A public leaderboard celebrating founders who have been rejected by Y Combinator. Rejection is part of the journey. This board highlights persistence and resilience.
| Rank | Founder | Rejections | Grit Level? Calculated from rejections × years persisting × comeback strength. Higher scores show exceptional resilience. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 8× | 96 | ||
| #2 | 6× | 93 | ||
| #3 | 6× | 92 | ||
| #4 | 5× | 88 | ||
| #5 | 5× | 87 | ||
| #6 | 4× | 85 | ||
| #7 | 4× | 83 | ||
| #8 | 3× | 80 | ||
| #9 | 3× | 78 | ||
| #10 | 3× | 76 |