Startups demand constant decision-making, pressure-filled pivots, and bring big emotional swings. It’s no wonder anxiety shows up at every stage. But what if it didn’t have to be a liability?
At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, clinical psychologist, author, and Harvard Medical School professor, will lead a refreshingly honest roundtable session that challenges how founders think about fear and pressure. His roundtable, “Thriving with Anxiety: How Startup Founders Can Turn Fear, Pressure, and Self-Doubt into Their Greatest Advantage.”.
This session isn’t about “overcoming” anxiety. It’s about using it as a strategic advantage.
Transform tension into clarity and action
As founder of the Center for Anxiety and a nationally recognized mental health expert, Rosmarin has worked with executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performance teams across industries. In this session, he’ll guide attendees through a stigma-free, deeply practical conversation on how to turn anxiety into fuel, not friction.
Expect takeaways on:
How to channel pressure into sharper decision-making
Building emotional resilience to avoid founder burnout
Leading authentically through moments of uncertainty
Why anxiety may be one of the most underutilized startup tools
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