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    Annika Sten Pärson Founding Partner The Inner Foundation

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    Why are startup employees burning out faster than founders?

    Startups are often portrayed as thrilling rocket ships, driven by visionary founders and fueled by ambitious teams. Yet beneath the promise of disruption lies a quieter story of strain.

    In our latest report, The Untold Toll (Part 2): Navigating Stress, Wellbeing and Burnout in Startup Teams, the data reveals a striking pattern: startup employees report a higher emotional strain than founders themselves.

    More than half (52%) of employees say they’ve struggled with anxiety since joining their current startup, compared to 37% of founders. Similarly, 50% of employees report symptoms of burnout, while only 36% of founders do. 

    This research follows our first Untold Toll report, which explored founder mental health. By examining both founders and...

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