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In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, Host Steve August talks with JT Benton, Co-Founder and General Partner at 9point8 Collective and General Partner at B’MORE Venture Studio. JT shares how the Venture Studio model builds companies from the ground up and helps founders focus on what really matters. He explains how studios remove distractions, create faster growth, and make startups more capital-efficient. JT also opens up about his lifelong ADHD journey, how it shapes his thinking and leadership, and why he sees it as a superpower that fuels innovation and curiosity.

JT isn’t just building startups; he’s helping founders stay focused by removing the noise that slows them down. Through his work at 9point8 Collective and B’MORE Venture Studio, he supports people turning big ideas into real companies. His ADHD once made structure hard, but now it fuels his creativity and drive. By pairing systems with curiosity, he shows how thinking differently can lead to better, faster innovation.

JT spent years founding and leading companies before focusing on helping others build them. Through 9point8 Collective and B’MORE Venture Studio, he guides studios and founders to launch ventures that work smarter and grow faster. His early ADHD challenges taught him how his brain really works, turning what once felt hard into his edge. Now, through mentoring and innovation, he helps entrepreneurs use their focus, curiosity, and energy to create real impact.

Key Takeaways:

• ADHD & Success: JT turns his ADHD into a strength that drives focus and innovation.
• Venture Studios: He explains how studios build startups faster and smarter.
• Remove the Noise: Founders can skip admin stress and focus on real growth.
• Fail, Learn, Pivot: JT shows how testing ideas leads to better companies.
• Work with Purpose: He proves that curiosity and structure can build lasting success.

Additional Insights:

• Brain First: JT works in ways that match how his ADHD mind functions best.
• Focus Time: He blocks quiet hours to handle tasks that need deep focus.
• Step Outside: Nature and movement help him reset and think clearly.
• Ask for Help: He partners with people whose strengths balance his own.
• Share Freely: JT opens up about ADHD to guide and support other founders.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “A Venture Studio is a company that builds other companies.” - JT Benton
• “It’s not a disorder; it’s a different way of thinking.” - JT Benton
• “Be more interesting, that’s how you get my attention.” - JT Benton

Join JT as he shares how ADHD shaped his journey as a founder and leader. Learn how the Venture Studio model helps startups grow faster, stay focused, and build with purpose. Discover how curiosity, systems, and self-awareness can turn big ideas into real success.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:39] - Meet JT Benton

[03:29] - Inside 9point8 Venture Studio

[06:50] - Helping Founders Grow Smarter

[10:41] - Learning Through Failure and Pivots

[14:44] - ADHD as a Founder’s Edge

[21:26] - Focus, Impulse, and Energy

[25:28] - Clarity Through Breaks and Routines

[27:50] - Guiding ADHD Founders to Succeed

FOLLOW THE GUEST:

LinkedIn Accounts:

• JT Benton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtbenton/ 
• B'More Venture Studio: https://www.linkedin.com/company/b-more-venture-studio/ 
• 9point8 Collective: https://www.linkedin.com/company/9point8-collective/ 

Websites:   

• 9point8 Collective: https://9point8.co/ 
• B'More Venture Studio: https://www.bmoreventurestudio.com/ 

FOLLOW THE HOST:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ 
• Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ 
• Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ 
• Email: [email protected]
• X: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=en
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST:

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAccelerator
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035