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I was burning out as a founder. My summer interns changed everything about the way I work.
Startup founder Bryan Reed initially felt burnout while working on his trading app, Freeport Markets. His situation changed after hiring three college-aged summer interns for marketing; spending time with them on personal activities boosted their bonding, productivity, and overall work approach.
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