Epic just laid off over 1,000 employees—nearly 20% of the company.
Not because Fortnite failed, but because growth slowed—and the model behind it couldn’t keep up.
In this episode, Jack breaks down how one of the most successful gaming companies in the world ended up here—and what it reveals about scaling on top of a “money printer.”
We get into:
- Why relying on one cash engine (Fortnite) can quietly break your business
- How growth can hide bad economics—until it suddenly doesn’t
- The risk of expanding too fast without a backstop
- Why being early can cost more than being late
If you’re an operator, owner, or buyer, this is the shift:
Don’t assume growth will cover your mistakes. Build a business that works when it slows down.
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