{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Big Tech Will Lay Off 1M People In 2026. Are You One of Them?","description":"We ran a comprehensive model to predict how many layoffs may happen in 2026. To see our math, and try to predict what\u2019s next, tune into this full episode of Topline.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 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! &amp;nbsp; Chapters: 00:43 Show intro &amp;amp; what we\u2019re covering today 01:31 Setting the stage: big layoffs &amp;amp; what\u2019s coming 01:54 Quiz Pro Quo: the tech ecosystem trivia segment 05:37 Why layoffs are happening in a strong market 10:07 What \u201cAI\u201d actually means 11:28 The Twitter\/X effect &amp;amp; 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\u2019s speed, efficiency &amp;amp; fewer layers strategy 37:33 The new sales productivity curve 49:03 How to protect your career in an AI world &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Topline","author_url":"https:\/\/listen.casted.us\/public\/224\/Topline-bb6615d2","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39048015\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39048015"}