
Mindful Founders Inc.
Our Mission:
We are committed to helping solopreneurs, freelancers, and entrepreneurs thrive by building a strong, supportive community and promoting healthy, balanced approaches to entrepreneurship for personal and professional growth.
Our Vision:
We envision a world where every entrepreneur, regardless of starting point, has the opportunities and support to achieve holistic well-being, financial empowerment, and success in life. These leaders, in turn, drive positive direct and indirect community outcomes through innovation, empathy, and sustainable practices.
Did You Know?
Small businesses are the backbone of America. With 34.8 million small businesses representing 99.9% of all U.S. companies, entrepreneurs drive our economy forward every single day.
But here's what most people don't talk about: the hidden challenges that come with building a business.
The Business Survival Challenge
While entrepreneurship offers incredible opportunities, the statistics reveal why having the right support matters:
📈 Year 1: 1 in 5 businesses don't make it past their first year
📈 Year 5: Only half of all businesses survive to their 5th anniversary
📈 Year 10: Just 1 in 3 businesses reach their 10th year
But here's the encouraging news: service-based businesses like coaching and consulting actually have better survival rates than product-based companies.
The Mental Health Reality
Behind every business statistic is a human story. Research shows entrepreneurs face unique mental health challenges:
🧠 72% of entrepreneurs report mental health concerns — nearly 3x higher than the general population
😰 50%+ struggle with anxiety — significantly above the national average
💙 30% experience depression — more than 4x the general population rate
😔 27% feel lonely and isolated — especially those running online businesses
💰 39% worry about money — making financial stress a top concern
Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration (2024), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via Commerce Institute (2025), LendingTree Analysis (2025), Founder Reports Mental Health Research (2025)
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