VC Insists Only '996' Culture Can Propel Toward Billion-Dollar Startups, But Reveals 'There Is Nuance'

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Venture capitalist Harry Stebbings says founders who clock out at 5 pm will never helm a $10 billion company, arguing the global race for artificial intelligence dominance demands "seven days a week" commitment.

What Happened: Stebbings ignited a firestorm in June when he wrote on LinkedIn that "7 days a week is the required velocity to win right now," warning European startups they are competing with round-the-clock teams in Silicon Valley and China.