The Manufacturing Executive

Navigating Entrepreneurship and the Stigma of Autism


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Some of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs fall on the autism spectrum. Autism is a highly stigmatized disorder, but our guest today will share his insights on why people on the spectrum can be some of the most brilliant thinkers around.


Peter Mann is the Founder and CEO of Oransi, a leading manufacturer of air filtration and ventilation products. A United States Military Veteran, Peter served 4 years in the Navy, including a tour in the Red Sea during the first gulf war. Peter is late diagnosed autistic and, in this episode, talks about his journey of being an entrepreneur with autism.


Join us as we discuss:
  • Peter’s background and how he discovered he was autistic
  • How Peter’s early entrepreneurial experiences shaped the path he is on now
  • How the pandemic affected the market for air filtration and purification
  • Peter’s perspective on why autism is so stigmatized
  • What business leaders can do to make the workplace more inclusive for people on the spectrum
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