Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging
Episodes
Who owns your brain data and neural privacy (Conversations from Davos)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neurotechnology is moving rapidly from hospitals to everyday consumer devices. Headsets that promise better sleep, focus, or productivity may also col...
How ERGs transform culture and build empathy (Conversations from Davos)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At the Davos Neurodiversity Summit, one message stood out: The future of work will be shaped by empathy, psychological safety, and better systems. Not...
Moving past performative inclusion (Conversations from Davos)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nat Lyckowski is the Global Neurodiversity Advancement Leader at IBM, where she is helping redefine how organizations build environments where differe...
Advancing neurodiversity at Cornell University (Conversations from Davos)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conversations from Davos, Dr. Maureen Dunne speaks with Eve De Rosa of Cornell University about building truly neuroinclusive camp...
When leaders disclose at work (Conversations from Davos)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Martin McKay is the founder and executive chairman of Everway, a global organization that helps companies build human-centered, inclusive workplaces. ...
Why neurodiversity belongs on the global agenda (Conversations from Davos)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodiversity is officially part of the global conversation at the 2026 World Economic Forum. In this episode of Minds at Work, host Nathan Friedman ...
Introducing “Conversations from Davos”
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special season of Minds at Work, Understood.org partners with the Davos Neurodiversity Summit to explore how neurodiversity is shaping the fut...
The power of Paris and purpose-driven media (with Rebecca Grone from 11:11 Media)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds at Work, Nathan talks with Rebecca Grone from 11:11 Media about Paris Hilton’s journey as a neurodiversity advocate and the...
Inclusive design as a catalyst for real change (with Christina Mallon from Microsoft)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Mallon, head of inclusive design at Microsoft, brings deep expertise in creating products and experiences that work for everyone. In this ep...
How inclusion will transform advertising (with Justin Thomas-Copeland from 4As)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds at Work, host Nathan Friedman is talking to Justin Thomas-Copeland, CEO of the 4As (American Association of Advertising Agenc...
Yes, and: Improv and communication that connects (with Tyler Dean Kempf from The Second City)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with Tyler Dean Kempf — a director, writer, and teacher from The Second City — to explore how improvisational theater interse...
Embracing your own neurodivergence at work (with Tina Tonielli from Haleon)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds at Work, host Nathan Friedman sits down with Tina Tonielli. She’s the U.S. head of insights and analytics at Haleon — an...
Redefining corporate good (with Muneer Panjwani from Engage for Good)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re sitting down with Muneer Panjwani, CEO of Engage for Good, to explore how neurodiversity fits into the evolving world of corporate ...
Neurodiversity is a growth strategy (with Valeria Piaggio from Kantar)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nathan welcomes Valeria Piaggio, Global Head of Inclusive Growth at Kantar – the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting c...
Is your workplace ready for the next generation of neurodivergent talent? (with Kevin Delaney from Charter)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds at Work, Nathan talks with Kevin Delaney, CEO of Charter, about the future of work and what it means for inclusion and neurod...
Designing neuroinclusive workplaces (with Kay Sargent from HOK Design)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Nathan welcomes Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK, a global design, architecture, engineer...
Investing in neurodiversity and building inclusive startups (with Jesse Morris from Difference Partners)
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Minds at Work, Nathan talks with Jesse Morris, co-founder of Difference Partners—a venture capital firm funding early-stage start...
Introducing “Minds at Work”
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Minds at Work, a podcast for leaders in neurodiversity and business, hosted by Nathan Friedman, co-president and Chief Marketing Officer of...