Puneet Manuja and Richa, founders of the mental health platform YourDOST, recently shared their journey of managing the challenges of being both parents and entrepreneurs. In a LinkedIn post, Puneet described the experience of balancing their newborn, Rudra, with the startup as one of their “most challenging situations.” He admitted that while they had idealistic views before becoming parents, the reality was far more overwhelming than anticipated.
The couple’s complementary skills made working together successful, but raising a newborn while managing a growing business took a toll, with sleepless nights, guilt, and self-doubt creeping in. Despite the overwhelming nature of the situation, Puneet and Richa found the experience to be one of continuous learning.
They shared that bringing their son to work was a key turning point, following advice from a friend who had managed the same while scaling his own business. This move has helped them integrate their professional and personal lives more effectively.
Puneet also reflected on the emotional challenges of balancing parenthood with professional growth, encouraging other working parents to embrace their struggles. He emphasized that it’s okay to face difficulties and that no one is alone in the journey.
The post included a lighthearted yet heartfelt message from Richa, who shared that Rudra had joined them in the office and invited the team to let them know if he caused any disturbances. This open communication further highlighted the couple’s commitment to making both work and parenthood a collaborative experience.
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