The opportunity to become an entrepreneur is arguably higher than ever before but becoming a successful entrepreneur with a profitable company is still challenging: 90 per cent of start-ups fail.
We’re speaking with two mental health entrepreneurs to understand what it takes to start your own business, the challenges, the resources, and the learnings. Hear from our guests about the journey to being an entrepreneur and – importantly – how that journey intersects with mental health.
Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Sami Gichki (young social action leader and aspiring mental health entrepreneur) and Joel Gujral (Founder & CEO of mental health startup MYNDUP, which aims to stop the one-size-fits-all approach to mental health) for your contributions.
What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – 00:56: Introduction
00:56 – 03:18: Meet Joel and Sami
03:18 – 09:42: The journey to starting your own business
09:42 – 13:42: The entrepreneurial mindset
13:42 – 19:10: Barriers to entrepreneurship and resources to draw on
19:10 – 22:58: Social media and healthy boundaries
22:58 – 30:09: Looking after your mental health
30:09 – 33:36: Learnings and advice
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