At just 17, Aaryan Singh Kushwah is proving that success isn’t always tied to a college acceptance letter. Recently, the teen entrepreneur shared a post on social media that balanced both disappointment and triumph. Despite being rejected by Stanford University, Aaryan celebrated major milestones for his startups, 9Onine and SapienIQ. He proudly announced reaching 220,000 users, hitting 2 million impressions in a single day, and securing a $10,000 emergent grant.
“Bittersweet day—rejected from Stanford, but reached 220K users, 2 million impressions, and a $10K grant. Tough loss, but I’ll bounce back stronger. Grateful for the opportunity to apply and for the lessons learned,” he wrote.
His post resonated with many, with comments pouring in offering encouragement. One user said, “Crazy! Keep pushing forward, God’s got a plan for you.” Others praised his focus on the positive, suggesting that rejection could lead to even greater opportunities. Some encouraged him to consider alternative paths, like Y Combinator or the Thiel Fellowship, which could be more impactful than Stanford.
Though rejected by a prestigious institution, Aaryan’s accomplishments highlight resilience and determination. Many fans are excited to see where his entrepreneurial journey takes him next and encouraged him to apply again next year.
