Entrepreneurs who embrace neurodiversity tap into a powerful source of creativity and problem‑solving. Neurodivergent individuals often excel in pattern recognition, generating unconventional ideas that fuel product and service breakthroughs. Their hyper‑focus and perseverance enable teams to adapt and pivot quickly in response to market shifts, bolstering business resilience. Moreover, intentionally recruiting from the estimated 15–20 percent of the workforce who are neurodivergent unlocks an untapped talent pool, giving companies a competitive edge in talent acquisition.
Fostering neuro-inclusive cultures can strengthen team cohesion and psychological safety, which in turn enhances productivity and reduces turnover.
Celebration of the Neurodiversity Pride Day
We’re thrilled to bring the spirit of Neurodiversity Pride into the entrepreneurial world with the SPIN Ideas Neurodiversity Day event on June 19, 2025. This online workshop, led by Lana Jelenjev of the Neurodiversity Foundation, will educate entrepreneurs and allies on the tools to build truly inclusive teams, offering actionable strategies that foster neuroinclusive cultures in their organizations. It will amplify the strengths of neurodivergent entrepreneurs and drive innovation, resilience and engagement across ventures.
Why neurodiversity matters in entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs who embrace neurodiversity gain a powerful edge in today’s fast‑moving markets:
- Innovation and creativity: Neurodivergent thinkers bring fresh perspectives that spark breakthrough ideas and problem‑solving across every area of a business.
- Resilience and adaptability: Traits such as hyper‑focus and perseverance enable teams to navigate uncertainty and pivot swiftly when conditions shift.
- Untapped talent pool: With an estimated 15–20 percent of the workforce identifying as 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, leading to stronger collaboration, clearer communication, and greater overall well‑being.
SPIN Neurodiversity Pride Event: Creating Bridges – Allyship for a Culture of Neuroinclusion and Belonging
Date & Time: June 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST (online)
Session Scope
This 1‑hour interactive workshop empowers neurotypical colleagues, managers, and allies with practical tools to support neurodivergent team members while cultivating a culture of empathy, respect, and belonging. Through real‑life examples and workplace scenarios, you will:
- Reflect on what it means to be an effective ally
- Learn inclusive communication techniques and reasonable accommodations
- Identify and challenge common misconceptions and biases
- Discover how allyship enhances team cohesion and performance
- Practice amplifying neurodivergent voices through active listening and co‑creation
Key Insights and Outcomes
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Understand the Role of Allyship and why it’s essential for inclusion and retention
- Develop Practical Skills to support neurodivergent colleagues actively
- Break Barriers by recognising and challenging misconceptions
- Create Inclusive Teams that thrive on diverse strengths
- Amplify Neurodivergent Voices to co‑design solutions and foster true belonging
About Lana Jelenjev & the Neurodiversity Foundation
Lana Jelenjev is co‑founder and chairperson of the Neurodiversity Foundation (Stichting Neurodiversiteit), based in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Since its founding on February 15 2018, the Foundation has driven education, advocacy, and research to champion neuroinclusion. With over 20 years of experience in educational consultancy and learning‑experience design, Lana has led transformative initiatives — from the Neurodiversity Education Academy to the annual NeuroEmergence Online Summit — aimed to amplify strengths‑based learning and community building.
This SPIN Ideas event supports the Foundation’s mission by raising awareness within the entrepreneurial community and directing visibility and proceeds back into the Foundation’s programs and resources.
Join us!
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring Neurodiversity Pride into your organization and communities.
Register now for free, on our event page and visit the Neurodiversity Foundation’s website to explore volunteer opportunities, upcoming initiatives and a wealth of resources.
Let’s create bridges together and build a culture of neuroinclusion where every mind can thrive.