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▶ 56:10 · Life Sciences & Drug Development · Next decade may see ChatGPT-style breakthroughs in biology where venture investing has historically struggled
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The Hardest Working Startup in America | Nico Laqua, Co-founder & CEO @ Corgi

2026-05-30 · 3 company · 3 thematic
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nico laqua

Co-founder and CEO of Corgi Insurance, a $2.5B valuation insurtech startup. Known for intense 7-day workweek culture, living in the office, and raising $1.3B from TCV. Previously Y Combinator backed.

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This startup spends $400k/month on Anthropic

Why we work 7 days a week

The Most Intense Workplace Culture in America

The Founder that lives in the office

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