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Monday.com Founders Face Crucial Test Amid AI Shift and Financial Report

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Monday.com Founders Face Crucial Test Amid AI Shift and Financial Report
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By סופי שולמן

First reported by Ynet · Aug 7, 2026

What happened

Monday.com founders Roy Man and Eran Zinman face a critical test as the company releases Q2 financials amid AI-driven market challenges and recent layoffs. The founders must demonstrate growth or a positive outlook to justify their high compensation and reassure investors after a steep stock decline and withdrawn revenue forecasts.

  • 01Monday.com founders face scrutiny after doubling pay and laying off 20% of staff.
  • 02Q2 financial report will test if Monday.com can leverage AI for competitive advantage.
  • 03Stock has fallen 62% since late 2024, with market value at $4 billion.
  • 04Company reversed plans to expand workforce, firing 620 employees hired in 2025.
  • 052027 revenue forecast of $1.8 billion was withdrawn months after announcement.
  • 06Founders’ pay is mostly equity-based, dependent on stock performance.

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OrganizationsMonday.com, Atlassian, HubSpot
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CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 8, 2026
Monday.com Founders Face Crucial Test Amid AI Shift and Financial Report
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Monday.com Shareholders Approve Doubling of CEOs' Salaries Amid Company Challenges

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