I help ADHD founders build their dream business without the constant doubt, overwhelm, analysis and rollercoaster of chaos.

I’ve built and sold companies.
Sold millions to countless Fortune 500 brands. 
Led teams to the Inc. 500 — twice.
Hired and managed dozens of people. 

But none of that compares to what I do now.

Because for most of my career, I looked successful on paper… while silently battling chaos behind the scenes.

As a founder with ADHD, 
I lived in cycles of burnout, 
inconsistency, 
and confusion. 

I knew I had potential but I couldn’t access it consistently.
And I couldn’t lead the way I wanted to.

That realization was that my brain wasn’t broken, just wired differently, changed everything.

I went deep: therapy, coaching, performance frameworks, behavioral science.
And rebuilt my life from the inside out.

Now, I run Accountable, a coaching platform and community for visionary founders who want to scale with structure, lead with clarity, and operate at their full capacity.

I help founders break the cycles holding them back:

⛔ Overwhelm, distraction, and emotional reactivity
⛔ Team misalignment, conflict, or delegation struggles
⛔ Constant firefighting and decision fatigue

And instead build:

✅ Calm, confident leadership
✅ Clear systems for execution and delegation
✅ Habits that drive focus, momentum, and scale

If you're a startup founder who knows you're capable of more — but can’t seem to unlock it — I’d love to connect.

Because when you shift your internal operating system, everything else follows.

DM me. 

Let’s talk.

Ian Tenenbaum

ADHD minds chase freedom in bursts.

We crave spontaneity, creativity, and the thrill of the moment.
But not all freedom is the same.

Some freedom is survival - the bare minimum to live, move, and breathe.
It’s temporary, necessary, instinctive.

It keeps us going, keeps us afloat, keeps our ADHD minds from feeling trapped.

Other freedom is earned - the luxury of choice, the pride of independence.
It comes from focus, persistence, and deliberate effort.

It’s the freedom that satisfies the mind, the ego, and the soul - the kind that lasts.

ADHD teaches us to feel deeply, act impulsively, and chase sparks of joy.

But true wisdom is knowing the difference between survival and achievement.

Between freedom we stumble into, and freedom we build.

Because life isn’t about constant flight -
it’s about harnessing energy, channeling creativity, and earning the freedom that truly matters.

You don’t have to do 2026 alone.
Join 150+ ADHD founders mapping their first 90 days with structure, support, and accountability.

👉 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gEfTMgw6

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Most ADHD founders don’t lack ambition.

They’re drowning in it.

Too many goals.
Too many ideas.
Too much future packed into one plan.

Annual planning turns that into pressure.
And pressure is where execution quietly disappears.

What helps isn’t pushing harder.
It’s reducing the load.

Shorter timelines.
Fewer priorities.
A plan that tells you what now matters.

That’s the point of this 90-minute Q1 planning workshop for ADHD founders.

Inside the session, we’ll:
– step away from annual goal overload
– choose a realistic Q1 focus
– plan work in short, ADHD-friendly sprints
– break one priority into simple monthly actions
– leave with a clear Week 1 plan you can actually follow

This isn’t a motivational webinar.
It’s a practical reset.

Less noise.
More clarity.
Real momentum.

If you want to join us, you can register free here:
https://lnkd.in/g4cETF3S

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Most ADHD founders aren’t failing because they can’t focus.

They’re failing because the plan they’re following doesn’t fit their brain.

Annual goals. Big roadmaps. “One plan for the whole year.”

They look impressive.
They also quietly die by February.

What actually works is smaller, shorter, and simpler.

One quarter.
A few priorities.
A rhythm you can actually stick to.

That’s exactly what we’ll build in this 90-minute Q1 planning workshop.

You’ll learn to:
– stop overloading your brain with year-long goals
– pick a realistic Q1 focus
– plan in short, ADHD-friendly sprints
– break one focus into monthly steps
– leave with a Week 1 plan you can execute

No hype.
No pressure.
Just a system that finally lets you move forward.

Plan less. Ship more. Gain momentum.

Join free here: https://lnkd.in/g4cETF3S

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5 Silent Systems ADHD Minds Use to Stay Grounded

ADHD isn’t always loud, chaotic, or restless.
Sometimes it’s quiet determination.
Internal rhythm.
Micro-systems we build that nobody sees.

We don’t always talk about it -
but these silent habits keep us steady.

Here are 5 grounding systems ADHD brains rely on:

1/ Emotional Calibration
➝ We check in with ourselves constantly.
➝ “Do I feel okay? What’s overwhelming me?”
➝ Emotional self-awareness becomes our compass.
➝ When we’re in tune, we stay balanced.

2/ Micro-Prioritizing in Real Time
➝ We don’t plan everything days ahead.
➝ We prioritize based on momentum + clarity.
➝ One step at a time.
➝ One meaningful task → then the next.

3/ Anchor Habits
➝ We don’t need 50 habits - we need 3 anchors.
➝ A morning reset.
➝ A workspace ritual.
➝ A nightly wind-down.
➝ These keep our brain from spiraling.

