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Samanth Shetty
Building Nestsureย โขย 2m
Not Every Founder Is Chasing VC Money. Some of Us Are Chasing Clarity. ๐ง ๐ก Lately, Iโve come across many replies or comments or even advise in Medial saying : Donโt run behind VCs Real founders donโt chase money, they chase value. I'll fund you, explain your idea in layman terms etc..... And honestly, I get the sentiment. The startup ecosystem does romanticize the idea of raising capital, often forgetting that itโs just fuel โ not the engine. But I want to be very clear about why I apply to startup cohorts, accelerators, and VC programs โ and itโs not just for a cheque or money. For me, applying to these platforms is about seeking clarity, feedback, validation, and growth. At the early stage, your startup is more like wet clay. You know the direction, you know the problem, but the shape? The sharpness? The market fit? That still needs sculpting. And feedback from sharp, experienced minds โ especially those who have seen hundreds of ventures โ can do wonders in that shaping process. So no, Iโm not chasing VCs. Iโm not blindly pitching in every inbox for valuation hype. Iโm chasing real conversations. I'm chasing the right kind of push. I'm chasing a better version of my idea โ one that actually survives the real world and serves real people. If I learn something valuable from one rejection email or a 10-minute pitch conversation โ to me, that's already a win. ( I have actually learnt alot too ) I truly believe that if youโre building something with heart, integrity, and a deep understanding of the problem โ then the right support will find its way to you. Until then, stay curious, stay coachable, and never be afraid to seek feedback. Let them say what they want. You know your intent. You know your journey. Build it your way. ๐ ๏ธ๐ So guys lemme know if this rephrasing is good / should it be natural and better with my own words and sentences. *This doesn't rule over community guidelines, but i would like to say this post was rephrased by ChatGPT*
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