Most young founders start in the same place: no funding, no blueprint, just a belief that something needs to exist. That’s exactly why the early years feel so exposed, watching peers follow a more familiar path while you build something with no guarantee that it will work. In this conversation, discover how to seek out the mentors and networks that can shape what you do next, how to work out whether building a business means putting your career on hold, and how to make space to rest, especially when the stakes feel high.