I'm not going to comment on the actual article, which IMO is a frank stream-of-consciousness blog rather than an analysis. But here are 2 things to keep in min

I'm not going to comment on the actual article, which IMO is a frank stream-of-consciousness blog rather than an analysis. But here are 2 things to keep in mind: 1) Founders, and some engineers, join a startup for the vision or adventure. But most other staff, especially salespersons and executives, are there for reliable cash. Not "on-the-come" or "we'll see where this goes." I've interviewed salesmen for a startup, and the first question they ask is, "What's the base salary?" And it better be risk-free and close to $100k in SF, regardless of the commission. Or they'll just think, "Time to call my buddy at FAANG or Oracle" and walk out. 2) If you haven't had a child, then you don't know what the dramatic physical, mental and social impacts are. The author described mostly the physical side of having a child, but not the other 2 factors. Post-partum depression can have long-lasting effects far beyond the act of giving birth - my partner behaved literally like a stranger for 18 months. What you see on TV is definitely not reality.