Forbes November 13, 2020
It’s well known that entrepreneurs often suffer from mental health problems,” says Matus Maar, co-founder and managing partner of London-based investment firm, Talis Capital.
As he sees it, the pressures of growing a company bear down particularly heavily on first-time founders. As they begin to grow their businesses, the responsibilities mount. And for those who lack previous experience of dealing with the challenges of leadership, the CEO’s chair can be a lonely place. Anxiety and depression can easily set in.
Arguably, the pressures faced by entrepreneurs have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis. With the virus inflicting untold damage on economies around the world, many founders have had to rewrite plans and pivot business models while also striving...