Why We Rejected A Top-Tier Accelerator

6 is the number of times we applied to a top-tier startup accelerator.

5 times, we faced rejection.

1 golden ticket was offered to us.

Yet, 0 times did we walk through that door.

If you're wondering:

Why did we apply in the first place?

• Herd mentality. Everyone was doing it, so we thought we'd do the same.
• Out of ignorance. We believed it was the key to unlocking millions in investments.

And why did we ultimately refuse?

• We woke up to the reality that the Unicorn dream is a myth.
• By embracing the Zebra path, we took control of our own destiny.

That was the best decision we ever made.

Takeaways?

• Don't follow the crowds.
• Accelerators ≠ guaranteed investments.
• For many, startup accelerators are a waste of time.