Anthony and Sarika are Keepin' It Real at EntreFEST 2022! This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at EntreFEST in Iowa City on Thursday, June 9th, 2022.

In this episode, our hosts chat with Rajesh Anandan, Co-Founder and CEO of Ultranauts, Inc. Rajesh shares how Ultranauts is reimagining how a company hires talent, most notable in the fact that over 75% of their employees are on the autism spectrum. The group also dispels myths about neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, discuss ways that other executives can revolutionize their approach to engaging their teams, share their thoughts on gun violence in America, and everyone takes a turn with the Diversity Thumb-Ball.

This season of Diversity Straight Up is sponsored by ACT, Alliant Energy, and Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.

This is Diversity Straight Up, hosted by Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington, the monthly podcast where the duo dig into the topics of equity, diversity, inclusion and engagement (EDI&E) through authentic and challenging conversations with C-suite leaders. Expect frank questions and honest answers, and real-life lessons on how to leverage diversity as an asset, rather than see it as a liability.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.