A retro romp through the innovative eighties . . . Christina Como knows her way around the ER and a computer room. After a revealing truth and a shocking rejection leave her with shattered dreams, Christina sets out to reclaim her life. Her passion and drive outpace naysayers and bullies, pushing her beyond family expectations and traditional gender roles. Silicon Valley East is the inspirational story of Christina’s reckoning with external forces and those within. Set in the early 1980s, at the dawn of explosive innovations in health tech, Christina’s journey leads her from her hometown in Delaware to Manhattan to Philadelphia’s Main Line, once called the Silicon Valley of the East by Ronald Reagan. Jet-setting across the country, Christina navigates the male-dominated early computer landscape and finds herself at the forefront of the future as she launches hospitals into the digital age. Christina knows lives can be saved, yet the tech world is not moving fast enough. There are a hundred reasons why she shouldn't proceed. But there’s one compelling reason why she must. What readers are saying: “ Silicon Valley East offers hope to anyone who’s suffered from anxiety, bullying, or imposter syndrome . . .” "Pack your bags! You're in for a whirlwind adventure with Christina." “Shines a light on the unequivocal ability of passion to drive innovation.” “A celebratory and historical account of the early days of health tech, when bright minds ushered in the future.” “An inspirational tale of how belief in one’s self fuels remarkable achievements.” “This book shows how far (and how fast) computer technology has come, as Christina blazes through the pages as a woman of courage, tenacity, and hard work.” “A buoyant story of shattered dreams giving way to unanticipated abundance.” "An inspirational tale of how belief in one's self fuels remarkable achievements." "Pack your bags! You're in for a whirlwind adventure with the bold and tenacious Christina." " Silicon Valley East offers hope to anyone who's suffered from anxiety, bullying, or imposter syndrome . . ." "A celebratory and historical account of the early days of health tech, when bright minds ushered in the future." "Shines a light on the unequivocal ability of passion to drive innovation." "This book shows how far (and how fast) computer technology has come, while Christina blazes through the pages as a woman of courage and hard work." "A buoyant story of shattered dreams giving way to unanticipated abundance." Gina Marie Wilson is a holistic executive coach and writer, formerly a software developer and healthcare strategist. She is an award-winning author of nonfiction books, Fearless First Year and Skills That Build. Gina lives in coastal Delaware, where she loves spending time with her family and paddleboarding on the bay.