Anthony Frasier, an African-American Millennial, once dreamed of becoming a politician to positively impact the world. But he changed his mind after reading the story of a group of black entrepreneurs in the early 20th century in Tulsa, Okla., known as “Black Wall Street,” including a woman named Mabel Little, who rose from poverty to create a thriving business community.“The Black Wall Street and Mabel’s story, it inspired me, and it convinced me that politics isn’t the only thing that can make change in the community,” Frasier said. “It’s economic empowerment.”From there, Frasier embarked on a 10-year career in entrepreneurship; media and technology have led him from the crime-ridden streets of Newark, N.J. to elite circles of Silicon Valley and technology startups. Frasier’s work has been featured in media outlets like Fast Company, BET, CNN Black In America, CNN Money, and USA Today.The title of Frasier’s new book Don’t Dumb Down Your Greatness: A Young Entrepreneur’s Guide to Thinking & Being Great is just like its contents: straightforward, instructive, cheeky, encompassing. He wrote the book for young entrepreneurs of color, and the book is a fascinating blend of eclectic wisdom. It’s Albert Einstein references alongside Kanye West rap lyrics, Bill Gates’ thoughts…
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