After receiving a rejection from Y Combinator, the user expressed that the application process was valuable but could be enhanced by providing more detailed feedback on why they were not selected. This could help applicants understand their weaknesses and improve for future applications.
Today I received an email from Y Combinator about my startup application. We didn't get selected for an interview. Of course, it hurts a little, but surprisingly, I’m still excited. The YC application process itself was incredibly valuable. It forces you to think deeply about your startup — the problem you're solving, your product, your users, and why it matters. One line from their email really stood out: “Over 50% of the startups we accept are repeat applicants.” That changed my perspective immediately. So this isn’t the end of the journey. It’s just one step in it. Right now I’m focused on doing the only thing founders should do after rejection: Building. Improving. Learning. Growing. And when the next YC batch opens — I’ll apply again. For context, the startup I'm building is Yutthan, which is focused on solving a problem I’ve personally seen with thousands of tech graduates struggling to find real opportunities.