Jared Sleeper predicts that SaaS companies will conduct significant layoffs in the near term as they respond to AI-driven cost reduction opportunities.
“I do think we'll see this. It's very sad that that will have to happen, but it's the obvious path forward for the sector.”
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disputableObservable layoffs announced by major SaaS companies (Salesforce, Atlassian, Freshworks, etc.) in the coming quarters, measured by headcount reductions and public announcements.
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