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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.
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.
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.