400+ FOUNDERS OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR DEEPEST FEARS AND STRESS
The emotional state of founders and entrepreneurs in any period – but especially now, in this economic environment – is a critical driver of success. Yet the toll that founding and leading a start-up takes, is dangerously overlooked and rarely spoken about. By turning the looking-glass inwards of the complex emotional workings of the entrepreneurs themselves, we hope to provide them with the insights necessary to create healthier realities, financially and emotionally. As the two are, in fact, inseparable outcomes.
The startup grind takes a major toll on founder mental health
72%Of founders
Report an impact on their mental health
Founders suffer from one or more of the following
44%High stress
37%Anxiety
36%Burnout
13%Depression
10%Panic attacks
Hard has become even harder in today's uncertain markets
54%Of founders are very stressed about the future of their startup
The stress
It's exhausting to always be selling: Founders mask their stress and it catches up to them in the end
81%Of founders
Are not really open about their stress, fears and challenges
Support
Who do founders turn to for support? Family provides a warm shoulder to lean on, but venture needs some serious self-reflection
76%Spouse or family
49%Cofounders
10%Investors
Going to a psychologist
Founders are known for their innovative spirit, but in terms of therapy they are stuck in the past. 77% of founders don't get professional help
The entrepreneurial journey involves long hours, intense stress and endless ups and downs. Therapy is a great resource for founders, helping them identify their core sources of stress and develop efficient tools for dealing with them. Despite the importance of seeking help, many founders do not access professional support, with some concerned about the stigma surrounding mental health and others too busy and overwhelmed to prioritize their own well-being.
