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Short, practical updates on AI, business strategy, and emerging technology — curated for founders, operators, and executives.

Stories covered in this episode:

  1. March 2026 Tech Layoffs — 45,000 globally, 20% AI-driven workforce restructuring
  2. The Musk Precedent — Elon Musk's 80% Twitter/X workforce cut as the template for AI-first restructuring
  3. Jack Dorsey Halves Block — Following the Musk playbook with aggressive headcount reduction
  4. Patrick Collison Reshapes Stripe — Strategic cuts to rebuild as an AI-native company
  5. WiseTech Declares the End of Manual Coding — Bold bet on AI-generated software
  6. Goldman Sachs Data — AI-forward companies cut openings 12%, 6% workforce displacement confirmed
  7. Pinterest's Cautionary Tale — 675 jobs cut in an AI pivot that borrowed the playbook without the conviction

Key stats: 45K tech layoffs in March 2026, 20% AI-driven, AI-forward companies cutting openings 12%, 6% workforce displacement

Hosted by Stephen Forte. Produced by BuildClub. Visit buildclub.com

Summary

Stories covered in this episode:

  1. March 2026 Tech Layoffs — 45,000 globally, 20% AI-driven workforce restructuring
  2. The Musk Precedent — Elo
Key Takeaways
  • March 2026 Tech Layoffs — 45,000 globally, 20% AI-driven workforce restructuring
  • The Musk Precedent — Elon Musk's 80% Twitter/X workforce cut as the template for AI-first restructuring
  • Jack Dorsey Halves Block — Following the Musk playbook with aggressive headcount reduction
  • Patrick Collison Reshapes Stripe — Strategic cuts to rebuild as an AI-native company
  • WiseTech Declares the End of Manual Coding — Bold bet on AI-generated software
  • Goldman Sachs Data — AI-forward companies cut openings 12%, 6% workforce displacement confirmed
  • Pinterest's Cautionary Tale — 675 jobs cut in an AI pivot that borrowed the playbook without the conviction

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