Networking Through Greatness
Great networking often stems from achieving something remarkable, drawing others to you naturally. Despite hard work and innovative ideas, rejection from VCs can stem from not fitting the typical profiles they favor. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by founders who don’t conform to the expected patterns of success in Silicon Valley.In this clip
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My First Million
I got rejected from YC (4x)…. now my side hustle is worth $1.16B
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What do Y Combinator people say about what they look for in founders?
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