Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August is joined by Jennifer Adelhardt, founder of Strategic Curiosity and Adjunct Faculty & Associate Graduate Faculty, Department of Management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a TEDx Speaker. Jennifer shares her journey from corporate consulting to studying ADHD in entrepreneurship. She talks about how ADHD traits can both challenge and fuel entrepreneurial success, and offers insights on building environments where neurodivergent entrepreneurs can thrive.

Jennifer isn’t just a consultant; she’s passionate about helping ADHD entrepreneurs succeed. Her journey from the corporate world to studying ADHD in business shows how understanding neurodivergent traits can create better work environments. She believes the right strategies can help ADHD entrepreneurs thrive, especially with the right support and mindset.

Jennifer has nearly two decades of experience in the corporate world before transitioning to focus on ADHD in entrepreneurship. As the founder of Strategic Curiosity, she combines her expertise in leadership and academic research to create environments where neurodivergent entrepreneurs can thrive. She uses her personal experience with ADHD to help others build effective strategies for success.

• ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Jennifer highlights how ADHD traits can fuel business success.
• Building Supportive Environments: Creating workplaces where neurodivergent entrepreneurs thrive.
• The Power of Research: Understanding ADHD leads to better strategies.
• Personal Experience: How Jennifer’s ADHD journey shaped her approach.
• Practical Tools: Strategies to help ADHD entrepreneurs stay focused and succeed.

• ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Jennifer explains how ADHD traits can drive business success.
• Building Support: The importance of creating supportive work environments for ADHD entrepreneurs.
• Learning from Experience: How Jennifer’s ADHD journey shaped her business strategies.
• Effective Tools: The tools and strategies Jennifer uses to stay focused and productive.
• Adapting and Growing: Why flexibility and curiosity are key to success for ADHD entrepreneurs.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “ADHD traits can be a powerful advantage in business.” - Jennifer Adler
• “Creating supportive environments helps ADHD entrepreneurs thrive.” - Jennifer Adler
• “Understanding ADHD leads to better strategies for success.” - Jennifer Adler

Join Jennifer Adler as she discusses how ADHD traits, research, and supportive environments can help neurodivergent entrepreneurs thrive and build successful businesses.

Episode Highlight:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:15] - Guest Introduction: Jennifer Adler

[03:26] - Jennifer’s Journey: From Corporate to ADHD Research

[05:36] - ADHD Traits and Their Impact on Entrepreneurship

[07:16] - Using ADHD Strengths to Drive Business Success

[09:14] - Creating Supportive Work Environments for ADHD Entrepreneurs

[11:39] - The Role of Research in Understanding ADHD in Business

[15:32] - Tools and Strategies for ADHD Entrepreneurs

[17:52] - Importance of Delegation and Teamwork for ADHD Entrepreneurs

[20:20] - Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems for Success

[25:04] - The Future