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Sunday, October 4, 2026

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10:00 AMCNBC

This NYC startup requires 4 days in office but just let everyone work remote for a whole month

Summary

SolComms, a New York City PR firm, temporarily allowed its employees to work from anywhere in the world for a month. The company says the experiment increased revenue, productivity, and employee happiness.

The remote trial produced better reported business and employee outcomes than SolComms' usual four-day office

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Why it matters

A month of global remote work turning into higher revenue and productivity could weaken the case for rigid office mandates.

5:30 AMFortune

This founder made millions when LinkedIn bought his start-up—but the stress landed him in the hospital. Now he’s built another $825 million brand

Summary

Rahul Vohra says the stress of selling his first startup to LinkedIn contributed to a hospital stay. He credits transcendental meditation and a healthier lifestyle with helping him manage the pressure of selling his second company, Superhuman, to Grammarly.

Vohra’s account shifts the focus from exit value to the personal cost of building and

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Why it matters

Startup success can create a new form of risk when founders are unprepared for the psychological pressure of an exit.

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