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  • Cliff Weitzman

    CEO of Speechify shares his dyslexia story

    May 22, 2024
  • Jeff Hornell

    Entrepreneur calls his dyslexia a unique advantage

    December 11, 2025
  • Douglas Merrill

    Former Chief Information Officer at Google was both deaf and dyslexic as a child.

    June 16, 2025
  • Diana Heldfond

    Founder of education startup Parallel Learning seeks to help students with learning disabilities.

    June 11, 2025
  • Max Ash

    In 2016, dyslexic teenager won the Product Developer of the Year award at the American Business Awards.

    November 6, 2024
  • Fred Forsley

    Dyslexic founder of Shipyard Brewing Company found success as an entrepreneur by putting energy into his strengths.

    November 7, 2024
  • David Flink

    David Flink has helped connect thousands of elementary students with learning disabilities with college-aged mentors who share similar difficulties through his non-profit Eye To Eye National

    June 11, 2025
  • Kevin O’Leary

    Entrepreneur and investor who stars on ABC's Shark Tank describes his dyslexia as a gift.

    November 7, 2024
  • Nancy Brinker

    Philanthropist, author, and diplomat overcame dyslexia to found Susan G. Komen, earn Presidential Medal of Freedom, and champion cancer research.

    August 1, 2025
  • Ethan Linkner

    This entrepreneur, who focuses on Corporate and K12 educational technologies, prevailed against dyslexia with hard work and a strong support system.

    November 13, 2024
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