Life & fun · December 21, 2025
Threshold
Tech CEO layoff decision simulator | can you survive?
Threshold launched on December 21, 2025.
What it does
Face the impossible: fire employees, cut costs, save your startup. A gut-wrenching CEO simulator that tests your leadership under pressure. 3 rounds. Real consequences. No second chances.
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