Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider
Written by Stacy Spikes
Narrated by Stacy Spikes
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About this audiobook
Stacy Spikes knows what's it like to be an outsider. Finding his footing in the tech world was an education in the complexities of being an outsider-but as Stacy came to see, rather than a hindrance, it afforded him a unique position of power.
Beginning as a film studio gopher, Spikes quickly rose through the industry ranks, being named one of the Hollywood Reporter's 30 Under 30. Still, he was an outsider looking in. Defying expectations, Spikes effectively disrupted the status quo and reinvented himself from junior executive to CEO Tech Founder. What ensued was an escalating adventure with bigger stages, bigger risks, and a roller-coaster ride of exhilarating ascent-unpredictable collapse-and a story book return.
Taking listeners inside the battles of the boardroom and beyond, Black Founder is a business memoir that will inspire every outsider who has a dream.
Editor's Note
For fans of ‘Shoe Dog’…
In a business memoir ideal for fans of “Shoe Dog,” Spikes explores how he bravely pushed boundaries in the hyper-competitive tech world. Named among the top Black professionals in tech by both Business Insider and USA Today, the co-founder of MoviePass discusses how he defied expectations to achieve success. Spikes’ insight is empowering and educational for any ambitious entrepreneur, particularly those of color.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The best audio book for 2023. I would recommend this book to everyone and more so to black entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely loved this book & recommend for anyone who is an entrepreneur or wants to know what it’s like to be on that path.