The brutal truth about founder mental health...
The brutal truth about founder mental health:
90% of startups fail.
But the founders?
They suffer either way.
Recent research shows:
↳ 30% of founders battle depression
↳ 72% face mental health challenges
↳ 2x more likely to have suicidal thoughts
↳ 3x more likely to struggle with substance abuse
↳ 10x more likely to deal with bipolar disorder
↳ 6x more likely to manage ADHD
Here's what nobody talks about:
Most founders suffer in silence.
Behind closed doors.
Away from the "crushing it" narrative.
But here's what I know from experience:
→ Vulnerability isn't weakness
→ Asking for help isn't failure
→ You're not alone in this struggle
The strongest founders I know?
They're the ones who learned to say:
"I'm not okay, and that's okay."
If you're a founder feeling overwhelmed:
1. Take a breath
2. Know you're not alone
3. Reach out - I'm here to listen
DM me. No pitch. No agenda.
Just a founder who's been there, ready to listen.
You don't have to carry this alone.