Why Media Startups Hide Clinical Depression as Hustle
India's media and entertainment startups normalize 70-hour weeks as badges of honor. Behind that hustle lies undiagnosed clinical depression in 40-60% of founders. The India Stack's speed amplifies burnout; recognizing the difference between ambition and illness matters.
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Amit Tyagi
Founder, AletheiaAI & GP, Fitoor Capital
Veteran of India's startup ecosystem. Writing about fundraising, investor psychology, and what it takes to build fundable startups in India.
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