Published Dec 14, 2020

20VC: Figma Founder, Dylan Field on How Leadership Needs To Evolve with Scale, The Transition from Application to Platform & The Future of Remote Work, Education and Digital Spaces

Figma founder Dylan Field delves into leadership evolution during hypergrowth, the strategic shift from application to platform, and the future of remote work and education, highlighting his journey towards empowering a team and embracing digital spaces.

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Growing Figma
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Leadership Evolution
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Future of Work and Education
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20VC: Figma Founder, Dylan Field on How Leadership Needs To Evolve with Scale, The Transition from Application to Platform & The Future of Remote Work, Education and Digital Spaces

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Investing Insights

Trusting Delegation

Hiring with Conviction

Metaverse and Ecosystems

Fostering Team Culture

Future of Education

Transitioning to Platform

Plugin Ecosystem Insights

Evolving Leadership Style

Navigating Hypergrowth

Startup Journey Unveiled

Product Success Stories

Balancing Product Rollouts

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Growing Figma

Leadership Evolution

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20VC: Figma Founder, Dylan Field on How Leadership Needs To Evolve with Scale, The Transition from Application to Platform & The Future of Remote Work, Education and Digital Spaces

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Episode Highlights

Growing FigmaDylan Field, founder of Figma, navigates the complexities of hypergrowth and the strategic shift from application to platform. He shares insights on maintaining culture, long-term talent acquisition, and balancing product development to meet diverse user needs.

Growing Figma

Leadership EvolutionDylan Field, founder of Figma, discusses his journey from a controlling leader to one who empowers his team. He shares insights on overcoming insecurities and the importance of continuous learning in leadership.

Leadership Evolution

Future of Work and EducationDylan Field explores the transformative potential of education and work in the digital age. He discusses the impact of the Thiel Fellowship on his views and Figma's innovative hybrid work model.

Future of Work and Education

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