How to Become an NDD Founder
We’re building something big here.
But more than big — it’s careful. And real. And human.
We’re not chasing hype. We’re not building an empire.
We’re building a sanctuary. A framework. A collective.
We call it NDD — Neurodivergent by Design.
It’s a global framework to support neurodivergent people in workplaces and communities: offering employment pathways, care, advocacy, and systemic change — designed by and for those who’ve been overlooked for too long.
We’re looking for people who feel that hum in their chest when they read these words.
If that’s you — here’s what to expect and how to join us as a Founder.
🌱 Why Become an NDD Founder?
Becoming a Founder isn’t about a title or a badge.
It’s about helping us shape the direction of this movement in its most important stage: the beginning.
Founders are the ones who:
Help refine our vision and build the roadmap.
Give feedback on our tools, ideas, and language.
Contribute their expertise, lived experience, and energy to the work.
Decide, collectively, how we grow and who we invite.
We don’t expect everyone to give the same thing — some give time, others ideas, others their networks, others just quiet presence and encouragement.
What matters is that you care enough to show up and help build.
🌟 What You’ll Get as a Founder
Becoming a Founder gives you:
Early, full access to all NDD documents, drafts, and plans — including Founder-only resources.
A voice and a vote in shaping how we move forward.
A place in our private WhatsApp group (until we migrate to Teams), where all decisions are made collectively.
Opportunities to contribute where and how you feel able — no pressure to overcommit.
The chance to be part of something that could change lives, including your own.
🚀 What We Expect
We expect:
That you read the documents and understand what we’re building.
That you act with care, honesty, and integrity in representing NDD.
That you’re willing to sign an NDA once you’ve decided to commit — to protect our work and each other while it’s still fragile.
That you respect the collective — no one here owns it alone.
You don’t have to know everything or have a fancy title.
You just have to want to help build a safer, fairer world for neurodivergent people.
📝 How to Join as a Founder
Here’s the process:
✅ Step 1 — Join NDD & Read the Available Docs
Join NDD as a free member here:
🌐 neurodbydesign.substack.com
Once you’ve joined, read the core documents that are already available to all members.
These will give you the heart and the roadmap of what we’re building.
If you like what you read and want to contribute as a Founder — go to Step 2.
📝 Step 2 — Fill Out the Survey
Complete the Do You Want to Help Us Build a Global Neurodivergent Framework? survey:
📄 Fill out the survey here
This helps us understand a little more about you, your experience, and how you might want to contribute.
📩 Step 3 — PM Me
After you’ve joined, read the docs, and filled out the survey, send me a private message (PM) via the PFTT–NDD chat saying:
“I’ve joined, read the docs, and completed the survey. I’d like to contribute as a Founder.”
I’ll then upgrade you to Founder level (via a free promo) so you can access the Founder-only documents.
✍️ Step 4 — NDA & The WhatsApp Party
After you’ve reviewed the Founder-level documents, if you’re happy to commit, I’ll send you an NDA to sign.
Once that’s done, you’ll be invited to our private WhatsApp group — where all the decisions are made (until we migrate to Teams).
🔗 Final Note
We’re not here to sell you anything.
We’re not here to extract or exploit.
We’re here to build something careful, sustainable, and profoundly needed.
If you feel the hum in your chest reading this — if you see yourself in these words — come find us.
We’re waiting for you.
— Gus
NDD