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How Ryder Kemper became employee #7 at Corgi Insurance — and never left San Francisco

· Y Combinator Hacker News · Oct. 19, 2026, 11:24 p.m.
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Summary
This post tells the story of Ryder Kemper, who became employee #7 at Corgi Insurance and opted to remain in San Francisco after a work trial. It highlights the journey of building a company from its inception and shares insights on personal growth within the startup culture.
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