Arlan Hamilton Fireside & Book Signing
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Inspirational Entrepreneur Arlan Hamilton returns to Blackbird for a fireside chat to discuss her next book release "Your First Million." Evening Includes a Fireside Chat moderated by Bridgid Coulter Cheadle + Book Signing with Arlan. Books Available for Purchase with our partners at Reparations Club PRE-ORDER LINK or limited books available for purchase on program evening. You may also select ticket bundle package here for convenience, noting book proceeds will relay to our friends at Reparations Club.
FRIDAY • JANUARY 12, 2024
Doors Open 6:30pm
Fireside 7pm-8pm
Book Signing 8pm-9pm
ABOUT ARLAN HAMILTON: Arlan founded Backstage Capital in 2015 to invest in founders who are people of color, women, and LGBTQ+. Since its founding, Backstage has raised nearly $30 million and invested in 200 startups led by underestimated founders. Arlan is also the founder of HireRunner.co, a startup that connects outstanding employee talent with inclusive companies.
Arlan published her book, “It's About Damn Time,” in 2020, detailing her journey from homelessness to venture capital trailblazer. Arlan also hosts the popular podcast “Your First Million”, and in 2018, was the first non-celebrity Black woman to grace the cover of Fast Company magazine. Arlan's latest book, “Your First Million: Why You Don't Have To Be Born Into A Legacy Of Wealth To Leave One Behind” is available for preorder and will be out on January 2nd, 2024.
Arlan is a big proponent of paying it forward and supporting other underestimated people in the tech industry and beyond. She's a limited partner in 27 funds led by emerging, underestimated managers, and she and her mother, Mrs. Earline Butler-Sims, have established scholarship programs for Black students at Oxford University, HBCU Dillard University, and Harvard Law.
ABOUT OUR BOOK PARTNER: Reparations Club (rep.club) is a visionary indie bookshop and creative sanctuary founded by Jazzi McGilbert in her hometown of South Central Los Angeles. Opened in 2019, Rep Club has quickly become one of the most important and empowering literary spaces in Los Angeles, recognized as a favorite by the NY Times, LA Times, O Magazine, Issa Rae, locals and tourists, and many more. Beyond the literature, Rep Club hosts in-person events like artist conversations, karaoke nights, and queer game nights, serving as a warm, welcoming living room that celebrates diversity and embraces authenticity.
ABOUT BLACKBIRD: Blackbird is a storytelling studio; an inspired work + wellbeing collective for women of color and allies to create positive change by providing safe space to connect for productivity, wellbeing, creativity and advocacy. A network that champions individual + communal equity, equality and equanimity. Blackbird is a soulful place in a material world.