Embracing Neurodiversity: Lessons Learned from Neurodivergent Founders - FSO Speaker Series
About
At Figuring Shit Out, we put on events for Founders who don't normally go to events. We didn't believe Singapore needed another panel, fireside chat or Q&A so we did the radical step of asking speakers to sit down ahead of time and think about what they wanted to say. Beyond palatable food & hopefully more than palatable networking, why schlep across town to sit in a cramped room for an hour: Perspective!
All of our speakers have come from fascinating career backgrounds that have caused them to look at the world and think about problems in uniquely insightful ways. From a Founder Coach who see you avoiding your most important problem stemming from emotional barriers, an ex-Art Dealer, now Investor Relations on the psychology of million dollar transactions when it comes to fundraising and IPOs, a COO who helps neurodiverse founders design systems that work with their brain... Each talk provides a unique lens on the problems facing startups that Founders can absorb to provide a new toolkit of insights for their own founder journey.
Topic
A perspective I hold that often gets overlooked: Successful neurodivergent founders don’t just “overcome” challenges; they design systems that fit their brains and their businesses. As a fractional COO working with neurodivergent founders, I’ve witnessed how our brains think differently. Not just in problem-solving but in how we structure and run our businesses. Too often, people think neurodiversity is about making adjustments to "fit in." But what if we embraced it as a strength to create more adaptive, efficient, and innovative business structures? This talk is about rethinking systems on personal, team and organizational level to make businesses sustainable.
About the Speaker
Aga Gajownik is the founder of Innovation and Integration, with over 15 years of experience helping professionals and entrepreneurs build strong careers and scalable businesses. She specialises in working with neurodivergent professionals designing human-first systems that enhance productivity, reduce burnout, and create sustainable growth.
Aga’s approach combines strategic clarity with holistic professional development, helping people reach their goals in ways that align with who they are as human beings. She’s known for connecting the human element with the latest tools and technology, allowing individuals and teams to work in ways that actually work for them.
Whether supporting startups as a fractional COO, designing acceleration programs, or coaching individuals through professional growth, Aga creates practical, inclusive systems that prioritise meaningful progress and long-term success.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 22nd May
🕒 Time: 6:30 PM - 9 PM
📍 Location: SQ Collective, 65 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore
⏰ Agenda:
6:30 - 7pm - Networking
7 - 7:40pm - Talk
7:40 - 8:00pm - Q&A
8:00 - 9:00pm: Networking & Bites
Website: https://speakers.figuringshitout.com/
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Upcoming Speakers
Startup to Scale - Practical Go to Market
— Fabrizio Caruso, Fractional Revenue Ops
Just Enough DevOps Process - The First Steps Count the Most
— Geoff Halprin, Fractional SRE/DevOps/DevEx
How to Stop Fucking Up Your Team - Scaling Culture Before Your Startup Implodes
— Joe Black, Inspiring into purpose driven action
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