I started going to therapy about four or five years ago when I was experiencing a lot of stress at work, prompted by my board member Brad Feld, who emphasizes the importance of mental well-being for high performance.

I noticed that stress and anxiety were overwhelming me, preventing my true self from shining through.

I realized I needed to seek help, so I got a therapist and an executive coach to shine a light on the issues I hadn't dealt with.

Mental health has always been a personal journey for me; I struggled with anxiety during my teenage years and started seeing a therapist at 16.

I have benefited from therapy throughout my life, especially during challenging times.

I've learned to stop and ask myself why I feel anxious or stressed, which has been transformative for managing my emotions.

I started using a daily gratitude journal to help manage stress and recontextualize the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

I wish I had started therapy earlier, as it can help navigate the predictable mental health challenges that come with being a founder.

I find that diving into work helps me cope with challenges and serves as a form of therapy for me.