A question for founders - How often do you feel lonely building a startup?

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Swarna Hebbar · Accepted Answer

Pretty often. Being a leader means you cannot rant or vent. You have to be poised & high in spirits no matter what, lest you demotivate your team.
This inability to express can often lead to a feeling of being alone in the fight even when you have a great team!

Nemanja Zunic · Answer

@swarna_hebb the biggest problem is that you cannot complain about your boss to your peers, since you are the boss :)

Nemanja Zunic · Answer

@marizombie you're not alone! :)

Marina K · Answer

Sometimes. It is good to know there are people facing the same problems and joining communities. Friends and family rarely can share the passion for your project, so it's better to talk it over with someone else 😁 Keeps you mentally stable during hard phases and low motivation times.

André J · Answer

😸 Never. But it's important to find your clique. Preferably online since then they are always around.

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I'm not founder but I would suggest founders to build a strong support network, whether it’s mentors, fellow founders, or a team that shares the vision.

Swarna Hebbar · Answer

@nemanja_zunic2  Touché!

KurachiWeb 倉地 俊輔 · Answer

I started my business from home, so my family looks after me. I've never felt lonely.
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To be honest, I feel lonely during the day because my family goes to work😢

Nemanja Zunic · Answer

@sentry_co Good for you!

A question for founders - How often do you feel lonely building a startup?

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