I founded a tech startup with a coworker and we received funding (accelerator). I solely wrote our MVP. I was fired (pushed out) and paid nothing. My gut told me to quit before funding. I’m having a really hard time letting it go.

go do it again - differently -Next problem ?

Reputable accelerators usually don't like shenanigans such as these so there must have been some underlying conflict you're not telling us about. Maybe dwell over that a bit and next time find a cofounder with better chemistry or go it alone!

Some things to think about:

1) The odds of startups succeeding are heavily stacked against them. Just because this company has made it into an accelerator (they're a dime a dozen nowadays) just means they've made it over one small hurdle in a journey that will involve much larger ones. So chances are highly in your favor that this wasn't your Snapchat moment.

2) You were able to develop an MVP that others thought were interesting. My guess is you're young and you're smart. You've got other ideas in you, just don't let this one consume you or you're not going to see what's next.

3) Call them up, let them know that was a shitty thing to do, and then wish them well. Get it off your chest and then move on. You'll feel better about yourself, and they'll feel like shit (momentarily).

4) It's business. People do stupid stuff when they smell money. You're better than that and that will ultimately make you a better leader who will attract better people. Keep moving forward. Sulking is never a good look.