MON, APRIL 21, 2025 • S1 E22 • 47 MIN 16 SEC

Peter Shankman on Entrepreneurship, ADHD, and the Launch of SOS

In this episode of Entrepreneurs Gone Wild, Sue Anderson sits down with Peter Shankman—founder of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), best-selling author, ADHD advocate, speaker, and serial entrepreneur. They talk about everything from skydiving-fueled idea sprints to parenting in New York City to launching his new platform SOS (Source of Sources) for journalists and sources.

Peter shares how ADHD has been a powerful tool in his entrepreneurial journey, how he builds structure into his days (and closet), and why doing what lights you up isn’t optional—it’s necessary. This conversation is filled with stories, laughter, and sharp insight into what it really takes to build a life that works for your brain.

Timestamps

2:00 – Peter’s unexpected path from photography grad student to founding editor at AOL News

6:35 – Launching HARO, selling it, and what came next

15:49 – Why ADHD is a strength and how he structures his life to thrive

24:48 – The role of movement and skydiving in sparking creative ideas

39:38 – Parenting, priorities, and creating a life you don’t regret

Read more about Peter at: https://entrepreneursgonewild.com/p/peter-shankman

Information

Show

Entrepreneurs Gone Wild

Published

MON, APRIL 21, 2025

Length

47 MIN 16 SEC

Season

1

Episode

22