The Worst Part of YC

The post discusses the emotional toll of rejecting startup applications at Y Combinator (YC), emphasizing the difficulty of saying no to promising companies. It reflects on the challenges of startup funding and encourages founders to persevere despite rejection, highlighting the potential for growth and improvement over time. The author expresses hope for a future where more startups can be supported.

Published 2014-04-16 2 min read 261 words 2 topics

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We are going to send out YC summer 2014 interview decisions (both yes and no) before 10 pm PDT tonight. The worst part of our job at YC is rejecting companies. It leaves me feeling down for many days after our applicatio

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