Almost 50% of founders struggle with mental health issues. (Erin Frey)
According to Kavedon Kapital, founders are:
🔸 Twice as likely to suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts
🔸 3x more likely to suffer from substance abuse
🔸 6x more likely to suffer from ADHD
🔸 10x more likely to suffer from bipolar disorder
A while many founders suffer in silence, that’s thankfully starting to change:
🔹 Felicis Ventures pledged to set aside 1% of investments to support founders’ development
🔹 Entrepreneurs like Mahendra Ramsinghani, who founded Secure Octane Investments, are writing books about the challenges facing founders
🔹 Investors are discussing this reality more openly—and showing a greater willingness to address it
See below for the emotional roller coaster facing founders. 👇
What’s been your toughest moment as an entrepreneur, and how did you deal with it? Please share in the comments. 🗯️
Source: Mahendra Ramsinghani via TechCrunch
