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Brex has adapted its approach to AI by streamlining its procurement process, allowing faster testing and adoption of new tools, and encouraging employee-driven decisions, embracing the 'messiness' of rapid AI innovation to stay competitive.
Expense management startup Brex, valued at $12.3 billion two years ago, has laid off 282 employees, about 20% of its staff, and announced changes in leadership roles. The company is emphasizing long-term thinking and ownership over short-term gains in its compensation structure and is transitioning to a new operating model. The layoffs come amid reports of stalled growth and high burn, with the company reportedly burning $17 million a month in the fourth quarter of 2023. Brex's financial plan aims to achieve cash flow positivity with the current cash it has, providing around 4 years of runway. The company's annualized net revenue was $279 million in the fourth quarter, up 32%, but most of the growth occurred in the first quarter of the year.
Fintech giant Brex, valued at $12.3 billion, is laying off 20% of its staff, with the CTO transitioning to an advisor role. This comes after reports of high cash burn, with the company reducing its monthly burn but still facing significant annual costs. The layoffs follow previous staff reductions in 2022 and 2020, and affected employees will receive severance.
Fintech firm Brex is cutting 20% of its workforce and making changes to its senior management team, with COO Michael Tannenbaum and CTO Cosmin Nicolaescu stepping down from their positions. The company aims to reduce its cash burn and streamline operations amidst slower revenue growth, with 282 jobs being cut as part of the restructuring.
Fintech company Brex is burning through $17 million a month, raising concerns about its future growth, despite having enough cash to last through March 2026. The company's CFO emphasized the need to continue reducing its cash burn during an all-hands meeting with staff.