How My Dyslexia Became My Entrepreneurial Superpower

Could your greatest struggle actually be your greatest strength? This video tells the story of How My Dyslexia Became My Entrepreneurial Superpower. Euan Cameron, the founder and CEO of the video hiring platform Willo, shares his journey from a struggling student who thought he was "stupid" to a successful founder. This is a deep and vulnerable conversation between two neurodiverse founders, as host Sean Weisbrot also shares his experience with ADD. Learn the powerful coping mechanisms, like extreme organization, that can turn a learning disability into a massive advantage in the chaotic world of startups. This episode also explores why the traditional hiring process is broken for neurodiverse individuals and includes a surprising discussion on using microdosing for mental clarity. Check out the company: https://willow.video

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - Why Hiring Based on a CV is Broken

03:39 - My School Days: "I Thought I Was Stupid"

06:47 - A Founder's Story of Living with ADD

10:02 - How a Diagnosis Changed My Life & Unlocked My Strengths

13:15 - Finding Role Models & The Power of Making Lists

19:51 - How Dyslexia Makes Me a BETTER Entrepreneur

26:15 - Microdosing Psilocybin to Quiet a Chaotic Mind

32:11 - How the Hiring Process Fails Neurodiverse People

38:26 - Using Our Own Product to Build a More Inclusive Team

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