Tracy comes off as what Paul Graham defines as "formidable" [0] and so it is no surprise that the essay underlines just how difficult it was on both personal and professional level to startup but PlanGrid overcame it all anyway.
But...
> I remember on so many occasions; I would turn the corner in our house to find one of my co-founders, who are all tall, strong men, sobbing in a corner, mourning our best friend.
I can't help but find this line ironic given the talk is from Future Founders Conference for Women.