Gupshup Cuts 100+ Jobs; Staff Told ‘Serve Notice or Get Nothing’

Conversational AI company Gupshup has laid off at least 100 employees today as it shifts its focus to new automated tools. The cuts hit junior developers the hardest and come with strict exit terms. This news was first reported by Inc42.

Key Facts

• 100+ Roles Cut: The layoffs affect roughly 10% of the workforce, primarily in development teams.
• Strict Exit Rules: Staff must work a 60-day notice period to get paid. If they leave early, they get zero severance.
• IPO Plans: The company is cutting costs to get ready for a public stock listing in the next 12 to 24 months.
• Source: Inc42, Bitget News

‘Notice Period’ or No Pay

The company has given impacted workers a tough choice. According to reports, employees were told they must serve a full 60-day notice period. If they choose not to work these two months, they will leave with no severance pay at all. This is unusual, as many tech companies typically offer pay without requiring the staff to stay in the office.

This move helps the company save cash immediately. Gupshup is trying to lower its spending as it prepares to sell shares to the public (IPO) within the next two years.

Shifting to AI Agents

Gupshup is changing how it builds its products. The company is moving away from older coding work and focusing on “autonomous AI agents.” These are computer programs that can handle sales and marketing tasks without human help.

This is the second round of cuts for the company in recent months. Earlier this year, Gupshup cut about 200 jobs. The company says these changes will help it build a “leaner foundation” for the future.