Can Mental Health Issues Plague Startup Founders? | TFJ E46

Can Mental Health Issues Plague Startup Founders? | TFJ E46

Author: Greg Moran April 15, 2024 Duration: 53:14

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Welcome back to The Founder's Journey Podcast! In this episode, we hosted Matt Matros for a discussion about startup exits and founders' mental health after exit. Can mental health issues plague startup founders? In today's episode, we will try to find answers to that!
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🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 – Matt Matros - our guest for todays podcast!
03:17 – The Journey of Protein Bar and Kitchen
06:27 – You exited. Walk us through the story
09:17 – How did this vary from other exits?
14:00 – What was your experience is after the exit?
31:30 – What advice would you give other founders going into the exit
35:12 – Talk about the difference between being a founder and CEO
36:36 – Mental health issues plague founders. Can you talk about that?
41:48 – How can founders break that cycle?

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📌 Connect with Matt Matros:
Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/matt-matros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmatros/ 20Kish followers
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mattmatros/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Mattmatros

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Greg Moran hosts The Founder's Journey Podcast, a space dedicated to the real and often untold narratives behind new ventures. This isn't just about celebrating successes; it's about the entire path founders and creators walk, with all its unexpected turns and personal challenges. You'll hear conversations that go beyond business plans, delving into the cultural shifts, societal pressures, and intimate journal-like reflections that shape a creator's life. Each episode is built on genuine conversation, pulling out actionable tips you can apply to your own work, alongside practical advice grounded in real experience. The goal is to leave you with more than just inspiration-it's about providing a relatable look at the resilience required to build something from nothing. Tune in for a podcast that connects the personal with the professional, offering a honest look at the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship through the voices of those living it every day.
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