interviewing & getting rejected by YC

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
  • hello! a few weeks ago we got an interview with ycombinator but ultimately got rejected :") start up life is hard but often glorified -- so full of ups & downs. wanted to be as transparent as possible sharing my reflections. ultimately it isn't meant to be for now, but i believe one day it will be!!
    [chapters]
    00:00 intro
    00:35 what is ycombinator?
    01:18 applying to ycombinator in the past
    01:55 ycombinator interview structure
    02:14 preparing for the interview
    02:42 what went wrong
    03:28 dealing with the rejection
    04:33 moving forward
    05:04 reality of starting a company & being a creator
    06:06 why i want to talk about rejections
    07:07 my mindset regarding rejection
    07:30 our other mistakes
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    [about me]
    hello! i am a twenty-something living in nyc. i recently left my job as a software engineer to pursue my entrepreneurship dreams full-time. i love reflecting on my feelings and twenties, as well as oversharing on the internet. thank you for being here :)
    hang out with me on ig! @joyfullencounter
    [tags]
    entrepreneurship,ycombinator,building a startup,start up founder,rejection,dealing with rejection,ycomb start up

Komentáře • 33

  • @joyfullencounters
    @joyfullencounters  Před 13 dny +11

    Personal update: no longer sad & back to building. It was just really hard on the day/two. Thank youu for being here ❤

    • @skysmith9412
      @skysmith9412 Před 13 dny

      Thank you for being vulnerable. But more important , Thank You for being strong & keep getting up, everytime the world try to beat you down. That's mean a lot.
      God Bless U, always.
      Just curious, other than profit, why the start up will help to solve peoples problems???

    • @rouenyu
      @rouenyu Před 13 dny

      It's just part of the process. Keep it up.

  • @mallorielogam9039
    @mallorielogam9039 Před 2 dny

    Don't give up Joy!! you got this!! :)

  • @paulina5247
    @paulina5247 Před 13 dny

    You got this! Don't give up! Sending you my support and energy 🥰

  • @olivierkreitner1587
    @olivierkreitner1587 Před 13 dny

    keep the faith joy !!

  • @JamesAo1127
    @JamesAo1127 Před 11 dny

    You got this! There are always bumps along the way! But I feel like after we get through those bumps and hard feelings somehow things always seen to work themselves out! It's hard to loose when you always give it your best shot! Love to see you keep growing and can't wait to see you make it! haha been a sub since the 900s haha

  • @mizzKist
    @mizzKist Před 13 dny

    Rooting for you !!!

  • @niyazkhan1999
    @niyazkhan1999 Před 12 dny

    You are just becoming stronger don't give up I know you will succeed soon and become best version of your self

  • @Browniesssss
    @Browniesssss Před 13 dny

    Hey Joy, First off congratulations on getting an interview. While rejection may hurt, Utilize this as a learning experience. Things happen and as long as you learn from them you will always be moving forward. Keep your head up we believe in you!

  • @jvboid
    @jvboid Před 12 dny

    sorry u got rejected. i did too! we’ll get through this together and move forward successfully!!!

  • @qinpra
    @qinpra Před 13 dny

    3:14 that "for now" is the spirit 🎉

  • @AA-cm3pd
    @AA-cm3pd Před 13 dny +1

    Thank you for being vulnerable with us

  • @rushabh6372
    @rushabh6372 Před 12 dny

    Keep it up.. 💪🏻💯

  • @abhishekagarwal5926
    @abhishekagarwal5926 Před 13 dny

    thanks for this. would love to get more details on the interview. Where did it happen, who took the interview, kind of questions asked, etc. Thanks! From India.

  • @yunyang6267
    @yunyang6267 Před 12 dny

    have you mentioned what is your startup/product about in the video?

  • @DGBG24
    @DGBG24 Před 13 dny

    Same here 😅 keep going dear

  • @dragazo_
    @dragazo_ Před 13 dny

    You will bask in so much comfort. You are appreciated.

  • @MorchSevonth
    @MorchSevonth Před 13 dny +1

    Proud of you!

  • @makrakhimova
    @makrakhimova Před 10 dny

    have you quitted your job ? and how are you gonna to make living?

  • @Momo_21424
    @Momo_21424 Před 13 dny

    Love seeing being very optimistic and going through the hard struggle part. Hope better things come soon to you🤞

  • @I46718
    @I46718 Před 9 dny

    Tell us about ur startup

  • @alyaal-harrasi244
    @alyaal-harrasi244 Před 13 dny

    This is just the beginning as you said Joy! You are meant for great things :)

  •  Před 13 dny

    Congrats on getting an interview with YC! Lotta people don't even make it that far. The real validation though will come from happy users. Do you have any of those?

  • @amitshridhar
    @amitshridhar Před 13 dny

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  • @amitshridhar
    @amitshridhar Před 13 dny

    50 Cent - Piggy Bank

  • @doyounkimmun
    @doyounkimmun Před 13 dny

    Hi Joy! My name is Doyoun, I currently work at BBG and trying to transition into engineering, so I’m following your path. I was wondering if we could connect over coffee sometime! I would love a mentor and to help in any way I can in your entrepreneurial journey!

    • @joyfullencounters
      @joyfullencounters  Před 12 dny

      hello!! love to chat but i don't think i'd be the best mentor for bbg :-)) feel free to email

  • @amitshridhar
    @amitshridhar Před 13 dny

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  • @JANNARDHAN1997
    @JANNARDHAN1997 Před 13 dny

    soar towards your vivid dreams and one day you're gonna be wise women 🤍✌🏻