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utkarsh kothari
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A few weeks ago, I applied for the Y Combinator Summer Fellowship. I was late to the game — but I still decided to give it a shot. Two days ago, I received the email. It was a rejection. For a moment, it stung. I had imagined what a ‘yes’ could unlock — validation, mentorship, momentum. But once that passed, I sat down and asked myself: what did I really take from this? Here’s what I learned: Execution > ideas Users > investors Do your market research Don’t wait for perfect A co-founder isn’t optional, it’s essential Truth is, this rejection gave me more clarity than most wins have. I’m still building. Still learning. And that hasn’t changed one bit. If you’ve faced rejection recently, you’re not alone — and you're probably closer than you think. #startups #founderjourney #ycombinator #entrepreneurship #earlystagefounder
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