Ed Thompson is the CEO of Uptimize which is dedicated to helping employers hire and retain talent that thinks differently.  He is the Author of A Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work.  In this first half of their conversation, he talks with Susan and Cissy about the formation of the company and the development of the book.  His book explores how neurodiversity has been overlooked, why embracing neurodiversity is beneficial, and how to take new understanding of neurodiversity into our lives and work places.  Stay for the question and be sure to come back for the rest of the conversation with Ed.