On May 31, 2022, Replicated, a company in the enterprise software industry, laid off 50 employees from its Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and G/A teams. The CEO, Grant Miller, took responsibility for the decision, citing over-hiring in pursuit of aggressive growth as the primary reason. This restructuring aims to shift the company toward efficient growth and achieve profitability within 18-24 months, extending its financial runway to over three years. The layoffs were part of a broader adjustment to refocus on customers and product execution, ensuring long-term sustainability for its enterprise distribution tools.