The Overlooked Edge: Why Your Business Needs Autistic Talent

E1002 - The Overlooked Edge: Why Your Business Needs Autistic Talent

Published: May 12, 2026

Duration: 18:15

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how neurodiversity is shifting from a conversation about inclusion to a strategy for performance and innovation.

Joining us is Karina Gaudier, Founder and CEO of Autism Workforce Solutions. Karina shares how businesses can unlock untapped talent by redesigning how teams are built and supported.

Key Highlights

Awareness vs Action: Karina explains why inclusion efforts often fail in practice. Workplace Design: Karina shares what effective environments look like for performance. Business Advantage: Karina highlights how neurodiversity drives innovation and productivity. Economic...