Above: A survey of 200 CEOs found many worry about failure, feeling unqualified, or hiring the wrong people. Norwest Venture Partners interviewed a bunch of private company CEOs and founders, getting a glimpse into their worries, which include fear of failure, feeling unqualified, and hiring the wrong people. The multi-stage investment firm, which manages $7.5 billion in capital and has invested in 600 companies, released its 2018 CEO Journey study today. It found that most CEOs and founders are prioritizing health and personal development in order to find a work/life balance.