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Airbnb, now worth ~$100 billion, was rejected by 7 investors in 2007. Not because it was a bad idea, but because VCs reject 99% of startups. Lesson: If ALL your plans depend on VC funding rather than customer funding, you are already fighting 99% f

Startup Survival Story - 1 Airbnb: Turning Rejection into Opportunity When Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk founded Airbnb, they struggled to find investors. They were rejected by more than 20 venture capitalists. To survive, they s

Story of Airbnb: From Air Mattresses to a Global Hospitality Empire In 2007, roommates Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia couldn’t afford rent in San Francisco. With a design conference in town and hotels fully booked, they rented out air mattresses in the

🚀 HR Tech’s $170B Problem? We’re Fixing It. CruX HR is raising $1.5M Pre-Seed to build the all-in-one HR OS for SMEs drowning in fragmented tools. No traction yet – just a founder who’s lived the pain and a market begging for change. Investors rea

Failure isn’t the end—it’s a stepping stone. Here’s how 5 founders turned setbacks into success. 1.Sara Blakely (Spanx): Failed as a lawyer, turned door-to-door rejection into a billion-dollar idea. 2.Elon Musk (Tesla/SpaceX): Nearly lost Tesla

Yahoo's $2.36 trillion mistake: 1998: Google wanted to be acquired by Yahoo, so Google offered to Yahoo for $1 million, but Yahoo refused. 2002: Yahoo realized its mistake and offered to acquire Google for $3 billion, but Google demanded $5 billion

Discover how VC investment reshapes a company's valuation in our latest video, "VC Investment: Beyond Just Cash!" It's not just about the numbers; it's about transforming potential into promise. Learn how venture capitalists validate visions, attract

Discover how VC investment reshapes a company's valuation in our latest video, "VC Investment: Beyond Just Cash!" It's not just about the numbers; it's about transforming potential into promise. Learn how venture capitalists validate visions, attract

Rejected by a VC? Good. Here’s Why. Every “no” from a VC isn’t the end—it’s redirection. The best founders use rejection as fuel. Here’s how: Ask for Feedback – A “no” with insight is a hidden win. Refine Your Pitch – It’s not just your idea, it’s