'Godfather of SaaS' says he's only interested in investing in companies that are in the office 6 days a week
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Some capital is now explicitly underwriting intensity and co-location—6 days in-office as a proxy for speed and cultural cohesion. If you’re raising, be clear which camp you’re in; straddling the remote vs. in-person question just narrows your investor and talent pool.
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