Neuroscience · Neurotech · AI & Cognition · Neurodiversity

The intelligence platform for the Brain Economy

Premium signal, evidence-informed intelligence, and clear navigation across the most important and least covered emerging category of our time. For founders, institutions, investors, and families.

$1T+
Combined Brain Economy TAM
1 in 31
US children identified with autism
$21B+
Global neurotech market (2026)
30M+
North Americans affected

Premium interviews with the researchers, founders, and leaders shaping the Brain Economy

Recorded at Vanderbilt AI Lab and beyond. New episodes monthly.

Signal, intelligence, and navigation

Three core products that compound into the category's most trusted voice.

The Brain Economy Brief

Weekly intelligence newsletter. 5 signal bullets across all verticals, 3 credible links, 1 next step, 1 featured entity. Every Tuesday.

Neurotech TV

Flagship interview series with the researchers, founders, and leaders shaping the Brain Economy. Premium production. Monthly episodes.

The Navigation Layer

Curated directory of institutions, programs, startups, tools, and research — filtered by vertical, persona, and evidence tier.

Four converging verticals. One intelligence layer.

Each vertical has its own audience, urgency, and commercial opportunity. Together they make the platform impossible to replicate.

Vertical 01 · Launch Now

Neurodiversity & Autism Innovation

The highest-urgency entry point. 30M+ people directly affected. $461B annual economic impact. Zero authoritative media voice.

Vertical 02 · Build Now

Neurotech

Brain-computer interfaces, AI-assisted diagnostics, assistive technology, cognitive devices. The innovation and capital frontier.

Vertical 03 · Year 2

AI & Cognition

AI-powered cognitive tools, personalized learning, workforce neurodiversity. The macro expansion wave with the largest addressable audience.

Vertical 04 · Year 2

Human Performance

Executive cognitive performance, sleep science, neuroplasticity, brain health. The highest-income, most engaged audience segment.

Built for the entire Brain Economy ecosystem

Pays First

Institutions & Programs

Universities, research centers, hospitals, innovation hubs, provider networks. Pay for credibility, recruitment, partnerships, and ecosystem visibility across all four verticals.

Pays Early

Founders & Investors

Neurotech startups, VCs, family offices, PE-backed providers. Pay for vetted signal, curated intros, dealflow visibility, and category risk reduction.

Drives Scale

Families & Caregivers

Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and all neurodivergent families. Drive list growth and platform legitimacy. Navigation tools, curated resources, responsibly sponsored content.

Intelligence Layer

Researchers & Policymakers

Scientists, government, think tanks, regulatory bodies. Add legitimacy and broaden the editorial mandate. Attracted through Cortex Index and Cortex Memo.

Three founding partner seats available

Category leadership before it's claimed. Named. Exclusive. Defined deliverables. Cross-vertical coverage.

$25,000
90-Day Institutional Pilot

Founding Partner Pilot

Establish your institution as an anchor of the Brain Economy before the category gets claimed.

  • 2 flagship releases (executive interview + explainer)
  • 12–20 micro-clips optimized for LinkedIn
  • 2 distribution packs (copy-paste ready)
  • Co-branded Signal Edition landing page
  • Featured Directory listing
  • Outcomes report with reach and qualified intros
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$5K–$20K
Monthly Retainer

Institutional Retainer

Ongoing media and intelligence support for institutions across all four verticals.

  • Monthly content production + distribution
  • Cross-vertical audience access
  • Ongoing reporting and partner visibility
  • Priority access to BEN Salons
  • Dedicated partner page
  • Quarterly strategy review
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