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Tech Leaders Advocate 60-Hour Workweeks, Reject Balance

10/13/2025

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Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras Systems, argues greatness requires extreme dedication and rejects a balanced work-life schedule, saying success cannot be attained through a standard 38-hour workweek.
Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn cofounder, says a 60-hour workweek is needed for productivity.
Sergey Brin, Google cofounder, says a 60-hour workweek is necessary for productivity.
This stance contrasts with the growing push for shorter workweeks among U.S. workers.

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Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras Systems, argues greatness requires extreme dedication and rejects a balanced work-life schedule, saying success cannot be attained through a standard 38-hour workweek.
Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn cofounder, says a 60-hour workweek is needed for productivity.
Sergey Brin, Google cofounder, says a 60-hour workweek is necessary for productivity.
This stance contrasts with the growing push for shorter workweeks among U.S. workers.