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Patreon cuts 20% of workforce in restructuring

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Patreon is laying off 20% of its staff, affecting around 80 employees, as part of a restructuring effort. CEO Jack Conte announced the cuts in a blog post, citing the need to streamline operations and focus on core priorities. The company, which helps creators monetize their work, has raised over $165 million in funding.

Meridian48 take
The layoffs signal that even well-funded creator economy platforms are tightening belts amid a broader tech downturn.
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