Richard Branson
Richard Branson is a well-known entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group. He has been open about his ADHD and how it has influenced his career. Branson has said that his hyperactivity and impulsivity helped him take risks and be more creative in business.
Ingvar Kamprad
Ingvar Kamprad is the founder of IKEA, one of the world's largest furniture retailers. Kamprad was diagnosed with ADHD in his 40s, but he credits his ADHD for his success. He has said that his hyperactivity and restlessness helped him stay focused and work harder.
Paul Orfalea
Paul Orfalea is the founder of Kinko's, a chain of copy and printing shops that grew to over 1,200 locations. Orfalea was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, but he used his hyperactivity and impulsivity to his advantage in business. He has said that his ADHD helped him be more creative and think outside the box.
David Neeleman
David Neeleman is the founder of JetBlue Airways and several other successful airlines. Neeleman was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, but he credits his ADHD for his success in the airline industry. He has said that his ADHD helped him come up with new ideas and make quick decisions.
Daymond John
Daymond John is the founder of FUBU, a popular clothing brand. John was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, but he used the condition to his advantage in business. He has said that his ADHD helped him be more focused and determined.
John T. Chambers
John T. Chambers is the former CEO of Cisco Systems, a multinational technology company. Chambers was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, but he credits his ADHD for his success in business. He has credited ADHD for helping him think on his feet and make quick decisions.
Paul MacCready
Paul MacCready was an engineer and inventor who founded AeroVironment, a company that designs and develops unmanned aircraft systems. MacCready was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, which he used to his advantage in his work. He has said that his ADHD helped him be more creative and persistent in his pursuit of innovation.
Barbara Corcoran
Barbara Corcoran is a successful real estate entrepreneur and investor, and one of the stars of the TV show "Shark Tank." Corcoran was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, but she credits her ADHD for her success in business. She has said that her hyperactivity and impulsivity helped her take risks and be more confident in her decisions.
Ty Pennington
Ty Pennington is a TV host and entrepreneur, best known for his work on the show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Pennington was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, and has said that his ADHD helped him be more creative and think in unique ways.
Sir James Dyson
Sir James Dyson is a British inventor and entrepreneur, best known for his innovative vacuum cleaners and hand dryers. Dyson was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, but he has said that his hyperactivity and impulsivity helped him be more determined and persistent in his pursuit of his inventions. He has also noted that his ADHD has helped him see things differently and come up with new and innovative ideas.