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    66% of employees identify with their startup. The double-edged sword founders must manage

    In our Startup Snapshot Research The Untold Toll (Part 2): Navigating stress, wellbeing and burnout in startup teams, 66% of startup employees say they identify, or strongly identify, with their company. This deep sense of belonging fuels motivation and loyalty. Employees don’t just work for a startup, they become part of it. They celebrate its wins as their own, take criticism personally, and instinctively speak in “we” instead of “they.”

    Yet this high level of identification can be a double-edged sword. While it drives passion, commitment, and a shared sense of mission, it can also blur the line between personal and professional identity. Setbacks at work can feel like personal failures, increasing stress and the...

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