layoffs

4 statements across 4 episodes · 1 bullish · 2 bearish · 1 people on the record · first statement May 6, 2022 by Jason Lemkin · across every show →

Everything said about layoffs, oldest first

May 6, 2022 bullish
Prediction Didn’t hold up
Lemkin: B2B SaaS Startups Will Avoid Widespread Layoffs Due to Cash Reserves
“I don't think there's going to be very many layoffs or issues and B to B companies because they're very well funded.”
Jason Lemkin May 6, 2022 ▶ 18:30 Doug Pepper, GP at Iconiq + Jason Lemkin of SaaStr: "Where Venture Is Right Now"
Feb 3, 2023 negative
Insight
Lemkin: Layoffs are temporary fixes that do not generate growth
“Layoffs don't really solve anything. They're just little, they're little snacks, right? They make little incremental changes, but layoffs don't create growth on their own, right?”
Jason Lemkin Feb 3, 2023 ▶ 13:58 What Venture Looks Like In 2023 | SaaStr Founder Jason Lemkin + 20VC Host Harry Stebbings
Oct 3, 2023 negative
Insight
Lemkin: SaaS founders should avoid non-performance layoffs given recurring revenue visibility
“They're tough on all of us, and I really think as founders, we should do everything humanly possible to have no non-performance layoffs. I mean, we have recurring revenue. You should be able to predict the next quarter or two. You should be a little embarrasse…”
Jason Lemkin Oct 3, 2023 ▶ 12:36 2024 SaaS Landscape: Why 2024 Could be Pretty Darn Good for SaaS IPOs with SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin
May 21, 2025 neutral
Prediction Not checkable as stated
Lemkin: Top Tech Companies Will Accelerate Layoffs Without Lowering Net Headcount
“We're gonna see this trend accelerate. We're gonna see more and more layoffs of companies that are doing well, and the net headcount is not gonna go down. They're just gotta reskill people.”
Jason Lemkin May 21, 2025 ▶ 18:21 SaaS + AI: It’s Time to Move Much Faster with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin
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