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James Bort

James Bort Public Member
Member Since: August 6, 2025
Assistant Professor DePaul University

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Why Startup Success Can Become Employee Stress

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Growth can bring unwanted side effects: leadership overload, employee burnout, more complicated systems and processes, and a change to the startup's culture.

Why Impulsive Founders Sometimes Win Big

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Entrepreneurs who "move fast and break things" thrive in high-uncertainty environments where the money flows freely -- but deliberation prevails when money is tight. 

Underdog Entrepreneurs Need More Than Capital to Grow

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Growth can help underdog entrepreneurs build wealth and create jobs—but it also increases stress, isolation, and burnout risk. Learn how ecosystem partners can help them grow without sacrificing resilience.