YC folks describe the accelerator effect of getting into the program. I think that makes sense. People expect non-failure from an openly declared intention to start a company. Founders respond to the fear of failure by working hard.
Many of those rejected probably don't consider themselves startups, just working on side projects. No build-up of expectation.
I have every intention to continue if not accepted into the next YC round.
Many of those rejected probably don't consider themselves startups, just working on side projects. No build-up of expectation.
I have every intention to continue if not accepted into the next YC round.