Navigating the Founder’s Journey

This chapter explores the emotional and psychological challenges faced by founders as they transition from creative creators to managing executives over time. It highlights the risks of burnout, the complexities of branding pivots, and alternative equity structures within startups, along with personal anecdotes reflecting on resilience during crises. The conversation underscores the evolution of attitudes toward liquidity events and the increasing importance of long-term satisfaction over immediate financial gains in the entrepreneurial landscape.