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

Most ADHD founders don’t get stuck because they lack ideas.

They get stuck because their energy, focus, and priorities aren’t aligned.

Plans feel heavy.
Tasks feel endless.
Momentum quietly dies.

What actually works looks very different.

Small steps.
Clear priorities.
A rhythm you can return to even on scattered or low-energy days.

That’s why I’m running a 90-minute workshop for ADHD founders focused on one thing:
Building a weekly execution system that breaks you out of being stuck.

In the session, we’ll:
– uncover why traditional planning keeps ADHD founders stuck
– focus on one priority instead of trying to do everything
– break that priority into simple weekly steps
– leave with a Week 1 plan you can actually execute
– create a rhythm that makes follow-through predictable

This isn’t:
Overthinking more
Pushing harder
Or motivational fluff

It is:
A practical system to move forward
Structure that works with ADHD energy
Less friction, more momentum, real progress

Stop spinning in place.
Start moving one week at a time.

If this resonates, you can join the session free here:
https://lnkd.in/gmnqjN2R

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Most ADHD founders don’t struggle because they’re moving too slowly.

They struggle because they’re trying to leap through life instead of gliding.

Big plans.
Big jumps.
Big pressure to “figure it all out.”

It feels ambitious.
It creates friction.

What actually works looks very different.

One step.
One week.
A rhythm that lets momentum build naturally.

Learning to glide through life isn’t about doing less.
It’s about moving with intention - one step at a time.

That’s why I’m running a 90-minute workshop for ADHD founders focused on one thing:
Building a weekly execution system that makes progress feel smooth, not forced.

In the session, we’ll:
– understand why overthinking creates resistance
– replace big leaps with simple weekly steps
– break one priority into clear, doable actions
– leave with a Week 1 plan you can actually follow
– build a rhythm that lets progress compound

This isn’t:
Rushing
Forcing motivation
Or planning your whole life at once

It is:
A practical way to move forward
Structure that works with ADHD energy
Less friction, more flow, real momentum

Life doesn’t need to be a sprint.
You can learn to glide -
one step at a time.

If this resonates, you can join the session free here:
https://lnkd.in/gmnqjN2R

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Most ADHD minds don’t struggle because they can’t learn.

They struggle because skill-building asks for patience their brain doesn’t naturally offer.

You pick things up fast.
You see patterns quickly.
But staying long enough to refine the skill feels heavy.

So you move on.
Again.
And again.

What actually builds skill for ADHD brains looks different.

Short practice windows.
Clear purpose.
One skill at a time.

Depth comes from returning, not forcing.

This isn’t:
Pushing through boredom
Comparing your pace to others
Or turning learning into punishment

It is:
Practicing in ways your brain can tolerate
Letting skill compound quietly
Building confidence through repetition

You don’t need more talent.
You need practice that respects how your mind works.

Stay with one thing.
Long enough.
That’s where skill becomes real.

If this resonates, you can join the session free here:
https://lnkd.in/g78HySzC

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Most ADHD minds don’t struggle because they lack skill.

They struggle because skill is built in ways that don’t match how their brain works.

Starting is easy.
Learning is exciting.
Staying with one thing long enough to get good feels impossible.

So skills stay shallow.
Confidence wobbles.
And you start questioning your ability.

What actually works looks very different.

Fewer skills.
Deeper focus.
Practice designed for short attention and high curiosity.

For ADHD brains, skill grows through:
– small, repeatable practice loops
– immediate feedback
– clear stopping points
– progress you can see, not just hope for

This isn’t:
Grinding for hours
Learning everything at once
Or waiting for motivation to show up

It is:
Skill built through consistency, not intensity
Practice that respects ADHD energy
Depth that compounds over time

You’re not bad at skills.
You’ve just been practicing in ways that weren’t built for you.

When practice fits your brain,
skill stops feeling fragile - and starts feeling earned.

If this resonates, you can join the session free here:
https://lnkd.in/g78HySzC

Video Credit: calen_chan

Trying harder isn’t the solution.

Pressure doesn’t heal overwhelm.

Force dysregulates the nervous system.

Healing requires supportive systems.

Systems that reduce activation energy.

Systems that create safety.

Systems that allow return.

Here's the 7 S’s of Self-Healing

1. Safety Before Strategy

Calm the nervous system before demanding change.

➝ Reduce emotional intensity first
➝ Create predictable environments
➝ Slow down physiological arousal

Regulation precedes sustainable action.

2. Shrink the Starting Point

Lower activation energy, not expectations.

➝ Break tasks into smaller entry steps
➝ Make starting feel almost effortless
➝ Focus on initiation, not completion

Momentum begins with manageable beginnings.

3. Structure Outside the Mind

Externalize what working memory cannot hold.

➝ Use visible reminders
➝ Set clear, concrete deadlines
➝ Design environmental cues

Structure reduces cognitive load.

4. Small Wins Over Perfection

Completion is less important than movement.

➝ Work in short, defined sprints
➝ Stop before exhaustion
➝ Return while energy remains

Progress grows through repeated momentum.

5. Sync With Your Energy

Consistency follows rhythm, not rigidity.

