An entrepreneur’s business case for work friends

Being an entrepreneur can be an isolating experience. But here’s why prioritizing friendship is so important for business leaders.

When I launched my business nearly two decades ago, I’d decamp to my local coffee shop every morning while the sky was pitch black and iron out any issues at my fledgling company. After working from nine until six at my day job, I went straight home to continue working on my startup. It wasn’t always easy to decline happy hour invitations, but I had a greater mission.