Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider

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At the intersection of power, technology, and race, Stacy Spikes, an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of MoviePass, shares the tools he used to overcome adversity and defy stereotypes. This empowering memoir offers an unflinching look at being Black and ambitious in the upper echelons of record labels, movie studios, and tech startups, providing practical steps to overcome prejudice and achieve success. Recognized as one of the 21 most influential Blacks in technology by USA Today, Spikes presents a candid blueprint for success, including the true story behind MoviePass, the groundbreaking theatrical subscription service. Spikes knows what it’s like to be an outsider in the tech world, feeling he didn’t fit the mold of a successful entrepreneur. However, he transformed his resilience into a unique position of power. Starting as a film studio gopher, he quickly ascended the industry ranks, earning recognition as one of Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Under 30. Determined to realize his dreams, he disrupted the status quo and reinvented himself from junior executive to CEO Tech Founder, embarking on a thrilling journey filled with risks and challenges. Now, Spikes shares his experiences, highlighting how faith in oneself and confidence can help overcome the seemingly impossible. This memoir inspires every outsider with a dream, offering insights from the battles of the boardroom and beyond.