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Killing It! The Hidden Toll of Startup Success: Matt Harris on Founder Burnout

Feb 29, 2024
Former fintech founder Matt Harris shares his roller coaster journey of success and burnout, highlighting the challenges and emotional toll faced by founders. He discusses the unhealthy dynamics between investors and founders, the importance of setting boundaries, and finding purpose in helping others navigate the startup world. Harris emphasizes resilience, self-care, and the valuable lessons learned from failures in the entrepreneurial journey.
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Quick takeaways

  • Founders face mental health challenges due to codependency with investors.
  • Transitioning from founder to coach helps maintain mental well-being.

Deep dives

Bloom Credit's Journey to Addressing Credit Reporting Errors

Bloom Credit Founder Matt Harris discusses the company's mission to address credit reporting errors. The journey began with recognizing the high number of consumers being declined for loans due to minor discrepancies in their credit reports. By integrating data points for accuracy, Bloom Credit significantly reduced error rates to 0.07%, showcasing the importance of thorough and reliable credit reporting to facilitate better financial opportunities.

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