“I became a founder - then burnt out" | The Conversation | BBC Focus on Africa

Despite a start-up boom happening in Africa, a recent study showed that many of Africa’s start-up founders say their jobs have negatively impacted their mental well-being. 60% of founders reported experiencing anxiety, 58% high stress, 52% exhaustion, and 20% depression. Key stressors include fundraising, inflation and economic instability. Focus on Africa host Nkechi Ogbonna had a discussion with Jihan Abass, founder of Lami Insurance Technology - a Kenya-based fintech - and Mawano Kambeu, founder of Zambia-based digital company, Dot Com Zambia, to discuss burnout, mental health and navigating Africa’s complex start-up scene. 🎤 Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna 🎬 Producers: Carolyne Kiambo and Fana Weldye 🎬 Senior Producer: Priya Sippy 🎬 Technical Producer: Terry Chege 🎬 Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla #theconversation #burnout #mentalhealth Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/