June 3, 2025

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.