As Leslie Odom Jr. embarks on multiple creative projects after "Hamilton"—including starring in a Teyana Taylor-directed movie and writing his next book "What I Learned From the Devil"—the multi-hyphenate is reflecting on systems of abuse. "All systems of abuse," he reflected at the 2026 Fast Company Innovation Festival, "work in a similar way. And what they require is your compliance." He spoke with soundexchange CEO Michael Huppe at #fcfestival.