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I kinda wonder, if you believe what's missing in your platform is a single feature that can be implemented in 2 days, do you really think YC wouldnt realize tha
by dannykwells 7y ago
I kinda wonder, if you believe what's missing in your platform is a single feature that can be implemented in 2 days, do you really think YC wouldnt realize that too?
So this is likely not the reason for the rejection.
I would have even more worries about these founders after this stunt because it shows a lack of self awareness and strategic insight.
I'm in no way affiliated but Id guess YC is looking for foundational advantages and paradigm changing ideas in their companies. You can't pivot to those in 2 days.
- strken 7y agoOn the flip side, adding a new feature might demonstrate existing strengths of their product, and help validate the idea to an external observer. VCs aren't infallible judges, otherwise they'd put all their money into Facebook and Amazon and none into Juicero and Theranos.
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- adrianmsmith 7y agoI think it's not about the technical implementation of the payment feature (as you say, that's not that hard), it's about if anyone would use it (i.e. if anyone would pay). Before they implemented the feature it was unclear if anyone would pay, after they implemented the feature it was clear that at least some people would pay.
- yellowarchangel 7y agoI feel like you're assuming way too much when the only evidence we have to base YC's rejection is by their rejection email. They clearly wanted MRR and company that moves fast, and the OP clearly showed that both are possible in a measly 48 hours. Also YC even asked to meet them before the next round, so it might have intrigued them.