Christal Wang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Shimmer.

Shimmer ADHD Coaching is the #1 coaching service for adults with ADHD, made for and by people with ADHD. You meet with an expert ADHD coach each week to set goals, learn skills, upgrade your routines, and stay accountable to real, sustainable change.

Takeaways

Chris's consulting background and foundational skills.
Shimmer originated from her MBA and MPH at Berkeley and her dropping out!
Going through YC.
Pivoting in YC and learnings.
Her ADHD diagnosis led to a new focus for Shimmer.
The focus on ADHD coaching.
Coaching complements medication, addressing skills and goals.
Vetting coaches and the expanding market.
Regulatory hurdles and navigating that.
Building in SF.
How she found her co-founder and built that relationship.


Chapters
00:00 The Genesis of Shimmer
03:39 Navigating Pivots and Challenges
06:51 Understanding ADHD and Its Impact
09:24 The Coaching Landscape for ADHD
13:04 Vetting Coaches: Ensuring Quality
16:46 Sales Strategies and Market Dynamics
19:32 The Future of ADHD Coaching
21:40 Market Size and Neurodiversity
23:05 Measuring Success at Shimmer
24:20 Team Composition and Culture Building
25:33 Navigating Partnerships and Sales Channels
26:40 Regulatory Landscape for Coaching
28:31 Fundraising Insights and Strategies
31:05 Building a Network in the US
33:32 Co-Founder Dynamics and Relationships
36:01 Personal Growth and Learning
38:46 Coping with Challenges and Hard Times

Keywords
Shimmer, ADHD, coaching, mental health, entrepreneurship, pivots, fundraising, neurodiversity, consulting, healthcare

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