"Are all startups like this?" Small startups are gangs of young people trying to do something. They vary as much as the social nuance among groups of friends

"Are all startups like this?" Small startups are gangs of young people trying to do something. They vary as much as the social nuance among groups of friends at University. Although the statement is unprofessional, it's mild on the scale of 'things that go on'. Founders and employees are under an incredible amount of pressure - 'early employees' are not just 'employees' - there's a sense of commitment beyond that, and usually people have a lot of identity derived from their endeavour as well, so it's 'human' that someone might take it all personally. Bill Gates used to scream and yell at his team regularly, and there are a ton of stories about the 'old Jobs'. I'm not validating their behaviour, rather, just pointing out that it's all a little spurious.