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Big Tech Will Lay Off 1M People In 2026. Are You One of Them?

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We ran a comprehensive model to predict how many layoffs may happen in 2026. To see our math, and try to predict what's next, tune into this full episode of Topline.    Thanks for tuning in! Catch new episodes every Sunday Subscribe to Topline Newsletter. Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech. Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast!   Chapters: 00:43 Show intro & what we're covering today 01:31 Setting the stage: big layoffs & what's coming 01:54 Quiz Pro Quo: the tech ecosystem trivia segment 05:37 Why layoffs are happening in a strong market 10:07 What "AI" actually means 11:28 The Twitter/X effect & middle-management reductions 14:31 AI vs. inefficiency cuts: spectrum check 20:13 Where AI is replacing jobs today 22:13 Executive hiring vs. junior hiring shifts 26:03 Big Tech's speed, efficiency & fewer layers strategy 37:33 The new sales productivity curve 49:03 How to protect your career in an AI world  

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