I wouldn’t consider myself a lonely person. I have a supportive partner, I just welcomed my first child into the world,and I have amazingly deep and meaningful friendships with people around me.
Opinion
November 24, 2022
Being in a room of people does not solve founder loneliness
Building a fast-paced business can be a lonely endeavour — even when founders are surrounded by a solid personal support network
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