As much as we wish it weren’t 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 she’s picked up on her remarkable journey from food-stamp recipient to venture capitalist. Along the way, she seeks to inspire others to defy other people's expectations and to become the role models we've been looking for.

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Introduction: From food stamps to Fast Company -- Becoming money -- Relationships -- Resilience -- Authenticity -- Creativity -- Confidence --Self-care -- The big picture.