Ep. 43 Superpowers & Kryptonite: The Neurodiverse Founder Journey

Recently, I was diagnosed with adult ADHD. Looking back over my entrepreneurial career with this Neurodiverse lens, I see my strengths and my challenges in a new light.It turns out that Founders tend to have a greater Neurodiversity, whether ADHD, dyslexia, being on the autism spectrum. In one estimate, people with ADHD were estimated to be 500% more likely to start a business.In the business press, some have painted neurodiverse conditions as a superpower, especially in the context of famously successful Founders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs and Peter Thiel.However, like all things in life in business, our greatest strengths also create our greatest challenges.In this personal and thought provoking episode, I talk about: Some striking stats about Founders and Neurodiversity My Founder journey and grappling with ADHD Neurodiversity: something to harness or to manage?  3 strategies to maximize neurodiverse strengths and mitigate challenges  This 14-minute listen is an important listen for Neurodiverse Founders and the people who work with them.PS Cohort 3 of 2X Accelerator: Essentials of Easier Sales starts June 12th. I'm looking for B2B Founders who want to make their sales 2x easier in the next 45 days. Details here!

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You’re an entrepreneur with ADHD. You’ve got big ideas, a fast brain… and a to-do list that’s longer than a CVS receipt. You’re driven—but staying focused, finishing what you start, and scaling your business? That can feel impossible. Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Hosted by Steve August—ADHD coach, founder, and lifelong entrepreneur. Steve ha's built and exited companies, served as CMO of a $100 million business. Late diagnosed with ADHD at age 54, Steve now helps ADHD entrepreneurs get out of overwhelm find their focus and create freedom. This podcast is your go-to resource for building a business that works with your ADHD brain, not against it. We’re talking " brain-first" practical strategies to help you prioritize, start focus and finish, and sustain over time so you can reap the rewards of your brilliance. If you've ever felt like traditional business success advice wasn’t made for how your brain works, this show proves there's a different path. One built not in spite of your brain - but because of it. You’ll hear real stories from founders who are growing businesses without burning out… and we’ll keep it simple, actionable, and ADHD-friendly every step of the way. So if you’re ready to grow your business, feel free, and finally say… ‘Not now, squirrels. We’ve got work to do.’ Hit subscribe. Let’s go!