Philip March
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Philip March

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From Stardust to Silicon Valley: A Journey Through Science and Self-Discovery. Growing up in a middle-class family deeply embedded in the practices of Christian Science, Phil's world was one of spiritual doctrines where medical care was eschewed in favor of prayer. Yet, his childhood was not solely defined by these beliefs. It was equally shaped by countless hours spent under the stars, engaged in profound conversations about mathematics, physics, and cosmology with his father. These dialogues ignited a passion for science that charted the course of his early life and education. Phil pursued this passion into academia, earning a Bachelor of Science in Physics, which led him to a brief but fascinating stint as a "rocket scientist" at JPL in Pasadena. However, the tech boom called, and he found himself drawn to the fast-evolving world of Silicon Valley. Over the next three decades, he navigated through marketing roles at leading technology firms like Cisco Systems, Oracle, and KLA, not to mention a flurry of innovative startups. Amidst this journey, he furthered his education with an MBA from Santa Clara University, equipping himself with a robust toolkit to decode complex market dynamics. Yet, despite these achievements, there lingered a narrative within Phil, a series of repressed memories that began to surface in fragments—during dreams, in the midst of work challenges, and even through his hobbies. These glimpses into his past were like pieces of a puzzle, revealing themselves slowly and demanding attention. It was as if his subconscious, a formidable force he likens to an elephant, communicated with him in a code that needed to be deciphered.
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