The $361 Billion “No”

The emotional impact of rejection on startup founders, specifically focusing on the experience of hearing "no" from potential investors.

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The emotional impact of rejection on startup founders, specifically focusing on the experience of hearing "no" from potential investors. It addresses the psychological challenges founders face when navigating the fundraising landscape.

Transcript

around. We were in deep trouble, and decided the only way out was to try and sell ourselves, and Blockbuster at that time was the one to try. But, in this case, when we flew up to Dallas to chat with them, we got a very different reaction. They laughed at us. And that strengthened our resolve that really the only way out was through.

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