We’re excited to announce the SPIN Ideas Neurodiversity Day event on June 19, 2025, held to celebrate Neurodiversity Pride, to amplify the strengths of neurodivergent entrepreneurs and teams.
Entrepreneurs who embrace neurodiversity gain a powerful edge in today’s fast‑moving markets, driving innovation, resilience, and strategic impact through diverse cognitive approaches. Neurodivergent founders and team members often excel at pattern recognition, creative problem‑solving, and intense focus—traits that unlock breakthrough solutions across industries. Moreover, cultivating inclusive cultures lowers turnover and boosts engagement, helping both startups and established ventures thrive over the long term.
Why We’re Hosting This Event
- We chose June 19 to extend the Neurodiversity Pride's impact into the entrepreneurial community by offering an online workshop for business leaders and managers.
- This timing ensures participants can build momentum from global activities, translating awareness into actionable strategies for their teams.
Why Neurodiversity Matters in Entrepreneurship
- Innovation & Creativity: Neurodivergent thinkers contribute unique perspectives that fuel ideation and breakthrough products, with employers reporting stronger problem‑solving capabilities in neuroinclusive teams.
- Resilience & Adaptability: Traits like hyper‑focus and perseverance enable teams to navigate uncertainty and pivot quickly when market conditions change.
- Untapped Talent Pool: An estimated 15–20 percent of the global workforce is neurodivergent; intentionally recruiting these individuals unlocks skills and viewpoints often overlooked by traditional hiring practices.
- Enhanced Team Dynamics: Cognitive diversity fosters psychological safety and mutual respect, improving collaboration, communication, and overall well‑being within entrepreneurial ventures.
Workshop: Creating Bridges – Allyship for a Culture of Neuroinclusion and Belonging
Session Scope:
This 1-hour workshop will focus on fostering allyship to promote neuroinclusion in the workplace. It will empower neurotypical colleagues, managers, and allies with practical tools to support neurodivergent team members while cultivating a culture of empathy, respect, and belonging.
Drawing on real-life examples and workplace scenarios, the session will encourage reflection on how allies can actively advocate for inclusivity, amplify neurodivergent voices, and create safer spaces where every team member can thrive.
Key Insights and Outcomes
By the end of the keynote, participants will:
1. Understand the Role of Allyship: Learn what it means to be an ally to neurodivergent colleagues and why it’s essential for fostering inclusion and belonging.
2. Develop Practical Skills: Gain strategies to actively support neurodivergent team members and create a workplace culture that values diversity.
3. Break Barriers: Recognize and challenge common misconceptions and biases about neurodivergence.
4. Create Inclusive Teams: Understand how allyship contributes to team cohesion, communication, and well-being.
5. Amplify Neurodivergent Voices: Explore ways to actively listen, validate experiences, and co-create solutions with neurodivergent colleagues.
About Lana Jelenjev co-founder of Neurodiversity Foundation/Neurodiversity Education Academy
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of educational consultancy, curriculum design and learning experience design, Lana brings her wealth of experience, dedication and passion in creating educational reforms to Neurodiversity Education Academy. Her wish is to see equitable, inclusive and progressive schools that greatly amplify learners' strengths. She loves facilitating spaces for conversations around the themes of giftedness, neurodiversity, strengths-based curriculum design and community building.
