European startup founders are working longer hours than you might think

Get the Full StoryDespite recent claims that European startups aren t working hard enough, new research shows the continent s founders are putting in serious shifts to turn their ideas into successful businesses. A survey of 128 founders by early-stage VC firm Antler found that three-quarters of them work more than 60 hours weekly, with 19 exceeding 80 hours. German founders emerged as Europe s hardest workers, with 94 working more than 60 hours weekly and 38 exceeding 80 hours. Daria Stepanova, co-founder of German startup AIRMO, said she s sacrificed time, stability, and relationships to grow her company. However, she sees a certain level of obsession This story continues at The Next Web

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