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Nico Laqua
ROLE COFOUNDERAT CORGIMENTIONS 2LAST SEEN JUNE 2, 2026
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Nico Laqua is the co-founder and CEO of Corgi Insurance, an AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier for startups that was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2024 batch. He is known for leading a company culture that involves seven-day workweeks and for personally sleeping in the office on a mattress. Under his leadership, Corgi has raised over $100 million and reached a $2.6 billion valuation. He co-founded the company with Emily Yuan, who serves as COO.
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mention·StrictlyVC·JUNE 2, 2026
“Corgi | AI insurance startup | Doubled valuation to $2.6 billion in three weeks.”
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mention·StrictlyVC·JUNE 2, 2026
“Employees who take every Saturday and Sunday off 'will not have a place at Corgi.'”
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