The Founder Initiative

(YC W21) Indian Startup Denied 3x by YC, Accepted 4th; Sarthak Goel, Founder of Invoid


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OVERVIEW
Sarthak Goel, Founder of Invoid, shares how he turned 3 YC rejections into an eventual acceptance — and how traction, clarity, and calm confidence played a role. This episode is packed with actionable insights for any founder navigating product-market fit and pitching under pressure.
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03:30 - Crafting a clearer problem statement
08:00 - Why being relaxed in the YC interview worked
14:34 - From 0 to exponential growth — the inflection point
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