Seeing Reality Clearly This Downturn
Surely you’ve heard. The winds have shifted. Layoffs are ticking up at well known startups across the funding spectrum from public companies on down. You’re likely hearing the volume turned up on sayings like “renewed cost discipline”, “focus on profitability”, “wartime mentality”, or even the dreaded “shift in strategy”. These types of announcements are already sending ripples through teams, organizations, and markets. Is any of this really surprising?