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The Startup Madness

The Startup Madness

Escaping the cult of overwork before it ruins your life

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Leandro Santoro
May 19, 2025
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For over two decades, I’ve watched the internet startup world evolve. The tech changed. The platforms changed. The funding trends shifted. But one thing hasn’t changed at all: the culture of sacrifice. That same toxic mindset that tells you that unless you’re suffering, you’re not doing it right. That success only comes to those who are willing to bleed…

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