Tag Archives: wellness

The New Food Chain: Investing in Food Startups

Are you really what you eat?  As people move out of the traditional healthcare delivery system in search of healthier lifestyles and a more holistic approach to interventions, food is becoming the new designer drug.  Food isn’t just about the … Continue reading

Highlights from our “Design a Healthy Startup” Event

Many you attended our event this past Saturday, “Design a Healthy Startup: Prevent Burnout” which was all about designing sustainable behaviors and company cultures for startup success. We heard from speakers who have experience in large corporations like Gopi Kallayil, … Continue reading

Why Working So Hard Might Be Doing Your Startup More Harm Than Good

It’s no secret that startups are unhealthy places to work. At 500 Startups we have observed all kinds of masochistic behaviors by founders and team members while they try to get their companies off the ground. Common pitfalls include: founder’s … Continue reading