In a world where we usually only hear about the negative aspects of having ADHD, the good news is: ADHD is actually considered to be part of the DNA of an entrepreneur. Some even call it “the entrepreneurial superpower.” According to The Da Vinci Method, by Garret Loporto, “adults with ADHD are 300% more likely to start their own business.”. Many highly successful founders and CEOs have ADHD, and not only are they able to be monumentally successful despite their ADHD, but because of it.

Two years after writing Good Habits to Have as an Entrepreneur with ADHD — Part 1, on the cusp of my 36th birthday, after reflecting about my past year’s lessons, I decided to visit this channel. My self-management improved so much in this period! The original habits remain valid; those are additional additional strategies that now are part of my routine.

Whether you’re talking to a customer, sitting across from a potential investor or simply networking, trust and reputation aren’t built with a firm handshake or a friendly smile (trust me, being Brazilian and naturally warm isn’t enough). It’s about the small, consistent actions that make people feel you’re someone they can rely on.

My journey with 500 Global started way before July 2022, when my company, The Hair Routine, was invited to join the Canadian chapter of the program. Ever since I started this venture, I have believed 500 was the big accelerator I wanted to be part of, as many companies and founders I admire and look up to were part of it before. Envisioning my career and the path I wanted to follow, I knew I wanted to be there.

I’ve spent the past week in San Francisco with 500 Global, learning everything about fundraising from world experts.

Here are my top 13 lessons that can be useful anywhere, no matter the size of your company!