Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging
Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging
Podcast Description
A podcast for leaders in neurodiversity and business, hosted by Nathan Friedman, co-president and CMO of Understood.org. This show explores how neurodiversity drives innovation and creativity in business and beyond.
With over 50% of Gen Z identifying as neurodivergent, neurodiversity isn’t just a movement — it’s the future. That means future-proofing your business starts with embracing difference, both in the talent you hire and in the customers you serve. We feature key changemakers in the space and dive into real-world outcomes across tech, design, marketing, and work culture. We’ll be highlighting the power of difference to spark connection, shift systems, and shape a more inclusive future for all
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of neurodiversity, innovation, and inclusivity in business, featuring episodes such as Designing NeuroInclusive Workplaces with Kay Sargent and Investing in Neurodiversity with Jesse Morris. Specific topics include the impact of neurodiversity on workplace design, investment strategies for neuroinclusive startups, and the broader implications of embracing diversity in work culture and customer engagement.
A podcast for leaders in neurodiversity and business, hosted by Nathan Friedman, co-president and CMO of Understood.org. This show explores how neurodiversity drives innovation and creativity in business and beyond.
With over 50% of Gen Z identifying as neurodivergent, neurodiversity isn’t just a movement — it’s the future. That means future-proofing your business starts with embracing difference, both in the talent you hire and in the customers you serve. We feature key changemakers in the space and dive into real-world outcomes across tech, design, marketing, and work culture. We’ll be highlighting the power of difference to spark connection, shift systems, and shape a more inclusive future for all
This week, we’re sitting down with Muneer Panjwani, CEO of Engage for Good, to explore how neurodiversity fits into the evolving world of corporate social impact (CSI). As the leader of one of the most influential CSI platforms, Muneer shares insights on the shifting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) landscape and what it means for leaders who remain focused on this work.
Plus, you’ll hear how Muneer is using programs like the Halo Awards to elevate underrepresented cause areas — including disability and neurodivergence — into broader corporate social impact conversations.
Timestamps
(04:41) How leaders are shifting their DEI mindset
(14:57) Why imperfect efforts can still drive inclusion
(17:39) Rethinking corporate values for today’s world
(19:00) Why nonprofit business partnerships will lead the way
(22:05) What’s next for corporate social impact
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Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give.
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