I know Thanksgiving is a month away still, but I already know one thing I’m hugely thankful for.
Rejection!
Most people have been told not to give up after one ‘no,’ but how about hundreds?
I was rejected by about 500 investors raising for Conscience.
I even wrote about it in a post here: https://lnkd.in/dzyq9hGc
The subject seems ubiquitous across every industry, so I figured a 2nd post was in order.
If you’re looking for answers on how to appropriately frame rejection, here are my suggestions:
1. Rejection hurts. There’s no way around it. Absorb the hit and move on.
2. Don’t take it personally. Rejection is just business; it’s not a reflection of your humanity.
3. Candidly listen to why you were rejected, learn from the experience, and grow.
So, what happened to me after I was rejected by 500 people?
Well, I was accepted by 60 other investors.
That’s a batting average (baseball fans) of around .107.
So, nobody playing in the World Series tonight will boast of such a number, but…
Tuns out, those early rejections taught me a ton on how to pitch investors and be a better investor.
As a result, my business has grown to an amazing place, where I work with brilliant people and learn about something inspiring and innovative every day.
We’re proud pioneers at the intersection of breakthrough science and emerging consumer need.
Thank you rejection! We could have never gotten there without you 😉
