E404 – Current & Critical – Keara Gillis and Sarah Mateshaytis, How to Build Resilience in your Start-up Culture
“Our vision is to create this culture within the innovation landscape where entrepreneurs and community leaders honour and recognize mental health as an essential aspect of entrepreneurial success.”
More than 50% of founders feel that their mental health affects their ability to work, which should be a major wake-up call for the entrepreneurial community. The glorification of hustle culture is so apparent in the community, with ‘superhero founders’ who brag about their lack of sleep, nutrition and self-care when building their business. Yet this hustle culture conceals chronic stress, which can lead to burnout and impact your ability to work at all. Discover how mental health is a significant factor in the success or failure of startups and companies. Plus, learn more about recognizing what's needed to regulate oneself during moments of stress and making how to make informed choices for a healthier work-life balance.