“I’ll die anyway”: Work until you drop? This founder says yes

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Corgi, an AI insurance startup, has become a unicorn and then doubled its valuation again within weeks after two funding rounds. The article focuses on founder Nico Laqua’s extreme work habits and his belief that relentless grinding is necessary to win. It also discusses the broader startup culture that glorifies overwork and how this mindset shows up among young founders. The piece does not cover a product release, acquisition, or personnel change. It is relevant to the software market because it highlights a fast-growing InsurTech company that is still scaling aggressively.

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Amount None Total raised
Date May 1, 2024 Announcement date
Investors - Lead investors
Company - Funded company

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