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Founder burnout is real. And no – you can’t “raise energy” like a round. 😅 Some numbers to ground it: → ~72% of founders report mental health struggles →...

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Founder burnout is real. And no – you can’t “raise energy” like a round. 😅
Some numbers to ground it:
→ ~72% of founders report mental health struggles
→ Founders are 2x more likely to experience depression
→ Burnout is one of the top hidden reasons startups fail
We talk a lot about: product, traction, fundraising…
But rarely about the simplest thing:
Sometimes a founder just needs
to talk like a human. Not pitch like a founder.
I’ve been on both sides:
→ failed multiple ideas
→ built and scaled others
→ almost burned out more than once
And one thing I learned:
You don’t fix burnout with another Notion board or growth hack.
You fix it with clarity, perspective… and sometimes just a real conversation.
I personally put human first. Always.
So if you’re feeling stuck, overloaded, or just tired of “figuring it out alone” –
I’m open to talk.
No pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation.
(And yes, we’ll try not to convert your burnout into startup energy, although that would be a great business model 🤡)
You can book a call via the link in my profile.
#FounderLife #Burnout #HumanFirst