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John and Mark Cronin, the founders of John’s Crazy Socks, recently inspired the Long Island Elite with their story of building a purpose-driven business that spreads happiness and champions inclusion. Speaking to a group of local leaders, they shared how hiring people with differing abilities isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s smart business. Their heartfelt talk earned a standing ovation and sparked conversations on how businesses can make a difference.

John and Mark returned for the third year as guest judges at Adelphi University’s Business Plan Competition, celebrating student entrepreneurs with purpose-driven ideas. From AI recruitment tools to sustainable packaging, the event showcased innovation, passion, and the power of inclusion.

John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, spoke to Long Island University entrepreneurship students about building a mission-driven business. They shared their journey, from selling socks to running the world’s largest sock store, while emphasizing the importance of social impact, resilience, and community engagement. Their talk inspired students with real-world lessons and a call to create businesses that make a difference.

John and Mark X. Cronin, the founders of John’s Crazy Socks, recently spoke at Spectrum Designs, sharing their journey and championing workplace inclusion. Their powerful message resonated with the team, reinforcing how businesses can thrive by embracing neurodiverse talent. Both organizations are proof that inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s good business!

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John and Mark X. Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks visited Molloy University’s MOST Program, sharing their journey of entrepreneurship and inclusion. John, a man with Down syndrome, turned job-seeking struggles into a thriving business. Their message of empowerment and workplace inclusion left students inspired and hopeful.

Our mission has made John and me evangelists for the ideal of inclusion. At the same time, our business, due to its success and recognition, has created a platform where people will listen to us. That creates an obligation on our part to speak up. 
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John Cronin and his father, Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, are thrilled to deliver two talks on self-advocacy and business development at the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Adult Summit, held this year on the west coast in Costa Mesa, California.
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John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, travelled to Fort Wayne, Indiana where they delivered a talk with the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana.
John and Mark made the trip to visit and speak at Ripon College. And what a wonderful experience they had. 
John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, gave the keynote address at the Chesapeake Human Resources Association’s (CHRA) annual conference. They brought their message of hope and inclusion. 
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John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, delivered the keynote speech for the “Together We Can” conference.
When n2y, the national leader in creating and delivering educational materials and curriculum for the special education classroom, planned their annual summit they wanted a keynote speaker that could inspire and encourage. They found what they wanted when they invited John and Mark X. Cronin, the co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, to kick off their gathering. 
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