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, an accountability platform. 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 and more.

• ​Jhillika Kumar | Founder | Neurodivergent
  Founder of Mentra, a Sam Altman-backed Neurodiversity Employment Network. Forbes 30u30, TEDx speaker.

• ​Nathalie Gouailhardou | Founder & Neuroscientist | ADHD
  Co-founder & CEO of Neurode, a wearable that treats & tracks ADHD without side effects.

• ​Dan Freed | Founder | ADHD
  Co-founder & CEO of Statis & Thesis, focused on cognitive health using nootropics. Raised a $13.5M Series A.
  

​Moderated by:

• ​Chris Wang | Founder | ADHD
  Co-founder of Shimmer, a YC-backed Neurodiversity Coaching platform. Forbes 3030.
  

​Before/after the Panel:

• ​Connect with other amazing Neurodivergent humans & explore how our special brains can build a better world.

​Neurodivergent-founded experiences:

• ​Neurode will be offering free brain scans so you can see your brain activity in real time

• ​Redbloom will be sampling the first HSA/FSA approved, gut-friendly chili crisp

• ​Melati Drinks will be sampling their high end, alcohol-free spirits

• ​Radical will offering free custom bra sizing

​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.

​*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.

​Co-hosts:

​Shimmer is an ADHD coaching platform for teens & adults.

​Huddle is an accountability platform for professionals with ADHD.

​Mentra is a neurodiversity employment network.

​Neurode is a wearable that tracks & treats ADHD.

​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

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