TechCrunch+ roundup: M&A red flags, dealing with problematic CEOs, E-1 visa questions

I've been fired by more startups than anyone I know. Yes, that's a strange thing to brag about.

Last month, nearly 100,000 tech workers lost their jobs, and it seemed like a big disruption to the Force. These are real people struggling with real uncertainty: Should they move? How long will their savings last? Should they risk another job at a startup or maybe start their own?

Even though public companies and unicorns are downsizing, many early-stage startups are still actively recruiting. Mary Ann Azevedo recapped several fintechs looking for new talent.

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Ron Miller interviewed analysts, CIOs, and hiring managers, who confirmed that there is a high demand for IT professionals. The twist?

"People laid off by Big Tech just might not go to other tech companies," Ron said, noting that employers like the IRS, Citi and Liberty Mutual have posted thousands of new openings .

“The perception is that, hey, there are tons of layoffs going on,” said Nicholas Marshall, director of sales support at ManpowerGroup.

"But what we're seeing is that over the last couple of years these tech companies have been over-hiring, and it's more of a correction and a flattening, but it's there is always a strong demand and job prospects."

If you've been laid off, make self-care your top priority. Seek support from friends and family, and most importantly, don't take it personally. You are swept away by macroeconomic trends that have nothing to do with your abilities, talent, or worth.

Thank you very much for reading,

Walter ThompsonEditorial Manager, TechCrunch+@yourprotagonist

So this founder you backed turned out to be problematic. Now what?

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Startup investors do not closely manage the entrepreneurs they flood with money, even when things go wrong. And in some cases, they may not be able to wield much authority.

Assuming a VC is making an investment through a SAFE rating, "if that stake hasn't been converted into equity, there's not much to say if things start to go wrong," reports Rebecca Szkutak.

To learn more about how investors deal with problematic CEOs, she spoke with:

Cameron Newton, Founder and General Partner, Relevance Ventures Eric Bahn, Co-Founder and General Partner, Hustle Fund Angela Lee, Venture Capital Partner, Professor, Columbia Business School Pitch Deck Teardown: The $850,000 launch pad from game monetization company Incymo AI