4/ Controlled Input Mode
➝ When overwhelmed, we reduce noise instead of pushing harder.
➝ Minimal notifications.
➝ Quiet room or headphones.
➝ Simplified tasks.
➝ Focus grows where stimulation shrinks.

5/ Purpose-Check Mechanism
➝ We don’t move on autopilot - we need meaning.
➝ If the “why” is real, energy unlocks.
➝ If not… we recalibrate, not quit.
➝ Our purpose fuels our presence.

ADHD grounding isn’t rigid.
It’s not forced discipline or hyper-control.

It’s small inner systems that keep us aligned -
quiet strength, not constant motion.

Your steadiness doesn’t need to look like theirs.

You don’t need perfection.
You need anchors, awareness, and intentional energy.

ADHD isn’t just fast minds -
it’s deep minds learning to move with rhythm, not chaos.

Start your 30-day free trial today!
Slow down, get clear, and follow through with weekly planning sessions, community support, and workshops. Don’t wait build momentum now!

👉 Join: https://lnkd.in/gEfTMgw6

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A multi-skilled Sales and Marketing leader with  over 15  years experience managing marketing agency's  across East Africa,specialising in Go to market strategy and execution.Some of my most notable achievements include-:
- Co-founded six start ups in the last two decades with three of them in successful operations. 
- Fundraised USD 500000 for two business ventures
- Successfully managed large operations at C.E.O level for companies with 12-84 permanent staff.
- Developed and executed three Go to market pilots for leading Global,African and Kenyan tech companies in the last two years 
- Successfully developed and managed award winning marketing campaigns across 6 african markets  for both global and local brands. 
- Member of a Global pitching team for 2nd largest communications group for a year. 
- Created over 8000 jobs for Kenyan youth involved in client projects i  proposed,developed and executed  in the last 10 years.
- piloted the airtel money super aggregator model  in 2016 and was the leading partner in Kenya  for 8 consecutive months on all KPI's : active agents recruited,under management as well as branding.this activity led to 100% increase in active agents.
-Represented the Cannes Lions festival of Creativity for 8 years in Kenya.
-Led and managed the first East African team to develop and execute a UEFA champions league trophy tour with Heineken.

Edward (Mwalimu wa Sales)

Do Hard Things in 2026: 

Build Your Sales Team the Right Way

I recently met with a potential client—a manufacturing concern that employs over 35 sales resources.

They faced a major challenge in the last quarter of last year, losing 28% of their sales team due to various factors, including non-performance and talent poached by competitors. Their immediate focus has been to find "plug and play" talent—sales professionals who can step in and hit the ground running.

My honest proposition, however, is this: Build your sales team from the ground up.

When it comes to team creation, I always advocate for the long route. 

Experience has proven that there are no shortcuts in sales success.

If you are a business owner or sales professional looking to master the process of acquiring and retaining high-performing sales teams in 2026 and beyond, there is no better place to learn.

Book your SPENCON ticket now and join over 70 business leaders and sales professionals. 

We're just two weeks away!

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Building high performance sales teams for Small and Medium businesses:Sales Mindset Speaker:

I’m hosting a closed-door sales execution session, together with 4 other speakers, for founders and sales leaders who need clarity on their 2026 targets.

My focus at SPENCON 2026 is simple:
identifying the sales drivers that actually unlock results and eliminating the rest.

If you’re responsible for sales performance and want a 90-day execution plan you can act on immediately, this session was designed for you.

What’s the one sales metric you’re currently questioning?

#ThinkBIGActGRANULAR  #salesplan #SalesStrategy

Be a Multiplier!

Multipliers are Sales leaders who:
-Empower their teams, 
-Consistently coach and mentor, s
-Spread positive energy, 
-Uncover opportunities through a mindset of abundance.

This past Wednesday, we successfully hosted a dynamic Sales Multiplier Masterclass. The event brought together teams from various Nairobi businesses, including:
PetStore Kenya
VISCAR INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY LIMITED
Cygnus
SevenTwenty Holdings Ltd
Liquor End Palace

Join these forward-thinking companies and more on February 4th, 2026, at SPENCON. 

Book your tickets now!

Registration link in the comments

Is your 2026 sales plan ambitious… and executable?

Do your targets reflect real market conditions, or just hope?

Does your team know what to do daily to hit the numbers?

At SPENCON 2026, on 4th February,  we’re bringing together 5 speakers, who have mastered their skills in their fields, to break down how to think big and execute granularly.

Join 70+ business owners and sales professionals and figure out how to acquire and keep the right sales talent in your business in 2026 and beyond.

If you want 2026 results that don’t stay on paper, this is where the work begins.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dfYKnSTp

#SPENCON2026 #ThinkBigActGranular #SalesLeadership #SalesStrategy #MBGSales

Be honest.

If we looked at your sales plan for the next 90 days, would execution be clear or hopeful?

That gap is what SPENCON 2026 is designed to fix. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dfYKnSTp

Share with us in the comment section: What’s the hardest part of execution for you right now?

#SPENCON2026 #Strategy #SalesPlan #ThinkBIGActGRANULAR

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