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The pervasiveness of hustle culture has done us no favors when it comes to our mental health and wellbeing. Founders are under tremendous pressure to meet investor expectations, show resilience against challenging market conditions and remain a steady hand in leading their growing workforce. 72% of founders feel that their mental health was affected by the entrepreneurial journey and 1 in 3 tech executives report using controlled substances to cope with work stress and strenuous hours. Growth at all costs is no longer acceptable when the cost is the mental wellbeing of our leaders. If we’re asking our employees to raise their hand when they’re struggling, then our leaders should be able to do the same. Their founder journeys may vary, but we can all relate to the pressures of achieving success. Let’s listen to their stories.