Corgi CEO Nico: AI Makes Sales Crucial, B2B Marketing 'Awful'
Nico, CEO of $2.5B Corgi, says AI heightens sales urgency, slams B2B marketing as 'awful', and defines 'good companies' by a 100-year ambition.
The Most Intense Workplace Culture in America | The Journey from $0 to $2.6BN Valuation
With Harry Stebbings, Nico · Sunday, May 31, 2026
Harry Stebbings interviews Nico, the co-founder and CEO of Corgi, a $2.5 billion valued insurance company, about his extreme workplace culture. Nico discusses his philosophy on winning, 7-day work weeks, living in the office, and a unique hiring approach focused on commitment. The conversation also delves into Corgi's unconventional strategies like the 24/7 Corgi Cafe, fundraising tactics, and Nico's perspectives on the future of AI, sales, and the venture capital landscape.
Corgi CEO: 7-Day Work Weeks & Living Office Filter for Big Wins
Corgi CEO Nico describes his extreme 7-day work week, living in the office, and 3-hour sleep. It's a filter for 'dream big' founders chasing asymmetric upside.
Corgi CEO Nico: Why 'Infinite Upside' Demands Uncapped Aggression
Corgi CEO Nico argues losses are beautiful because business offers infinite upside. Embrace extreme aggression and reject conventional time sinks.
Nico's $2.5B Rule: Never Take The Highest Fundraising Price
Corgi CEO Nico shares Brian Chesky's rule: never take the highest price in fundraising. Learn why speed and choosing the right investor beats valuation.