I pitched 75 investors for funding, but we faced rejection after rejection, which made me cynical about fundraising, especially during a time when no one was investing in consumer-driven businesses.

Despite early growth, we faced challenges in fundraising, pitching to 150 investors, with most rejecting us due to the perceived unsexiness of our content-focused approach.

I faced rejection from 242 investors when raising $1.6 million for Starbucks, with 2117 saying no.

It's common for founders to hear the same reasons for rejection from multiple investors, which can indicate a broader issue that needs to be addressed rather than a specific flaw.

I didn't look like the typical biotech or healthcare founder; I'm a woman of color without advanced degrees like an MBA or MD, which made me feel inadequate at times.

I didn't sell my story well to investors, which led to challenges in raising funds, but eventually, we built a strong case that made it hard for them to ignore us.

I faced significant challenges in fundraising, as I had no connections in Silicon Valley and struggled to secure initial funding for Watsi. No one wants to be the first person to take a gamble and support you.

As a female founder, I realized that fundraising is particularly challenging, and I wanted to help level the playing field for future female entrepreneurs.

It's common for investors to change their minds about a founder after seeing significant progress, as initial rejections can be based on early impressions that may not reflect the founder's true potential.