SF AI Startup Corgi Hits $4B Valuation with Mandatory 7-Day Workweeks
annatonger · x · 2026-07-23
AI startup Corgi has become the poster child for the intense grind culture of the San Francisco AI boom. The company reportedly requires a 7-day workweek, and the founder even sleeps in the office.
Despite the extreme working conditions, the company has closed its 3rd financing round in just 3 months, reaching a valuation of $4 billion.
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