The article discusses the challenge startup founders face in gaining funding when they lack elite degrees and impressive resumes. It highlights that traditional funding routes often favor well-connected individuals from prestigious backgrounds. However, a growing number of founders are achieving success through persistence and credibility; they focus on building real products, gaining traction, and proving their worth without waiting for recognition. By creating their own opportunities and consistently engaging with their communities, these underdogs can forge their paths in the startup landscape.
With the right connections, a polished pitch, and well-known credentials, it's often easier to get noticed, not because the effort is less, but because opportunities come more quickly.
This isn't a 'fake it till you make it' story. It's about doing more with less and turning that into an advantage.
Instead of waiting for invites, show up in inboxes, Slack groups, forums, and industry communities - grabbing any opportunity to build the network and put your name out there.
Progress comes from consistency - showing up regularly, providing value, and communicating the product's impact.
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