Sifted Summit Agenda

Running on empty? How to deal with founder burnout

08 Oct 2025
Startup Life LIVE
Startup Life LIVE
Building a startup can really take it out of you – with founders usually the last to admit when they’re running on empty. With little room to slow down, burnout is almost inevitable, so what does practical support look like? How can founders protect themselves? How are investors thinking about founder wellbeing?
Speakers
Tim Chong
Tim Chong, Cofounder and CEO - Yonder
Leah Sutton
Leah Sutton, Chief Portfolio Talent Officer - Balderton
Miriam Partington
Miriam Partington, Senior Reporter - Sifted