Despite recent claims that European startups aren’t working hard enough, new research shows the continent’s founders are putting in serious shifts to turn their ideas into successful businesses. A survey of 128 founders by early-stage VC firm Antler found that three-quarters of them work more than 60 hours weekly, with 19% exceeding 80 hours. German founders emerged as Europe’s hardest workers, with 94% working more than 60 hours weekly and 38% exceeding 80 hours. Daria Stepanova, co-founder of German startup AIRMO, said she’s sacrificed “time, stability, and relationships” to grow her company. However, she sees a certain level of obsession…This story continues at The Next Web [...]
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