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How to build a company while protecting your mental health

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October 29, 2024

How to build a company while protecting your mental health

How to build a company while protecting your mental health

Everyone knows that it is stressful to build a company. And it’s just as commonly known that endless chronic work can lead to burnout. So, why don’t we talk more about founder mental health?Now that our culture is more comfortable discussing mental health in general, it’s time we brought the topic to Disrupt for a thorough interrogation.Watch as Andy Dunn, the CEO of Pie and Co-Founder of Bonobos, discusses how to build a company while protecting your mental health.

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