I'd like to add that building trust with the team is vital for your and their long-term success. Have one-on-one conversations with everyone on the team and outline what you're trying to do (build a team that can scale) and that you need their help to achieve it. Ask for their input and listen.
You don't have to win this guy over on day one. If you can get them onboard, the loudest detractors often become the most prominent supporters in the long run. Take time to understand his concerns, outline your goals, and get his input. You have a greater chance of success by giving him a voice at the table to help define the solutions. You can also outline how code reviews allow him to have an opportunity to review other people's code, making sure it's up to his standards, playing to his ego.
It's helped me understand the pros and cons of an ADHD diagnosis, it good to know that you're not alone in a sea of neurotypical people. It's helpful to understand ADHD and share your learning with people who are close to you. For me and it seems like you as well, the challenge hasn't been with work and life in general but more with relationships with people closest to me - read up on RSD. It's also fun to understand all those coping mechanisms you've developed over the years. Use it as an opportunity to learn and explore.
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You don't have to win this guy over on day one. If you can get them onboard, the loudest detractors often become the most prominent supporters in the long run. Take time to understand his concerns, outline your goals, and get his input. You have a greater chance of success by giving him a voice at the table to help define the solutions. You can also outline how code reviews allow him to have an opportunity to review other people's code, making sure it's up to his standards, playing to his ego.