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Akhil Carum
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Biography
Akhil Curam is a biotech marketing professional and neurodiversity advocate with a varied career spanning biochemical engineering, food science, and marketing across the chocolate, cola, small goods, and biotech industries, alongside completing an MBA. Raised in Bangalore, India, where mental health was rarely discussed openly, Akhil moved to Australia and developed early coping mechanisms before receiving a late-in-life diagnosis of combined-type ADHD at age 39, which was uncovered after seeking support for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaining clarity through his diagnosis and medication allowed him to better navigate workplace communication and executive functioning challenges, shifting his mindset toward self-awareness and structured strategies.
