Tech’s new love: the governor’s seat

"Silicon Valley 1.0 was all about changing the world with technology first and with good works second," he says. "And in Silicon Valley 2.0, the two were in equal balance. And now it’s Silicon Valley 3.0: ‘We can take the skills of Silicon Valley and apply them to the larger social, political and economic problems.’ "

Silicon Valley power players are politicians now. You would be forgiven if, for the moment, you’re thinking the valley’s next New Thing is going to be a governor. By my definition, three of the five major announced gubernatorial candidates are of Silicon Valley.

By Mike Cassidy

San Jose Mercury News

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