Paul Graham says remote work ‘does work initially,’ which is why it ‘fooled’ leaders who have since ‘changed their minds’

Paul Graham, cofounder of Y Combinator (Credit: Guy Calaf/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

While the debate over remote work and return-to-office mandates rages on, one venture capitalist has identified what he sees as part of the problem.

In 2005, Paul Graham cofounded Y Combinator, a Silicon Valley startup that invested early in Airbnb, Stripe, and other successful ventures.