Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life’s Difficult Journeys

Payam Zamani came to the U.S. as a refugee from Iran and ended up orchestrating a billion-dollar IPO. However, he found that building great wealth left him disconnected from his spiritual beliefs. His answer was to launch a private equity firm, One Planet Group, that is focused on online technology and media businesses that improve society and give back to communities. In Crossing the Desert, he shares the story of fleeing from Iran and, eventually, creating a company named one of San Francisco’s best places to work. It’s a story that will inspire any Social Capital CEO.