By Ute Stephan — 2018
Here are the five key findings that sum up the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur.
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Venture backed companies are expected to grow at high velocity, raise large amounts of capital, build teams effectively to achieve unicorn, no decacorn status. Yet the journey is long, filled with uncertainties, extremities and black swan events. It can wear out the best and the brightest.
What is the healthy balance between growing your brand and taking care of your mental health as an entrepreneur? Here are five ways entrepreneurs can have better mental health.
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What are the most common mental health problems that entrepreneurs suffer from — and what can startups and founders do? Mental health experts answer these crucial questions, and offer their ideas for how to prioritize mental wellness while also growing a business.
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Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan—there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times.
A Fast Company blogger and former McKinsey consultant profiles the next generation business strategists: the “Outthinkers” “Outthinkers” are entrepreneurs and corporate leaders with a new playbook.
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There is no shortage of big problems facing humanity, but there is a shortage of ambitious startups trying to solve them. Far too often talented entrepreneurs pursue "me-too" ideas, but more than ever before, entrepreneurs building impact-focused companies can truly change the world.
Amy Wilkinson, Lecturer in Management Stanford Graduate School of Business