Join Our Journey: Next Steps
Normal Zebra is building a future where neurodiversity is a celebrated strength. We invite you to partner with us as we expand our mission and impact.
Q1-Q2 2026 – Partner with NZ - Seeking strategic advisors in workflow adaptation, inclusive space design, and hospitality business planning. Developing subsidy and support strategies.
Q3-Q4 2026 – First Café Buildout - Acquiring property, obtaining permits and licenses, executing inclusive design features and wayfinding. Hiring and training staff and management.
Q4 2026 – Grand Opening - Opening our first Normal Zebra Café in Portland, Oregon by Q4 2026. This will be a blueprint for inclusive employment and spaces across the NZ ecosystem.
Q1 2027 – Investing in Inclusion - Developing capital plans to scale the Normal Zebra model to new communities and ventures.
Advisory Council: Expert Guidance
Normal Zebra's success depends on deep expertise across business operations, neurodiversity employment, inclusive design, and financial management. Our advisory council brings specialized knowledge and lived experience to every aspect of our mission.
Business Plan Development
Strategic planning, market analysis, and financial modeling expertise
Coffee Shop Operations
Industry veteran with proven track record in specialty café management and scaling
Neurodiverse Workforce Development
Specialists in recruitment, training, and retention of neurodivergent employees
Neuroinclusive Design
Architect/Designer specializing in sensory-friendly and universal design principles
Accounting & Tax Strategy
CPA with expertise in social enterprise financial modeling nonprofit-adjacent funding structures
Scalability & Franchising
Consultant experienced in replicable business models and multi-unit expansion