Tech Industry

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Robots and AI interfaces dominate a futuristic cityscape, with human figures observing the scene, symbolizing the growing influence of AI on the tech industry and employment.
Founders

Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs amid growing AI influence on tech roles

Oracle, a tech giant that employed approximately 162,000 people last year, shed 21,000 roles in the past 12 months.

Ethan Calder·June 23, 2026
Dejected tech workers leaving a futuristic AI data center during a storm, symbolizing widespread layoffs in the AI industry.
Founders

AI industry layoffs escalate, threatening thousands of tech jobs

So far this year, tech companies have laid off nearly 150,000 people, marking a pace 44% faster than last year, according to TechCrunch .

Ethan Calder·June 15, 2026
Tech titans Sam Altman, Bryan Johnson, and Palmer Luckey participate in Founders Fund's 'MAFIA the GAME' murder-mystery show.
Founders

Founders Fund Launches 'MAFIA the GAME' With Tech Elites

Sam Altman, Bryan Johnson, and Palmer Luckey are playing a murder-mystery game hosted by venture capital firm Founders Fund.

Ethan Calder·June 5, 2026
A software engineer interacting with an AI interface in a futuristic city, highlighting the growing demand for AI-skilled contractors.
Insights

YunoJuno 2026 Report: AI Fuels Contractor Demand, Not Displacement

Software engineers who integrate artificial intelligence into their daily workflows are now commanding a 26% higher hourly rate than their peers.

Lucas Bennet·June 4, 2026
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich confronts a large, modern data center, symbolizing the fight for transparency against the AI industry's environmental impact.
Founders

Erin Brockovich Targets Data Center Secrecy with New Transparency Initiative

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich received nearly 4,000 public submissions in just one month, detailing concerns about AI data centers.

Ethan Calder·June 1, 2026
Former Snap employees, now founders of Ghost Angels, strategizing around a holographic AI interface, symbolizing their investment in AI startups.
Marketing

Snap Alums Launch New Fund to Invest in AI Startups

Twenty former Snap employees, including its former head of global partnerships, have already backed five AI startups since launching their new venture fund, Ghost Angels, in 2025, according to TechCru

Maya Rios·May 31, 2026
A symbolic representation of ClickUp's workforce reduction, contrasting empty office spaces with advanced AI technology and a lone, contemplative figure.
Founders

ClickUp cuts 22% of workforce, impacting future of work

At ClickUp, 22% of the workforce was laid off in 2026.

Ethan Calder·May 25, 2026
Towering skyscrapers of venture capital mega-deals loom over a desolate landscape of struggling startup tents, symbolizing funding disparity.
Founders

VCs Fund Mega-Deals While Most Startups Struggle for Funding

In 2025, U.S. venture capital funding deployed 70% of its over $200 billion into just 389 companies securing rounds of $100 million or more, according to CryptoRank . A staggering $90 billion went to

Ethan Calder·May 19, 2026
A futuristic AI cityscape juxtaposed with a desolate landscape, symbolizing tech layoffs amidst soaring profits and a pivot to artificial intelligence.
Insights

Tech Layoffs Continue as Profits Soar Amidst AI Pivot

By mid-May 2026, the tech industry had shed over 92,000 jobs, yet many of the companies making these cuts were simultaneously reporting healthy profits and record stock valuations.

Oliver Grant·May 15, 2026
Futuristic startup office with holographic AI interfaces displaying talent analytics, symbolizing the impact of AI on hiring in 2026.
Founders

Meta's AI efficiency reshapes startup hiring in 2026

So far this year, 30,000 jobs have been directly attributed to AI-driven displacement, signaling a profound shift in the tech labor market.

Ethan Calder·May 2, 2026
A humanoid robot analyzing complex AI algorithms on a holographic display in a futuristic server room, representing advanced AI development.
Product

Meta Pays Top AI Engineers Up To $650,000 Via H-1B Visas

A Vice President of AI at Meta commanded a staggering base salary of $650,000 in 2025, according to newly released H-1B visa filings from HRExecutive .

Lucas Bennet·April 27, 2026
Futuristic cityscape illustrating the intersection of AI development and workforce changes, with glowing code and neural networks symbolizing the shift.
Insights

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs, closes roles amid AI focus

Meta plans to cut 8,000 jobs next month, roughly 10% of its workforce.

Lucas Bennet·April 26, 2026
A product manager working late, surrounded by complex AI interfaces, symbolizing the dual impact of AI on productivity and exhaustion.
Product

AI boom drives product manager productivity and exhaustion

In 2026, tech product managers report a constant pressure to increase output, often working during non-working hours, driven by the fear of falling behind.

Lucas Bennet·April 22, 2026
A dynamic, cinematic visual representing the intense competition for AI talent in the SaaS industry, with glowing interfaces and diverse professionals.
Playbooks

AI Integration Into SaaS Tools Sparks Fierce Competition for Talent

The General Services Administration (GSA) has launched a 'million hours challenge' for its internal AI tool, USAi, aiming to automate work done by federal employees and contractors.

Noah Sinclair·April 22, 2026
Gen Z employee logging off at 7 PM contrasted with a stressed founder working late, symbolizing the debate on extreme ownership and work-life balance.
Insights

Gen Z's 7 PM Log-Off Sparks Founder's 'Extreme Ownership' Debate

A Gen Z employee received a formal warning for logging off at 7 PM, sparking a viral debate after he retorted he would only treat the company as his own if given 50% equity, according to ABP News .

Oliver Grant·April 20, 2026
A lone, overwhelmed founder surrounded by glowing tech screens and oppressive corporate structures, symbolizing the mental health crisis in the tech industry.
Insights

Tech's Mental Health Blind Spot: Your Culture Is the Problem, Not the App

The tech industry is fixated on wellness apps to solve mental health issues, but the real problem lies in its brutal operational culture. This article argues that systemic change and human connection, not products, are the true antidotes to founder burnout.

Ethan Calder·April 8, 2026
A cinematic image of diverse AI engineers and product leaders collaborating in a modern Meta office, surrounded by holographic data displays, symbolizing high compensation and cutting-edge tech innovation.
Product

Meta Salary Disclosures Reveal High Pay for Engineers, AI Leaders

Recent salary disclosures from Meta reveal compensation details for the company's engineers, AI experts, and product leaders, with some top roles paying up to $650,000 in base salary. This data provides a transparent benchmark for compensation in the competitive technology sector.

Lucas Bennet·April 8, 2026
Diverse professionals in a modern tech office collaborating on product strategy, brainstorming ideas, and reviewing roadmaps, representing non-coding roles in product development.
Product

Top 5 Non-Coding Careers in Product Development for Aspiring Operators

Are you an operator looking to transition into product development without coding? This guide ranks the top 5 non-coding careers that leverage your strategic and analytical skills for significant impact in the tech industry.

Lucas Bennet·April 3, 2026