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Why Founders Burn Out...

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Carri Nicholson
Apr 25, 2024
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I think we'd all agree that the startup journey is a thrilling rollercoaster ride. 

Founders pour their hearts and souls into their ventures, fueled by passion and a relentless drive for success.  However, this very intensity can lead to a dark side: founder burnout. 

According to this year's Sifted recent survey

  • 45% of Founders thought their mental health was ‘bad’ or ‘very bad’ at the moment.

  • 85% said they’d  experienced high stress in the past year

  • 75% said they’d had anxiety in the same period.

  • 61% said they’d considered leaving their company

  • 49% said they were considering doing so in the coming year. 

These statistics show a disproportionate number of founders are experiencing burnout during the growth phase of their business. 

So what's behind this troubling trend?

From Passion Project to Procedural Maze

The initial stages of a startup are often …

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