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The product we're launching is pretty easily monetized, money isn't really the issue for us. Professional resources and experience was the main reason we chose to apply. We can reach ramen profitability with the first 5-7 clients. The main reason for applying to YC was the awesome amount of exposure the startups get, both to press and to VC's. I contemplated long before submitting the application, and giving up a small share of the company for a kickstart seemed reasonable, not to mention having access to office hours. Best of luck to everyone.
As our demo wasn't even accessed, we aren't going to pivot. I imagine we were declined because we didn't do a good enjoy job differentiating ourselves from an early YC graduate startup who claims to be doing something similar to us. To me, since the apps are judged mainly by people and not product, being declined is not a good enough reason to pivot.
We are just getting started, and not in it for the fame, but doesn't make it hurt any less. Hard busting your ass 9-5 and coming home to do more while your kids wonder why you can't play outside. Damn this biz is rough
I applied and got rejected. But, I have also gotten accepted to StartupChile but would prefer to be in the valley. Getting into YC is like winning the best of the best. Many come, but few are chosen.
Not pulling the plug here, in fact we will continue to work on the same project. If we apply again, we will submit the same project. This time with at least a demo or a beta.
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No way! Their looking for certain things, this shouldn't stop anybody. Just keep building you guys, getting rejected from Y Combinator means nothing except that you won't be in Y Combinator. That's it.