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ADHD isn’t just a diagnosis for distraction - it’s a different 🧠 operating system that can be rocket fuel for founders. 🚀 Tomorrow (May 7) at noon for Global Ivey Day, I’ll be moderating a fast-paced panel that puts data and the lived experience of some fascinating experts, side-by-side. The panelists will include: Prof. Robert Austin, Ivey Business School at Western University, whose landmark research shows neurodiversity is a competitive advantage ​ Christal Wang, founder of Shimmer, the coaching app built by and for ADHD brains ​ Kristine Beese, Untangle Money CEO building fintech for financial freedom. ​ Elan Marko, creator of Deep Work Sprints, the accelerator engineered for hyper-focused ADHD entrepreneurs. ​ What you’ll walk away with: • Research-backed insight on why ADHD traits map perfectly to opportunity spotting and innovation. • Proven systems for focus, finance and founder well-being you can apply the same day. • A candid Q&A to get your specific challenges answered in real time. 🔗Register Here -https://lnkd.in/gPNYagjM

It was an honour (and a lot of fun!) to moderate our Global Ivey Day panel, "ADHD x Entrepreneurship - Neurodiversity as the New Competitive Edge"! A huge thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing their invaluable insights and personal journeys: 👨🏼‍🏫Professor Robert Austin (Ivey Business School at Western University) ✨Christal Wang (Founder of Shimmer) 🪢Kristine Beese (CEO of Untangle Money) 🏃‍♂️Elan Marko (Creator of Deep Work Sprints) The discussion was packed with actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs and leaders alike. Here are a few highlights: 🚀ADHD as a Founder's Superpower: We explored how traits like creativity, hyperfocus, and unique problem-solving approaches can be rocket fuel for innovation and opportunity spotting.   📈Strategies for Success: The panel shared proven systems for focus (like body doubling), financial well-being, and overall founder well-being that can be applied immediately.   🧠Neuro-Inclusive Cultures: We touched on the importance of organizations fostering environments that leverage individual strengths and accommodate diverse working styles.   🗺️The Journey of Self-Discovery: Many panelists shared their experiences with late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, a common path that often brings clarity and the ability to positively leverage ADHD traits. Missed the live session or want to revisit the insights? You can now watch the full recording at the Youtube link in the first comment. A big thank you to Tara Grzegorczyk, Mark Bayrack, and everyone else at Ivey who helped make this panel a great success. And thanks to everyone who tuned in and contributed to the vibrant Q&A! Let's continue the important conversation about how to harness the power of neurodiversity in the workplace. #Neurodiversity #ADHD #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #GlobalIveyDay #Innovation