ADHD Founders

In this episode of ADHD Founders, Jesse, Sharon, and Marie dive deep into the ever-shifting world of productivity systems for ADHD brains. From bullet journals to Google Calendar hacks and even racing appliances, the trio swap stories, wins, and fails in their quest for functionality without the shame spiral.Highlights:* How systems like bullet journals, Notion, and TickTick work—until they don’t* Sharon’s genius laundry bin system that’s ADHD-friendly and Pinterest-agnostic* Marie’s dopamine-fueled sock-folding stopwatch game* Jesse’s sacred reminder app rules and how he tricks his brain with “talk-driven development”* Using novelty, urgency, and accountability to beat procrastination* Calendar sync woes and why "racing the kettle" is the new life hack* Tricks like the “finger memory method” and doorway-effect exploitation* Why perfection isn't the goal—function isFollow us on social media: • this podcast: @adhd_founders • Jesse – @adhdjesse • Marie – @llamalifeco • Sharon – @shelpfulSubscribe for free to Jesse’s Extra Focus newsletter: extrafocus.comCheck out Llama Life: llamalife.coCheck out Shelpful: shelpful.com

In this episode of ADHD Founders, hosts Jesse, Marie, and Sharon dive into personal stories and practical insights from their lives as ADHD entrepreneurs.What you'll hear about:* Jesse’s first-time experience speaking at SXSW, plus the sensory overload (and perks!) of attending with a platinum badge* A candid look at missed opportunities and promoting early-stage products at big events* Marie’s unexpected journey into fundraising via Twitter (X) and joining an accelerator* Sharon’s unique fundraising path, including early support from Sam Altman* A breakdown of what accelerators like Y Combinator offer—beyond the money* Thoughts on idea execution vs. inspiration, and why “idea guys” rarely get fundedWhether you're curious about startup fundraising or just want real talk from founders with ADHD, this one’s packed with insights and laughs.Follow us on social media: • this podcast: @adhd_founders • Jesse – @adhdjesse • Marie – @llamalifeco • Sharon – @shelpfulSubscribe for free to Jesse’s Extra Focus newsletter: extrafocus.comCheck out Llama Life: llamalife.coCheck out Shelpful: shelpful.com

This is all about starting small so you can learn faster. We discuss: What even is an MVP (minimum viable product), and what can that look like when your brain wants to build the whole damn thing right now?We dive into: • Why starting small can feel impossible (but necessary) • How ADHD leads to both perfectionism and chaotic shipping • Stories from the early days of Llama Life, Shelpful. What Jesse is thinking about with his brand-new app he’s about to MVP.  • Learning to ship, iterate, and let go of “the perfect plan”Join Jesse, Marie, and Sharon as they share their ADHD-flavored approaches to building and launching—plus the hacks and mindset shifts that helped them actually ship something.⸻Follow us on social media: • this podcast: @adhd_founders • Jesse – @adhdjesse • Marie – @llamalifeco • Sharon – @shelpfulSubscribe for free to Jesse’s Extra Focus newsletter: extrafocus.comCheck out Llama Life: llamalife.coCheck out Shelpful: shelpful.com

Welcome to ADHD Founders! Join Jesse (author of "Extra Focus"), Marie (founder of Llama Life), and Sharon (founder of Shelpful) for some real talk on building businesses with ADHD brains.In this FIRST episode:Meet your hosts, as they share their (brief) company-founding stories as well as their ADHD stories.Hear tips on ADHD diagnosis, advocating for yourself, and embracing ADHD as an entrepreneur and creator.Some quick stories of ADHD both helping and/or hindering us in our journeys so farFave quotes:Sharon: “I'd rather start a company than book a dentist appointment.”Jesse: “If it's silly and stupid, but it works, then it's not silly and stupid."Marie: “Every feature I put in was something I really needed but couldn’t find anywhere else.”Resources:Marie’s app: llamalife.coSharon’s service: shelpful.com Jesse’s newsletter: extrafocus.comJesse's book: extrafocusbook.comFollow us on social media: @adhd_founders (Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok)Follow each of us: @adhdjesse, @llamalife.co, @shelpfulEpisodes to look forward to:Fundraising tipsDeciding product featuresADHD-friendly work schedulesMore honest ADHD business talkSUBSCRIBE to join us every other week, to navigate the challenges of ADHD and founder-hood together.

Marie updates the Llama mobile app; Jesse discusses the future of messaging. Topics include Llama Life, Beeper, Texts, and VergeCast. Reflecting on new business cards, challenges in printing accuracy, and distributing podcast stickers. Exploring mobile app development challenges, unified messaging platforms, and revenue impact.

The podcast discusses the creative process behind designing interactive icons for a collectible app, the features of the new Apple Watch Ultra, and the differences in screenshot quality between messaging apps on Android and iOS. They also explore the evolution of messaging apps and shared protocols, touching on challenges and regulations in the industry.

The podcast discusses battling COVID-19 twice, creating a mobile marketing website, social media content strategy, exploring mobile app development tools, and post-launch strategies for book sales.

Marie and Jesse discuss using social media to drive traffic to landing pages amidst distractions. They explore challenges on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, engaging with audiences on fiction books, and utilizing automation tools like Many Chat. The podcast also delves into strategies for collaborating on social media posts, engaging followers through direct messages, and using QR codes for user interaction.

Highlights include book launch success, marketing strategies for book and SaaS product launches, exploring compounding effects in marketing efforts, maximizing sales through long-term strategies, impact of offering bonuses and limited-time course access on customer engagement, and navigating UI redesign and tech stack upgrades.

Exploring author's journey launching 'Extra Focus', discussing building in public pros/cons, tailoring content for diverse audiences, review of recent Apple event, nostalgia for small phone models, and phone battery performance