on his experiences-what he has learned from them and how his experiences can give others a different perspective. Kurt splits his time between Knoxville, TN and San Francisco, CA. Watch this space for more books to come!
Reviews
"It's good to read about someone who left the Silicon Valley treadmill to find happiness elsewhere. Kurt Davis provides a window into what happens when you stop, think, and find your soul. It's a very human adventure." -Dean Takahashi, Lead Writer at Venturebeat
"Finding Soul: Silicon Valley to Africa is a travel memoir that invites reflection. The reader not only enjoys the varied adventures of a refugee of success from Silicon Valley to re-discovering soul in Africa and the delights of sights, sounds, and smells while being an armchair traveller, but the invitation to reflect on where your own life is and where it is going."-Catherine Ann Jones, Buddha & the Dancing Girl
"A tech entrepreneur searching for something more goes to Africa and finds new purpose and meaning in life. Go on a journey -- inner and outer with him."-Dorie Clark, author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business
Book Information
ISBN 9781631952722
Author Kurt Davis
Format Paperback
Page Count 274
Imprint Morgan James Publishing llc
Publisher Morgan James Publishing llc
