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W25 rejection after 5 drafts and 6 weeks — even strong founder referrals did not save it

yc_w25_5drafts·May 30, 2026·18 points

Founder (Smart Home Startup)·Resume Screen·2026

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just got rejected by 14 vcs in 2 weeks need to

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