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Is André 3000 the Most Free Black Man in America?

Jan 24, 2024

Is André 3000 the Most Free Black Man in America?

Jan 24, 2024

My Favorite Music, Movies & More from 2024

Music and films that got me through an election year

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 25, 2024

Fellowship in the Hurt

Oct 15, 2024

Oct 15, 2024

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Why Kendrick’s ‘Euphoria’ is Bigger Than Rap

There is much to say about this whole Kendrick — Drake battle and why it felt (and continues to feel) so good to listen to “euphoria.”

May 2, 2024

Kendrick Lamar performing for a concert at TD Garden on July 22, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts on the The DAMN Tour.

May 2, 2024

People Must Be Stopped

Feb 21, 2024

Feb 21, 2024

Austin, Texas: The Myth Lives On

“As always, the myth has its charms; but the truth is far more beautiful.” — J. Robert Oppenheimer

Aug 7, 2023

Austin, Texas: The Myth Lives On

Aug 7, 2023

I’m worried about People, not A.I.

Humans are so much better than people.

Feb 3, 2023

Feb 3, 2023

Early Voting Starts Today. Here’s My Austin Voter Guide.

Early voting in Austin starts today. We are not voting for elected officials, but make no mistake, this is an incredible consequential and…

Apr 19, 2021

Apr 19, 2021

My Revisionist History of Austin’s Upcoming May Ele

I have made so many mistakes in my life, I wouldn’t have time for much else if I started to make a list. I’ve made mistakes about people…

Apr 12, 2021

Apr 12, 2021

Being a Black man > Being a tech CEO.

Today, in light of violence against Asian Americans, it felt right to share part of a talk I gave to Amazon’s global customer support team…

Mar 17, 2021

Being a Black man > Being a tech CEO.

Mar 17, 2021

Why Austin Needs a New City Plan

The Austin City Plan of 1928 was a disaster. We need a new plan for 2028 that is more equitable, inclusive and sustainable.

Dec 19, 2020

Why Austin Needs a New City Plan

Dec 19, 2020

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Open Letter to a New Austinite

Congratulations on your recent move to Austin!

Dec 13, 2020

Open Letter to a New Austinite

Dec 13, 2020

My Biggest Disappointment of 2020 (So Far)

My biggest disappointment of 2020 (so far) isn’t Kobe’s death or Chadwick Boseman’s death or John Lewis’ death or America’s head-scratching…

Sep 19, 2020

Sep 19, 2020

Am I depressed or am I just American?

Yes, this is a cry for help.

Aug 23, 2020

Aug 23, 2020

What John Lewis Means to Me

When I think about John Lewis, I think about time.

Jul 22, 2020

What John Lewis Means to Me

Jul 22, 2020

Reparations for Black Americans: Here’s How

“Our American project is not built on the idea that we became free in 1776 or any year thereafter, but that we are fighting for freedom…

Jul 6, 2020

Jul 6, 2020

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Austin Startups

“Is Austin Racist?” Let’s Start There.

“Is Austin racist?”

Feb 18, 2019

“Is Austin Racist?” Let’s Start There.

Feb 18, 2019

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Austin Startups

Blitzscaling: Silicon Valley’s Harmful Idea of Success

One black tech founder’s perspective on why it doesn’t work.

Feb 12, 2019

Blitzscaling: Silicon Valley’s Harmful Idea of Success

Feb 12, 2019

I know you’re out there. The real America.

I know you’re out there. I know there are white Americans who love people of other races. I know there are straight Americans who love…

Aug 13, 2017

Aug 13, 2017

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Austin Startups

Who Needs a VC? Not Me.

I’m focused on solving a problem I’m passionate about and delivering venture sized returns for my investors without a VC firm, but it…

Jun 29, 2017

Who Needs a VC? Not Me.

Jun 29, 2017

joahspearman

joahspearman

I believe. I have ideas and turn some into businesses. Sometimes I run long distances. Chris Nolan, ATCQ, Lake Como & Murakami are my favorites. @joahspearman

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