Rejection is a common experience in startups; even famous companies faced significant rejection early on.

I faced rejection from investors at least 50 times while fundraising, and it was tough to determine if my challenges were due to being a brown woman without a higher degree or simply lacking progress.

In this world, many people face rejection more than 30 times, but the key is to never give up and to keep fighting like Forrest Gump.

Don't let rejection hold you back; persistence is essential in the startup journey, as you'll face many rejections along the way.

Accept rejection with grace; startups are a marathon, and the same people you may not work with now, you might work with in the future.

Don't let the fear of rejection or past failures prevent you from applying to Y Combinator; applying multiple times can actually be a positive factor in your favor.

The most rejections a startup has faced before being accepted into YC is six, and many successful startups, like Dropbox, have been rejected at least once.

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.

I faced significant challenges during my first company, including being fired, which taught me the harsh realities of entrepreneurship.