# ClickUp founder and CEO Zeb Evans is defending the company’s decision to cut 22% of its workforce.

*genai · news · 2026-05-22 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans says the 22% workforce cut is for AI readiness, not financial trouble.
- SpaceX's Starship V3 launch delay was due to technical issues, with $15 billion invested so far.
- Panagariya urges RBI to let the rupee fall below 100/USD, avoiding costly currency support measures.
- India and US will finalize a trade agreement soon, with a US delegation visiting New Delhi in June.
- US government plans $2 billion investment and equity stakes in nine quantum computing firms, including IBM.

**Companies:** SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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