A 29 year old left investment banking at Wells Fargo in 2021 after burnout from 60‑100 hour weeks. He briefly tried content creation before cofounding Yorby AI, a social media automation platform that has raised $125,000 and attracted 35,000 users.
Ex‑Banker Trades Wall Street for AI Startup
The man says his work hours as a founder mirror banking, but feel different because he is building something he believes in. He admits tradeoffs remain, with no real PTO and constant anxiety about growth. His story highlights the pressures of both banking and startups, showing that high‑burnout careers demand resilience and personal clarity.
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