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Twilio to lay off about 1,500 employees, or 17% of its workforce — CNBC

Twilio on Monday announced plans to cut about 1,500 employees, or around 17% of its workforce, writes Ashley Capoot.

Here is the link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/13/twilio-layoffs-1500-employees-17percent-of-workforce.html

A copy of the email sent out by Twilio chief executive Jeff Lawson to emplyees announcing the layoffs is available here.

 

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