Great article, well written! I am just starting up my company, it already feels a lot scarier that when I was an employee. I connect a lot with the loneliness part. It feels that no one understand you anymore. Everyone think you are probably going to fail anyways and not interested in supporting you. But I am aware that almost all founders went through this path before. No one believed in them and one day, he/she is everyone's favorite and often seek advice from the founder. I just hope entrepreneurs will be more recognized, not only when they succeed but when they start. The beginning is where we need support. I wish all the best to all founders here, you are the real heroes. The universe will reward us all one day. Keep pushing and working towards your goals.