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Saket Sambhav
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Rejected by Sharks ๐ฆ, Bought by Amazon! ๐ฅ Lessons from Ring's Founder Journey. Remember Jamie Siminoff pitching his video doorbell idea (then called Doorbot) on Shark Tank? He faced tough questions and ultimately walked away with NO deal from the main Sharks! ๐คฏ Many might have seen that as a dead end. But his story is a powerful masterclass in resilience for every founder: โ Rejection Isn't Fatal: Getting a 'No' from investors, even high-profile ones, doesn't automatically mean your idea is bad or doomed. They can miss the mark! ๐ค โ Vision & Belief: Siminoff clearly had an unwavering belief in the problem he was solving (home security, convenience) and the potential of his solution. ๐ช โ Persistence is Key: He didn't quit after the rejection. He rebranded to Ring, kept iterating, raised funds elsewhere, and leveraged the exposure the show gave him. ๐ Massive Validation: The ultimate outcome? Ring was acquired by Amazon for over $1 Billion! ๐ฐ Proving the initial doubters wrong! Key Takeaways for Us in the Trenches: โจ Trust your conviction if you deeply believe you're solving a real customer pain point. ๐ View investor rejection as data or opinion, not a definitive verdict on your potential. ๐ช Understand that resilience and relentless persistence are often the biggest differentiators. Such an inspiring reminder that a 'No' today doesn't define your tomorrow if you keep building with purpose! What's your biggest lesson from stories like Ring's? How do you handle rejection on your journey? ๐
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