It needs a founder so motivated, they have to walk through fire.
High intensity and high risk are combinations human beings aren’t made for.
In these environments, i’ve observed founders are generally motivated by:
- Money / Power / Status / Fame, all external factors
- Mission, which is internal motivation
i maybe biased, and do point out if i’m missing on an angle or any datapoints.
But for now, i like working with mission-driven founders.
That means your ‘why’ is so strong, it will carry you through the hardest times.