interviewing & getting rejected by YC

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

Пікірлер: 33

  • @joyfullencounters
    @joyfullencounters13 күн бұрын

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

  • @skysmith9412

    @skysmith9412

    13 күн бұрын

    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

    12 күн бұрын

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

  • @mallorielogam9039
    @mallorielogam9039Күн бұрын

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

  • @paulina5247
    @paulina524712 күн бұрын

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

  • @olivierkreitner1587
    @olivierkreitner158712 күн бұрын

    keep the faith joy !!

  • @JamesAo1127
    @JamesAo112711 күн бұрын

    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

  • @joyfullencounters

    @joyfullencounters

    11 күн бұрын

    Thank youu james :”) this means a lot!!

  • @mizzKist
    @mizzKist13 күн бұрын

    Rooting for you !!!

  • @niyazkhan1999
    @niyazkhan199912 күн бұрын

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

  • @Browniesssss
    @Browniesssss13 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @joyfullencounters

    @joyfullencounters

    12 күн бұрын

    thank youu :") yes i believe it is a learning experience!!

  • @jvboid
    @jvboid12 күн бұрын

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

  • @qinpra
    @qinpra13 күн бұрын

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

  • @AA-cm3pd
    @AA-cm3pd13 күн бұрын

    Thank you for being vulnerable with us

  • @rushabh6372
    @rushabh637212 күн бұрын

    Keep it up.. 💪🏻💯

  • @abhishekagarwal5926
    @abhishekagarwal592612 күн бұрын

    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
    @yunyang626712 күн бұрын

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

  • @DGBG24
    @DGBG2412 күн бұрын

    Same here 😅 keep going dear

  • @dragazo_
    @dragazo_13 күн бұрын

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

  • @MorchSevonth
    @MorchSevonth13 күн бұрын

    Proud of you!

  • @joyfullencounters

    @joyfullencounters

    13 күн бұрын

    🥺

  • @makrakhimova
    @makrakhimova10 күн бұрын

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

  • @Momo_21424
    @Momo_2142413 күн бұрын

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

  • @I46718
    @I467189 күн бұрын

    Tell us about ur startup

  • @alyaal-harrasi244
    @alyaal-harrasi24413 күн бұрын

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

  • 13 күн бұрын

    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
    @amitshridhar13 күн бұрын

    ✨✨✨

  • @amitshridhar
    @amitshridhar13 күн бұрын

    50 Cent - Piggy Bank

  • @doyounkimmun
    @doyounkimmun13 күн бұрын

    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

    12 күн бұрын

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

  • @amitshridhar
    @amitshridhar13 күн бұрын

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  • @JANNARDHAN1997
    @JANNARDHAN199713 күн бұрын

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