Founders' Psyche | Ashish Kulkarni | Substack

The intersection of psychology, ambition, and creation. It’s not about how to build a startup - it’s about what building a startup does to you.

By Ashish Kulkarni

The Quiet Defiance of Choosing Slow

What it costs - psychologically, to watch everyone else move faster while trusting your own pace.

Practical Guide

The Founder's Guide to Empathy: How to Deeply Understand Your Customers

Want to build something customers can’t live without? Start by stepping into their shoes.

Feb 18, 2025

Research Study

Couple Founders: The Double-Edged Sword of Love in Business

Exploring the Pros, Cons, and Regional Attitudes Towards Couple Founders in Startups

Aug 13, 2025

Regional Startup Ecosystems Study - Founder Traits, Trends & Insights

A Comparative Study Across 5 Hubs with Plug And Play Tech Center

Apr 9, 2025

The Psychology Behind Startup Success: Insights from 26,000 Founders

Uncover how the right mix of personalities can lead to a thriving business

Feb 25, 2025

The Founder Debate: Solo vs. Team – What VCs Think

Solo vs. Team: What really makes VCs invest?

Dec 10, 2024