Jake Sussman

Neurodivergent himself, Jake channeled his struggles growing up with ADHD into a poem called "The Forgotten Child," with lines like "Don’t ever give up your shot / Our minds are all we’ve got!" The poem found an audience on social media and became a catalyst for speaking engagements and, later, his own business.

Superpower Mentors fills the gap between the educational system and traditional therapy by pairing young people with mentors whose life experiences mirror their own. Mentors provide guidance, support and perspective, helping mentees build confidence and self-advocacy.

Hear Jake and his brother Max, Superpower Mentors' CEO, on the Dyslexic Design Thinking podcast.