The Mission
To create a cognitive sanctuary where neurodivergent individuals find the tools, community, and coaching necessary to thrive in their careers and lives without masking their true selves.
OUR LEGACY
The founders and coaches behind Ideal Minds.
Ideal Minds exists to help neurodivergent young adults and their families build practical systems, lasting confidence, and a clearer path forward.
Our History
Founded in 2014 in Leander, TX, our organization began with a mission to support neurodivergent individuals through personalized guidance and advocacy. Over the years, we've worked with thousands of clients around the world, continuously evolving our approach to better meet their needs. Today, we've rebranded as Ideal Minds, a name that reflects our commitment to helping each individual build confidence, direction, and a life aligned with their unique strengths.
The Founders
Blake Baumann
CEO & VISIONARY
Blake is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ideal Minds, with more than a decade of experience empowering neurodivergent individuals to build confidence and create real momentum in their lives. He brings both strategic leadership and personal passion to the work, ensuring everything we create truly supports the people we serve.
Andrew Pickens Calhoun
CFO & OPERATIONS
Pickens is the Co-Founder and CFO of Ideal Minds, where he helps run business operations, manage financial strategy, and support the company's growth. He also works directly with clients through one-on-one coaching and helps lead youth programs, supporting young adults in building confidence, direction, and independence.
Tariq Mahamid
CTO & ARCHITECT
Tariq is the Co-Founder and CTO of Ideal Minds, where he builds and manages all of the technology that powers the company — from the websites and AI tools to the automations that keep operations running smoothly. He brings the technical expertise and personal investment to make sure every tool we build actually serves the people who need it most.
Last stop
30 minutes that change the next 30 years.
No pressure. One honest conversation about whether this is the right fit, for you or for the young adult in your life. Free, on Zoom or phone, with Blake or Pickens. You pick.