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From believing we got the first break we’ve had in years of struggle to being crushed. Will it stop us from keeping going? It shouldn’t but it might be enough
by depressedfounda 8y ago
From believing we got the first break we’ve had in years of struggle to being crushed.
Will it stop us from keeping going? It shouldn’t but it might be enough of a blow to slow us down and depress our chances.
I already told people. I scheduled PTO at work to focus. I was on cloud nine and now in the deep dumps.
- snowmaker 8y agoI'm so sorry for the completely unnecessary emotional rollercoaster we sent you on. There's really no excuse. Having said that, there's no reason why this should keep you from working on your company. I hope you'll decide to give it a shot anyway.
- depressedfounda 8y agoWe’re not even considering giving up but I worry it will damage our morale which just went from high, to sky high, to the dark pits. Thanks.
- ModernMech 8y ago> I worry it will damage our morale which just went from high, to sky high, to the dark pits. That's just daily life at a startup. You're getting the full authentic experience. This ain't no Disney World ride. It's going to suck and it's going to suck most of the time. Okay actually maybe this is like a Disney World ride.
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- samknight 8y agoJarred, perhaps this can be a small help. I organised a group of startup school 2017 alumni in London to do the course together, so we have a large number of ‘advisor track’ graduates from last year in our community. Been in contact to explain the problems you guys are having, a number of them have said they can do weekly office hours style sessions. For us, the structure of checking in and having a group that you’re accountable to is a huge part of the value in having an advisor. Perhaps this ‘advisor lite’ option can help and offer these founders support at a time when they need it?
- mars_b 8y agoGreat idea! Thank you. I'm in London and really hope YC could offer this option.