Uncapped with Jack Altman Uncapped #31 | Dylan Field from Figma
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Nov 5, 2025 
Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of Figma, shares insights on transforming the design landscape. He reflects on Figma's journey, emphasizing the slow build that led to success against challenges like the failed Adobe acquisition. Dylan discusses the merging roles of designers and product teams, the impact of AI on design, and the importance of strong storytelling in the competitive landscape. He also highlights the need for empathy in leadership and staying relevant with younger generations to foster creativity and innovation.
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Slow Builds Can Be Strategic
- