It’s just Not for Me: The Reluctant Neurodivergent Entrepreneur

Michael Brown; Anica Zeyen

doi:10.1108/978-1-83753-798-320241009

It’s just Not for Me: The Reluctant Neurodivergent Entrepreneur

Michael Brown
, Anica Zeyen

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Abstract

This chapter suggests that self-employment or entrepreneurship can constitute an alternative to employment for neurodivergent people. While this is a suitable and successful option for many, we explore the experience of one entrepreneur who was, and remains, very reluctant in his entrepreneurial endeavors. We use Michael's firsthand autobiographical accounts to showcase his struggle before and during entrepreneurship and its impact on his physical and mental health. We conclude with some reflections on his experience and highlight what the literature on neurodivergent entrepreneurs can learn from it.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Emerald Studies in Workplace Neurodiversity
Editors	Christina M. Giannantonio, Amy E. Hurley-Hanson
Publisher	Edward Elgar
ISBN (Print)	978-1-83753-799-0,
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-798-320241009
Publication status	Published - Dec 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

neurodivergence
neurodiversity
entrepreneurship
auto ethnography

Access to Document

10.1108/978-1-83753-798-320241009

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