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Triumph Against the Odds: Edrizio De La Cruz’s Journey to Tech Stardom and His Bestselling Book “The Underdog Founder: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable”

Nicole Choquette by Nicole Choquette
December 8, 2023
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From selling guavas in a Dominican barrio to co-founding Arcus in Silicon Valley – an innovative startup recognized by Forbes as one of the most successful ventures of 2021 and later sold to Mastercard – Edrizio De La Cruz’s transformative journey is nothing short of inspirational. Chronicled in his book, “The Underdog Founder,” De La Cruz presents a stirring account of how resilience and continuous evolution can usher success amid the harshest realities of racism, poverty, and the intimidating culture of imposter syndrome.

Edrizio De La Cruz’s journey is best described as an improbable odyssey. His humble beginnings saw him earn a living selling guavas in the streets of the Dominican Republic. However, his fierce entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering desire to succeed lead him into the nerve-center of technology innovation – Silicon Valley. In the high-stakes world of startups, De La Cruz thrived and managed to co-found Arcus, a startup that eventually caught the attention of financial giant, Mastercard.

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However, achieving this feat wasn’t easy or straightforward. De La Cruz’s story is a testament to the power of persistence and patience. “I think one thing I’ve learned as a founder is that you have got to stick around long enough to get lucky. Just don’t die. Just keep moving forward, keep putting one foot in front of the other, and eventually, good things will happen. If you keep iterating and learning and getting better, you put yourself in a position where ultimately opportunity meets luck, which equals success,” shared De La Cruz, offering a nuanced view of his journey where hard work, resilience, and fortuitous circumstances intersected.

Triumph Against the Odds: Edrizio De La Cruz’s Journey to Tech Stardom and His Bestselling Book “The Underdog Founder: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable”
Edrizio De La Cruz

“The Underdog Founder” serves as a no-nonsense playbook for the entrepreneurial dark horse, seasoned with De La Cruz’s own experiences. This potent combination of a memoir and business narrative introduces readers to seven key principles to surmounting every conceivable (and inconceivable) startup obstacle. From outpacing systemic racism and battling imposter syndrome to defy socio-economic challenges, it is a profound testament to the transformative power of resilience and dreams.

This remarkable story of ascent to tech stardom is further a robust case study on the pivotal role of diversity programs (SEO, MLT, Toigo) and affirmative action. These considerations are essential for aiding underrepresented professionals in actualizing the quintessential American dream – a dream that rises against all odds. For those beyond the traditional pinkish hue of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, De La Cruz’s narrative provides hope, inspiration, and a pragmatic roadmap to crafting their own success stories.

Edrizio De La Cruz’s ambitious journey from a guava seller in a Dominican barrio to a thriving Silicon Valley entrepreneur attests to an invincible spirit that won’t bend in the face of adversity. He embodies the quintessential underdog whose story inspires others to confront the odds, chase their dreams audaciously, and grasp the power of perseverance. His account also amplifies the significance of fostering diversity and inclusivity within the pliant, innovative sphere of technology and entrepreneurship.

De La Cruz’s glowing testament of resilience and triumph against the odds, as captured in “The Underdog Founder,” is a rallying cry for entrepreneurial hopefuls worldwide. It underscores how anyone can script their success story fueled by determination, grit, and a steadfast belief in their potential — matters not the adversities that abound.

To learn more about his journey and delve into his powerful, inspirational narrative, visit www.edriziodelacruz.com. Embrace the underdog spirit within you, and who knows, your story might be the next that inspires people across the globe.

Nicole Choquette

Nicole Choquette

Assistant Managing Editor

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