Brutal bloodbath at California tech startup Webflow as staff locked out without warning
Webflow, a California tech startup, announced significant layoffs as part of a restructuring effort. CEO Linda Tong stated the company is at an 'inflection point' due to the rapid changes brought on by Artificial Intelligence. Many employees were reportedly locked out without prior warning, leading to a chaotic situation for those affected.
- ▪Webflow is undergoing a restructuring that will result in many layoffs.
- ▪CEO Linda Tong emphasized the need for smaller, more focused teams to adapt to changes in the tech landscape.
- ▪Employees reported being locked out of their accounts without warning before receiving termination notices.
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Tech Brutal bloodbath at California tech startup Webflow as staff locked out without warning By Benjamin Brown Published May 28, 2026, 5:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Website building and hosting platform Webflow is the latest victim of Artificial Intelligence that has wreaked havoc on California’s tech industry — revealing Wednesday that many of its staff will be laid off. CEO Linda Tong said the company is at an “inflection point” and had to make the “difficult decision to restructure,” adding “many” of the workers will be canned. “The way businesses build for the web is changing fast,” Tong said. “AI is rewriting the rules for how marketing teams create, test, and optimize digital experiences.
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