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Upwork Stock Plunges Amid 24% Layoffs: CEO Says ‘Two Pizza Teams Are Dead’
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2026-05-12AMZNAmazonAlpha Vantage Newsearnings
Event summary
Upwork (UPWK) announced significant restructuring, including a 24% workforce reduction, leading its stock to plunge. The company's CEO, Hayden Brown, controversially declared the obsolescence of "two-pizza teams," attributing this to AI's ability to boost individual productivity. This move, while aimed at creating a leaner operating model, highlights a major shift for a platform built on human freelance talent, with the company expecting to incur $16-$23 million in restructuring charges.
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