Episode 1: Bonus Episode: Veena Aiyer of QRKIEZ - Get your quirk on - Connection, Community and Empowerment for Neurodivergent Individuals

Veena Aiyer has launched a community app for neurodiverse audiences called QRKIEZ.  The goal of QRKIEZ is to be an innovative platform designed to support neurodivergent individuals by fostering social connections, providing mentorship and offering tailored professional services. She previously worked in a series of startups  and tech companies. In our conversation Veena describes her upbringing in India and the path that took her to the US.  She describes her own discovery of neurodivergence and what prompted her to seek to create a means for other neurodivergent individuals to connect and exchange ideas.  We discuss what is missing in the job market and social media universe for this cohort and how simple features of an app can make such a difference. 

The app aims to connect neurodivergent individuals who share similar interests and passions and has a mission to facilitate the formation of friendships, mentorships, and support services for the neurodivergent, and gain access to service providers, job postings, and other information of interest, help, and fun. Parent and family support are offered as well, and all allies are welcome. There is more information about QRKIEZ on https://www.qrkiez.com/, where you can also sign up in advance for the soon-to-be launched App.

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