Starting a company comes with all sorts of struggles. You have to find that perfect idea, get funding, and hit the ground running. But beyond those known challenges, there can be surprises along the way. Here, 22 founders share their unexpected experiences — and what they wish they had known. Many stressed the loneliness of being an entrepreneur — something that they didn't expect — and how it can feel constantly uncomfortable to not know what's coming next.
Starting a company comes with all sorts of struggles. You have to find that perfect idea, get funding, and hit the ground running. But beyond those known challenges, there can be surprises along the way. Here, 22 founders share their unexpected experiences — and what they wish they had known. Many stressed the loneliness of being an entrepreneur — something that they didn't expect — and how it can feel constantly uncomfortable to not know what's coming next.