Some people won’t like the fact that I started a business in part to become rich. But here’s the facts* —

1: 60-70% of all Americans with autism are unemployed.

2: Autism has the lowest employment among disability groups.

3: High-functioning individuals are just as likely to be low income and recieve public assistance as folks with more disruptive symptoms and those with physical and other disabilities.

4: It’s f*cking unfair.

5: Haters can f*ck off.

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I have had one truly meaningful, full time long-term job in my entire career and that was working for Vania Schlogel at her fund Atwater Capital. Everything else was part time, contract, or a startup I started. I owe so much gratitude for her for taking a chance and giving me an opportunity to grow.

With that said, since I’m not a 10x dev, my only consistent option for breaking out of underemployment has been to start businesses, so I did just that, and did it at least 7 times before I started Catenactio based on my experiences with Atwater.

My constant belief is that the greatest investment you can make in your life is in people; through the act of making an impact in the lives of others. I believe this is the one investment class that will truly make me rich. Therefore I hope to make my company’s mission a reflection of this.

Catenactio’s mission is:
1. Treat People Well,
2. Create Incredible Technology;
3. In That Order.

So if doing that makes me rich, and it makes you mad, then I’m not really sure what your morals & values are; but you’re welcome to get ignored in the comments. 🤷

*Sources
1: The Autism Job Club (2018) Michael Bernick & Richard Holden
2: An inside look at autism’s job boom: Elizabeth Preston 2016
3: Mordre Et Al PMID: 21713590
4: Me, living life.
5: You heard what I said.