You’re doing all you can to reach out to investors, showing up, pitching, and doing everything right, but you’re still getting no’s… or worse: crickets. 

Like many businesses, fundraising slows down in summer. 

Feeling in limbo is one of the worst feelings, and can be super discouraging. Investors are on vacation, inboxes are quiet, and momentum feels like it’s evaporated. 

Unfortunately, when investors leave you hanging, you start to question everything. 

One of the hardest truths about early-stage fundraising is this: rejection and being in limbo are part of the deal. 

It’s normal to feel like you’re putting in the work and not seeing results. 

But there are steps we can take to stay grounded when we’re not getting the feedback or traction we hoped for. 

So, how do we stay mentally sharp when progress feels invisible? 

In this episode, I’m sharing 8 ways to deal with rejection, silence, and the feeling of being stuck in fundraising limbo.

 

Topics Covered;

• Why not hearing back is more discouraging than a “no”

• How to mentally handle the summer slowdown 

• How to normalize rejection and slow responses 

• Why tracking pitch volume matters more than tracking outcomes

• What to do when rejection hits or you feel stalled

• The importance of finding your founder community

• Why celebrating micro-wins isn’t optional, it’s a mental health strategy

 

About Your Host

Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality! 

 

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