Just curiously - how many video views did everybody get? We had 5 views for a total of ~4 minutes.
4 views, average of ~ 55 seconds
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#22It was our first time applying and we were rejected. Oh well, back to work!
If anyone here is a collector, check out http://CompleteSet.com and request an invite. If you like comics or toys, you'll love this.
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#23Just curiously - how many video views did everybody get? We had 5 views for a total of ~4 minutes.
1 view, 30 seconds. They didn't even get to the actual proposal.
The viewing happens "embedded" usually, which I think doesn't report view count or timing as accurately. (I've seen different behavior on what seem like the same configuration)
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#24Just curiously - how many video views did everybody get? We had 5 views for a total of ~4 minutes.
Don't put too much thought into this. We had ~1 view when I applied a year back and we got called in for interviews.
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#26Rejection by YC does not mean your idea/team/execution is not good. Just keep working on your startup, in the mean time you may want to try some other top programs like techstars, 5000startups, angelpad, etc
I think it's easy to forget that there was a time when accelerators did not exist. It's a great resource and experience for those accepted, but not being accepted does not necessarily equate to failure as you suggested.
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#27Earlier quoted context omitted.
1 view, 30 seconds. They didn't even get to the actual proposal.
The viewing happens "embedded" usually, which I think doesn't report view count or timing as accurately. (I've seen different behavior on what seem like the same configuration)
I was thinking that must have been the case. That or I didn't spit out what made it revolutionary quickly enough.
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#28Just curiously - how many video views did everybody get? We had 5 views for a total of ~4 minutes.
8 views total here. No idea how many minutes. 2 pr 3 might have been ourselves by accident.
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#29Just got it too for Swagmate ( http://swagmate.startupthreads.com ). Would love to find out about the other projects you all are working on!
Cool idea, I've always wanted some shirts from my favorite startups.
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#30We, Body Boss (http://bodybossfitness.com) didn't even have a product last time year, and we thought just having a good idea was enough for acceptance. In the past year, we've boostrapped like crazy, built a product, launched and acquired plenty of customers to validate our idea.
YC rejection for the 2nd year in a row has done little to dampen our spirits and ambition. Here's to another rejection that motivates us to succeed!
- Proud Rejectee