yc fall '26 requestStartup Ideas
#RI-6a6b11ac·7 months ago·
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“Pursue AI education startup”
What Actually Happened
I invested in AI education startup without validating market demand
What I wish I knew
"Validate market demand before investing"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't invest in unproven startup ideas"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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