Investing in neurodiversity and building inclusive startups (with Jesse Morris from Difference Partners)

In this episode of Minds at Work, Nathan talks with Jesse Morris, co-founder of Difference Partners—a venture capital firm funding early-stage startups innovating for people with disabilities.Jesse shares his investment philosophy and how Difference Partners is reshaping the future of inclusive technology, health care, and education. From AI-powered therapy to innovative accessibility tools, hear how mission-driven startups are solving real problems and why investing in neuroinclusive solutions makes good business sense.Timestamps(03:49) “We’re not saying telehealth replaces in-person care. We’re saying telehealth infrastructure needs to exist.”(11:48) “Not all businesses deserve venture checks.”(25:29) “‘Build fast and break things’ doesn’t work in this space.”For a transcript and more resources, visit Minds at Work on Understood.org. You can also email us at [email protected]. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.