It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advant

Description: It's About Damn Time by Arlan Hamilton Part business book, part memoir, part self-help, ITS ABOUT DAMN TIME charts Arlan Hamiltons personal journey, from homelessness to founding venture capital firm Backstage, while offering readers inspiring advice to change their own lives. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "THIS BOOK IS A GIFT TO ANYONE WHO HAS EVER FELT UNDERESTIMATED." ELIZABETH UVIEBINENE, bestselling co-author of Slay in Your Lane and Loud Black Girls"IF YOU WANT TO FEEL INSPIRED, READ THIS NOW." JAMEELA JAMIL, actress, model, and writerFrom a black, gay woman who broke into the boys club of Silicon Valley comes an empowering guide to finding your voice, working your way into any room you want to be in, and achieving your own dreams.In 2015, Arlan Hamilton was on food stamps and sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport, with nothing but an old laptop and a dream of breaking into the venture capital business. She couldnt understand why people starting companies all looked the same (white and male), and she wanted the chance to invest in the ideas and people who didnt conform to this image of how a founder is supposed to look. Hamilton had no contacts or network in Silicon Valley, no background in finance - not even a college degree. What she did have was fierce determination and the will to succeed.As much as we wish it werent so, we still live in a world where being underrepresented often means being underestimated. But as someone who makes her living investing in high-potential founders who also happen to be female, LGBTQ, or people of color, Hamilton understands that being undervalued simply means that a big upside exists. Because even if you have to work twice as hard to get to the starting line, she says, once you are on a level playing field, you will sprint ahead. Despite what society would have you believe, Hamilton argues, a privileged background, an influential network, and a fancy college degree are not prerequisites for success. Here she shares the hard-won wisdom shes picked up on her remarkable journey from food-stamp recipient to venture capitalist, with lessons like "The Best Music Comes from the Worst Breakups," "Let Someone Shorter Stand in Front of You," "The Dangers of Hustle Porn," and "Dont Let Anyone Drink Your Diet Coke." Along the way, she inspires us all to defy other peoples expectations and to become the role models weve been looking for. Author Biography Arlan Hamilton is the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, or LGBTQ. Backstage has now invested more than $5 million in more than one hundred start-up companies led by underrepresented founders. In 2018, Hamilton co-founded Backstage Studio, which launched accelerator programs in Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and London. She is the first non-celebrity Black woman to be featured on the cover of Fast Company. Review "Hamiltons story speaks to all the would-be entrepreneurs and dreamers out there. She brings a unique perspective that has enabled her to see opportunities that others cannot. Her message is simple: Those of us who are different can rule the business world, and no one can stop us." -- Mark Cuban"The world needs more Arlan Hamiltons. Although full of practical wisdom, Its About Damn Time isnt the typical business book. Hamilton is unfiltered, vulnerable, and funny as hell. Her story teaches us we can be successful on our own terms, without sacrificing our values or personalities." -- Sophia Amoruso, New York Times bestselling author of #GIRLBOSS"Hamilton is dead right: It is about damn time. Its about damn time we as women start trusting our voice, knowing our worth, and being unapologetically proud of who we are. In her new book, Hamilton proves that none of us need to ask permission to show the world what were made of. If you want to feel inspired, read this now." -- Jameela Jamil, actress, model, and writer"Im inspired by Arlans grit, wisdom and empathy for others. She is truly formidable and this book is a gift to anyone who has ever felt underestimated." -- Elizabeth Uviebinené, bestselling co-author of Slay in Your Lane and Loud Black Girls"Its About Damn Time hits at the heart of leadership and risk taking-that we must each foster an unwavering belief in our own capacity. Arlan Hamiltons insights about the venture capital industry are met by her daring to build something intended for those left outside the gates. Hamiltons story is a heros tale of whats possible when we unlock our potential, continue the search for knowledge, and draw on our lived experiences to guide us through the darkest moments. For aspiring entrepreneurs and those ready to start a new chapter, Its About Damn Time is a necessary reminder that every no isnt the end." -- Stacey Abrams, former minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives Long Description "IF YOU WANT TO FEEL INSPIRED, READ THIS NOW." JAMEELA JAMIL, actress, model, and writer From a black, gay woman who broke into the boys club of Silicon Valley comes an empowering guide to finding your voice, working your way into any room you want to be in, and achieving your own dreams. In 2015, Arlan Hamilton was on food stamps and sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport, with nothing but an old laptop and a dream of breaking into the venture capital business. She couldnt understand why people starting companies all looked the same (white and male), and she wanted the chance to invest in the ideas and people who didnt conform to this image of how a founder is supposed to look. Hamilton had no contacts or network in Silicon Valley, no background in finance - not even a college degree. What she did have was fierce determination and the will to succeed.As much as we wish it werent so, we still live in a world where being underrepresented often means being underestimated. But as someone who makes her living investing in high-potential founders who also happen to be female, LGBTQ, or people of color, Hamilton understands that being undervalued simply means that a big upside exists. Because even if you have to work twice as hard to get to the starting line, she says, once you are on a level playing field, you will sprint ahead. Despite what society would have you believe, Hamilton argues, a privileged background, an influential network, and a fancy college degree are not prerequisites for success. Here she shares the hard-won wisdom shes picked up on her remarkable journey from food-stamp recipient to venture capitalist, with lessons like "The Best Music Comes from the Worst Breakups," "Let Someone Shorter Stand in Front of You," "The Dangers of Hustle Porn," and "Dont Let Anyone Drink Your Diet Coke." Along the way, she inspires us all to defy other peoples expectations and to become the role models weve been looking for. Review Quote "Hamiltons story speaks to all the would-be entrepreneurs and dreamers out there. She brings a unique perspective that has enabled her to see opportunities that others cannot. Her message is simple: Those of us who are different can rule the business world, and no one can stop us." Promotional "Headline" Part business book, part memoir, part self-help, ITS ABOUT DAMN TIME charts Arlan Hamiltons personal journey, from homelessness to founding venture capital firm Backstage, while offering readers inspiring advice to change their own lives. Details ISBN1529334136 Author Arlan Hamilton Pages 256 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1529334136 ISBN-13 9781529334135 Format Paperback Subtitle How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2020-05-07 Imprint John Murray Learning Short Title Its about Damn Time Language English UK Release Date 2020-05-07 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton General Division DEWEY 338.04092 Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-07-06 AU Release Date 2020-07-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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