[jw84]

I know this because no one reports it. Everyone moves on. To another idea, to another company. The better candidates work for a YC company.

Deal flows in Boston and NYC is better than Silicon Valley right now. Pay attention to OnStartup.com, JasonLBaptiste.com, and things Bijan Sabet is saying.

[jeromec]

Here is a thread about some YC-rejects that went on to either raise money, get acquired, or otherwise do well.

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1191566