When we ask founders if they had a nice bank holiday weekend their response has been “what weekend?!”.
When you research how many hours on average an entrepreneur works it’s quite alarming. They are some of the hardest working professionals, but they are more at risk of burnout as a result.
We have known founders fly back in the middle of their family holiday to pitch at an event. A lot of them are also juggling two jobs to support their families and their startup. The entrepreneurial journey is often portrayed as being glamorous, but the reality can be quite different.
This article suggests ways to stop founder burnout in its tracks. The startup community is incredibly supportive, so if you’re a founder that needs a sounding board, this is a great place to start. If you need help in locating a startup community, just get in touch.