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.

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.

Rejections and setbacks can serve as 'jet fuel' for motivation, pushing founders to improve and try again until they achieve success.

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.

Everyone you respect in the startup world has dealt with significant setbacks, so remember that you're not alone in facing these challenges.

Founders often mistakenly believe that the reasons investors provide for rejection are the actual problems with their startup, rather than considering other potential issues.

Founders should not take rejection from venture capitalists personally; it's often a matter of business viability rather than personal merit.

Many founders mistakenly think that after a successful launch, their journey will be smooth sailing, but the reality is that setbacks are a constant in the startup world.