Review: Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider – Stacy Spikes

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At the intersection of power, technology, and race, Stacy Spikes, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of MoviePass, reveals the tools he’s used to persevere in the face of adversity, defy stereotypes, and shatter glass ceilings. BLACK FOUNDER is both an empowering memoir of a trailblazing business leader and an unflinching look at what it means to be Black and ambitious in the upper echelons of record labels, movie studios and tech startups – with practical steps on how to overcome prejudice and build your own success.

Stacy Spikes knows what’s it like to be an outsider. He certainly knew he didn’t fit the mold of a successful future tech entrepreneur. But he marshaled his resilience and ultimately set out to shatter that mold—along with the glass ceiling that came with it. 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. So he set out to make his own dreams a reality. 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.

Now Spikes shares his challenges, pitfalls, and keys to personal and professional fulfillment. He shows how the seemingly impossible can be overcome by having faith in oneself and creating from a place of confidence. Taking readers inside the battles of the boardroom and beyond, Black Founder is a business memoir that will inspire every outsider who has a dream.

Black Founder is an inspiring memoir by Stacy Spikes, a trailblazing entrepreneur who has shattered glass ceilings and defied stereotypes throughout his career. Spikes faced numerous challenges and setbacks but persevered by harnessing his resilience and unique position of power as an outsider.

This book is a personal account of Spikes’ journey and a practical guide for others who aspire to break barriers and build their own success. Spikes provide insights into the complexities of being an outsider in the tech industry and offer practical steps to overcome prejudice and achieve personal and professional fulfillment. “Black Founder” is an empowering memoir that inspires and motivates readers to pursue their dreams and create from a place of confidence.

Reviewed by: Orsayor

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