OpenAI Grove Program Applicants Report No Response or Confirmation
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heywoods
Hard to chew. Probably not worth the jaw work.
Summary
A Hacker News user shares their experience applying to OpenAI's Grove program for early-stage founders, expressing disappointment that they never received any confirmation or rejection notification after applying. The user describes the program as ambiguous in its selection criteria and criticizes the lack of communication as unprofessional.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI never had high hopes of getting accepted, but never receiving confirmation of my application submission nor an email notifying me I wasn't accepted came across as inconsiderate and unprofessional.
I'm disappointed but not entirely surprised given the program felt both ambiguous (about what they were looking for) and very wide net being cast.
founders at the very earliest stages—whether you're pre-idea, just starting out, or preparing
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