
WTF is AuDHD? E59 | Inspired by Love on the Spectrum: The app built for neurodivergent connection
Mar 23, 2026
Holly Fowler, founder and CEO of Wable and ADHD/OCD advocate, built an app to help neurodivergent people find friends, dates, and workplace connections. She shares how a DM after Love on the Spectrum sparked Wable, the challenges of building a startup while managing ADHD and OCD, and how the app prioritizes accessibility, intentional connection, and real-world meetups.
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A Rural Non-Speaking User Found Friendship
- A mother emailed Holly about her non-speaking son in rural Australia who now games with friends made on Wable, showing varied definitions of success.
- Holly highlights that for some users online friendships and gaming are life-changing outcomes, not just romantic matches.
From Breakfast Radio To Startup Founder
- Holly worked in breakfast radio before founding Wable and pursued the app despite having a coveted on-air role.
- She recognised ADHD/OCD patterns later, which reframed her struggles and highlighted the need for different supports.
Neurodivergence Fuels Grit And Costs Health
- ADHD/OCD can be a double-edged sword in startups: hyperfocus and dogged perseverance help scale a product but often cause burnout and health crises.
- Holly hyperfixated to push through hospitalisations and investor rejections while building Wable.
