Corgi cofounder Nico Laqua sleeps in office, works weekends, gets 3-4 hours of sleep
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Henry Chandonnet
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Corgi cofounder Nico Laqua has a mattress in the startup's office, showers at Equinox, and often gets only 3-4 hours of sleep. He prioritizes work over rest, stating he would rather measure his lifespan in victories than years. The article highlights the extreme work culture and lifestyle sacrifices made by startup founders.
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Corgi cofounder Nico Laqua said he has a mattress in the startup's office and often showers at Equinox.
Corgi cofounder Nico Laqua said he often gets 3-4 hours of sleep.
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