Having started several companies, I can attest to the unique blend of thrill and despair that makes up the founder experience.

Being a startup founder can be a journey filled with exhilarating highs and crushing lows. Often, the thrill of building something from the ground up is matched only by the frustration of navigating the uncertainties and challenges that come with it.

It's often said that 90% of startups fail, but despite these odds, the few that succeed have revolutionized industries and changed the lives of so many. We need startups that push boundaries, unlock fresh solutions to age-old problems and birth radical new things never conceived before.

And for that, we need the founder mindset ...

While founders often experience an emotional rollercoaster filled with self-doubt and isolation, unlike most people, these moments fuel their determination and drive them to push boundaries.

They are just wired differently ...

They possess a unique blend of self-confidence and naiveté, which propels them to tackle challenges head-on. This "madness" that helps them take risks that others wouldn't is an unwavering belief in their vision.

And while the path of a startup founder is fraught with challenges, it is also a transformative journey that offers unparalleled rewards for those who persevere.

With everything I know, after many years leading companies from 5 people in a basement to 3,500 across 17 countries, would I do it again?

Of course.

And therein lies the magic of the Founder madness.