72% of founders say becoming a Founder is the hardest thing they’ve ever done.
75% of founders report working more than 60 hours a week, while nearly one in five routinely exceed 80 hours.
The study reveals that 94% of founders in Germany work over 60 hours a week, and 38% exceed 80 hours.
Despite the sacrifices, only 4% of founders cite financial reward as their main motivation, with the majority driven by the opportunity to build something that matters.