Connectd: Embracing delusion, neurodiversity, and self-awareness in startup success

About this episode

Roei Samuel shares his journey of overcoming ADHD and dyslexia to achieve success in entrepreneurship.

How this entrepreneur overcame ADHD and dyslexia and used these diagnoses as his superpower to build two businesses worth millions. Hear the inspiring story of Roei Samuel, who discusses the importance of self-belief, transparency, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Roei got an exit with his first business, Real Sport, and has gone on to build the UK's fastest-growing startup community in Connectd. The platform has shaken the early-stage investment landscape by utilising data to ensure...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ollie Tiramuragan Collard, Dr Becky Sage

Guest: Roei Samuel

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• neurodiversity
• self-awareness
• ADHD
• dyslexia
• startup success
• investment

Keywords

• ADHD
• dyslexia
• entrepreneurship
• startup
• self-belief
• resilience
• investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connectd, Real Sport

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