“The government’s all-out war on any kind of program that supports women or minorities is very deeply felt, with founders losing customers and funding, and facing increased reputational risk,” Feinzaig wrote on Substack. “And for many of these founders—especially immigrants and LGBTQ—all of this has resulted in fear, stress, and poor mental health.”
Despite all of the uncertainty, particularly related to the economy, Feinzaig notes that the founders she interviewed remain optimistic about achieving their goals.
“These founders aren’t naive about today’s challenges. They’re pragmatic, clear-eyed, and relentlessly focused,” she writes. “They refuse to give up.”
