Startups regularly find themselves in high-pressure environments, navigating complex decisions and frequent, unexpected changes—all of which come with significant emotional volatility. Anxiety is, unsurprisingly, a common companion at every stage of a founder’s journey. But what if anxiety were reframed, not as a liability, but as an asset that can actually drive entrepreneurial success?
On July 15, at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, renowned clinical psychologist and Harvard Medical School professor Dr. David H. Rosmarin will address startup founders at TechCrunch All Stage 2025. His highly anticipated roundtable session, “Thriving with Anxiety: How Startup Founders Can Turn Fear, Pressure, and Self-Doubt into Their Greatest Advantage,” promises a fresh and practical approach for entrepreneurs looking to leverage anxiety as a strategic asset, rather than merely attempting to suppress it.
Widely recognized for his expertise in mental health, Dr. Rosmarin founded the Center for Anxiety and has counseled top executives and high-performing teams across diverse industries. During his session, he will lead a candid, stigma-free conversation aimed at empowering attendees with practical techniques for managing anxiety and turning it into actionable clarity and improved focus.
Participants will explore critical insights and skills such as:
– Channeling stress and pressure into sharper, more effective decision-making.
– Developing emotional resilience to sustainably navigate the demanding startup landscape.
– Leading authentically during uncertain and challenging situations.
– Understanding why anxiety might be the most undervalued resource in a founder’s toolkit.
Having been featured widely in outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, and TED.com, Rosmarin’s expertise has already impacted millions globally. He now aims to deliver tailored strategies directly to startup founders eager to transform tension into clarity and action.
This timely event offers startup founders and investors a unique opportunity to address the significant emotional challenges of entrepreneurship head-on. Those attending Rosmarin’s session will leave with actionable tools designed to convert anxiety from a hindrance into their strongest competitive advantage.
