The Social Radars

Steve Huffman, Co-Founder & CEO of Reddit

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Apr 21, 2023
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YC Rejection

  • Steve Huffman, Reddit CEO, was initially rejected by Y Combinator for his "cell phone food" idea.
  • Paul Graham encouraged Huffman to apply with a different idea, eventually leading to Reddit's creation.
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Second Chance

  • After being rejected, Huffman and co-founder Alexis Ohanian got a second chance with Y Combinator after sending a thank-you note.
  • This led to a pivotal conversation about a "better version" of Delicious Popular, inspiring Reddit's concept.
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Steve Jobs Wannabe

  • Huffman and Ohanian declined to work with another founder who wanted to be "Steve Jobs."
  • They ultimately rejoined Y Combinator with the Delicious Popular-inspired idea, solidifying Reddit's path.
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