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Saket Sambhav

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ADJUVA LEGAL® • 21d

Rejected by 100 VCs, Almost Died, Then a $14.5 BILLION IPO. Chime's Story is a Masterclass in Resilience! 🔥 For any founder who's ever faced rejection, I just saw a TechCrunch headline that puts it all in perspective: Fintech giant Chime was reportedly turned down by 100 VCs and almost died in 2016. Today, it's a multi-billion-dollar public company. Let that sink in. 100 "No's"! This story is a powerful lesson for every dreamer, builder, and entrepreneur: 🚫 Rejection Isn't a Verdict, It's an Opinion: 100 VCs said no. But the market ultimately said YES. This is proof that investors can be wrong. They might not see the vision or understand the market you're serving. 💪 Founder Conviction is Your Superpower: The Chime team must have had an almost unbreakable belief in the problem they were solving for everyday people. When the "experts" don't get it, your conviction is what carries you through the darkness. ❤️ Serve Your Customers, Not Just Investors: Chime won by focusing relentlessly on providing value to a customer base that traditional banks often overlooked. When you solve a REAL PAIN point for real people, you build a foundation that no amount of VC rejection can shake. 💀 Near-Death Experiences Build Champions: The fact that they "almost died" isn't a sign of failure; it's a mark of a true startup journey. Pushing through those moments is what separates enduring companies from forgotten ideas. This is one of the most inspiring startup stories out there. It shows the power of perseverance, deep customer understanding, and believing in your mission when the world tells you you're wrong. What's a rejection you've faced that only made you more determined? Let's share our stories of resilience.

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