➝ Track attention fluctuations
➝ Work during focus peaks
➝ Rest before burnout builds

Alignment sustains effort longer than force.

6. Shared Support Systems

Healing accelerates with connection.

➝ Practice body doubling
➝ Create shared deadlines
➝ Increase gentle accountability

External presence stabilizes internal focus.

7. Self-Compassion as Maintenance

Shame interrupts healing cycles.

➝ Allow imperfect days
➝ Reset without self-criticism
➝ Track progress loosely

Compassion keeps the habit loop intact.

Integration Over Intensity

Healing is not a performance.

➝ Design for sustainability
➝ Reduce unnecessary stimulation
➝ Build systems that feel safe

Consistency isn’t built through pressure.

Consistency isn’t about willpower.
It’s about alignment.

Which one are you experimenting with first?

If this resonates, you can join the session free here:
https://lnkd.in/gmnqjN2R

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Socialtyze

We help brands and ad agencies tell inspiring stories that compel people to act.  

Our clients collaborate with our content strategists and leading social media creators to co-create social media narratives that inspire, entertain and educate while driving brand equity and sales.  

Our philosophy - Social Media is the present and future of marketing; why not create a network of leading creators across industries who are schooled in art of social storytelling and consultation to help brands and agencies win. We don't run your social media, we make it better. 

Our client list includes over 250 leading brands including Dreamworks, Intel, Dole, Toyota, Disney, Kraft, Universal, Del Monte and several other large-cap and emerging brands. 

Socialtyze is made up of a highly-talented team of leading social media content creators, creative strategists, data geeks, media pros and developers, who are passionate about combining storytelling and performance to tell stories that matter and deliver results.  

Core specialties include - Content Creator Economy, Creative Strategy, AI for Marketing & Paid Media (Social + SEM).

CEO + Founder

REVEL

Unlock your best self with wellness by learning the lifestyle habits and rituals used by world-class musicians, athletes, health experts and other celebrities who lead incredibly productive and energy-filled lives. 

REVEL is a music and wellness platform that provides virtual interviews, keynote talks, live performances, and training sessions featuring cultural icons, who empower you to elevate your life. Together, these cultural icons want to help you to make better dietary choices, explore cutting-edge workout techniques, and find the right mindset.

CEO & Co-Founder

TOSN, the Outdoor Sports Network

TOSN specialized in producing sponsorships that improve the lives of action and outdoor sports enthusiasts.

General Manager & Founder

i20Events

Producer of conferences on the future of marketing.    Developed over 30 seminars and conferences in the U.S. and U.K. that featured some of the top names in advertising and marketing.

President and Founder

JC Bohan & Associates LLC

One of early Internet entrepreneurs who evangelized Internet advertising before most people had ever heard of WWW..  Launched and ran one of the first ad networks and generated over $50 Million in advertising revenue in 3 years.  Built one of the first ad tech platforms and sold to DoubleClick.  Repositioned the brand and direction of ValueClick Media (NASDAQ: VCLK) and founded the media division of Apollo Interactive (www.apollointeractive.com)

President & Founder 

Interactive Connection

An early Internet venture funded by Jay Chiat of Ad Agency fame and Jim Robinson, former CEO of American Express.  Interactive Connection developed and marketed web sites for the Fortune 1000.

EVP -- West Coast Office

USA Networks

Account Executive--Ad Sales

The Weather Channel

Producer of Brand Stories. Empower companies and creators to grow by co-creating stories in social media. Speak about #BrandStorytelling #Creators #AI #SocialMedia

We acccelaere the growth of companies and creators by telling stories in social media. 

We co-create narratives with our clients that entertain, inspire and educate while driving brand equity and sales.

We don't run your social media, we make it better.

Please find testimonies from some of our 250+ clients and advisors -  

“Socialtyze has become a great partner to us as we work to activate our customer relationships in innovative and unique ways.” 

-Annie Carlson, Director of Marketing, West, Coca-Cola

“Socialtyze is such a delight to work with. They are experts in their field and they just get it!”

-V Monica Hansen, Associate Digital Marketing Manager, Dole Packaged Goods 

“Socialtyze’s campaign was wildly successful and the content was incredible, resulting in one of our most successful e-commerce product launches to date.”

-Sarah Robinson, Digital Content & Brand Specialist, Village Candle

“I have marketed over a dozen movies with John and his Socialtyze team and they are clearly the best when it comes to executing paid social media. By utilizing the Socialtyze insights, technology and dedicated staff, we are able to optimize our creative in real time. This provides significant savings for each campaign and allows us to find the right audience for our movies through data and testing.”

-Asli Taylor, VP, Worldwide Theatrical Marketing, Warner Bros. 

“Socialtyze was instrumental in our opening night influencer activation. Their team identified the right influencers for our brand and their staff were extremely detail-oriented and thorough leading up to and at the event.” 

-Anthony Zucconi, Director, Team Marketing, Brooklyn Nets

As an advisor to Socialtyze for 5  years, I can attest to the remarkable results that John and his company are generating for brands. 

-Clyde Ostler, Former Vice-Chairman and CFO of Wells Fargo

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