Avy Schondorf’s inventive journey is one of adaptability, insight, and purpose. From social services and nonprofit fundraising in Israel to founding a U.S.-based virtual assistant agency, Avy’s story illustrates how resilience and systems thinking can turn disruption into innovation. After relocating from Israel to the U.S. just before COVID-19, Avy transformed uncertainty into opportunity by identifying a powerful niche: supporting neurodivergent entrepreneurs through Alisto, her specialized virtual assistant agency. In this conversation, Avy unpacks lessons on leadership, adaptability, self-awareness, and how to build a business that serves a community’s unique needs.

Discover why structure is essential for creativity, how systems free people to focus on impact, and why charging for your value is non-negotiable. Whether you’re a startup founder, service provider, or lifelong learner, this episode will change how you think about growth, neurodiversity, and business design.