[d3x]

I have been rejected 4 times and each time I learned things.

socialadmanager.com - 2x it was that my product lacked focus and the value it created was as obvious as I thought it was.

spotted.at - 1x I learned that even if I had been funded I would have failed because the product was simply not something that people would pay for.

i.crowdfunded.it - 1x I learned that I did not understand the customer / market etc... enough to complete the YC App.

The biggest lesson is that I (a single founder) have tunnel vision. If I had a co-founder it would have been easier to see all of these problems because I would have had another perspective.

I am applying this cycle and even though I won't get in I don't see it as a rejection. Instead I see it as a way to ask some of the smartest people around if they would/would not use my product and if I am articulating my value prop in a clear and concise manner.

The product I am applying with this cycle has paying users and is complete VS previous years where I just had working prototypes so the thing I am really looking forward to this time is hearing what they think of my product. I have stopped caring if I get in or not.

[nicholasjbs]

You have an awesome attitude, and, in my limited experience, the one required to eventually succeed. Keep at it, and I hope you find a cofounder someday!

[tnicola]

Repetitio est mater studiorum.