Down the Rabbit Hole: Neurodiversity Panel & Mixer for Founders & Investors | #SFTechWeek
"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" asked Alice. "That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat. - Alice in Wonderland
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Shimmer, Huddle, Mentra, and Neurode invite Neurodivergents & friends to a fun, open, neuro-inclusive space where we'll explore stories from founders, investors, and creators who’ve leaned into their neurodivergence to redefine success in their fields.
Program:
4-4:30 | Mixer & fun
4:30-5 | Panel: "Down the Rabbit Hole: Neurodiversity Panel"
5-6 | Mixer & more fun
Before you leave: Free fidgets and goodies
Speakers:
Eugene Yao | Founder & Creator | ADHD
Co-founder of Huddle. Grew @adhdfounder from 0 > 1 million followers in 6 months.Brianne Kimmel | Investor | ADHD
General Partner of WorkLife Ventures: Backed 9 unicorns including Webflow, Tonal, Hopin, Clubhouse, Public, Deel, and Pipe.Jhillika Kumar | Founder | Neurodivergent
Founder of Mentra (Sam Altman backed), Forbes 30u30, TEDx speaker.Nathalie Gouailhardou | Founder & Neuroscientist | ADHD
Co-founder of Neurode — treat & track ADHD without side effects
Moderated by:
Chris Wang | Founder | ADHD
Co-founder of Shimmer (YC, Forbes 30u30). Grew 0 > $1M ARR in 10 mo. from launch after getting diagnosed with ADHD.
Before/after the Panel:
Connect with other amazing Neurodivergent humans & explore how our special brains can build a better world.
Experiences:
Neurode makes a headband that improves and measures executive functions like focus. They will be offering free brain scans so you can see your brain activity in real time!
Neurodivergent-founded products will be sampled. To be announced soon 👀
This event is a neurodivergent-friendly event, where you'll get to be your weird and awesome self.
This event is open to all neurotypes (neurodivergent & neurotypical - aka everyone), however we will prioritize those who are neurodivergent.
Next batch will be let in on Fri Sep 20
*We have more demand than we can host, so if for whatever reason you REALLY want to be here, please share why in the registration questions.
Shimmer is the #1 ADHD Coaching Platform for adults.
Huddle helps professionals with ADHD find accountability partner for cleaning, fitness, and side projects.
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.