Show notes
In this episode, we welcome Heidi Kershaw, the CEO of Multiple, a nonprofit organization focused on funding and incubating transformative tech solutions for people with autism. Rather than focusing on cure research or direct service to families, Multiple operates as a technology incubator, supporting scalable for-profit solutions. The conversation explores Heidi's personal journey as a mother of a neurodivergent child and how that led her to her work at Multiple. The episode highlights the importance of connectivity and acceptance for individuals with autism and how technology can play a role in enhancing their lives. Tune in to learn more about Multiple's innovative approach to addressing the challenges faced by the autism community.“If we did a better job at trying to trust one another, that we have good intentions, I think the world would look a lot different."Topics covered:[00:04:18] Relationship with autism mourned.[00:08:25] Parenting a child with autism.[00:12:23] Autism education and understanding.[00:18:10] Nonprofits and mission-driven work.[00:20:10] Creating a product for autism.[00:27:09] Bringing tech products to market.[00:32:55] Wearable for understanding communication.[00:36:05] Safety concerns for those with autism.[00:39:08] Receptive language development.[00:44:05] Job programs and economic growth.[00:47:32] Corporations supporting neurodivergent individuals.[00:55:14] Long waitlists for autism services.[00:59:13] Wearing a suit for acceptance.Links mentioned:https://www.multiplehub.org/https://www.valencevibrations.com/https://www.socialciphergame.com/https://cogniable.tech/https://altruous.orgGuest links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidikershaw/
