Corp buzzwords evolved. Here’s what you’ll hear in 2026

Hi, I’m Sergey Osipov @s_osipov, cofounder of Placy (AI real estate agent). Launched about 20 startups and had some exits, including a unicorn IPO. Sharing here my observations and tips for AI founders. Join! #AI #Startup #PropTech

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  • Marketer → Storyteller
  • Layoffs → Strategic talent rotation
  • GPU provider → Neocloud
  • Gambling → Prediction markets
  • Outsourcer → Forward deployed engineer
  • Private Equity → AI rollup
  • Series A → Pre-seed
  • ARR → Annualized Run Rate
  • Debt → Negative equity expansion
  • IT service → Full-stack startup
  • Automation → AI agents
  • Database → Vector store
  • Frontend dev → Design engineer
  • Marketing campaign → Viral growth hack
  • Shutdown → Community sunset event

What other corp euphemisms have you heard in 2025?

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Blue pill-style graphic listing corporate euphemisms for 2026 (e.g., Marketer → Storyteller, Automation → AI agents) on a soft gradient background.
Graphic: corporate euphemisms for 2026 shown as blue pill labels.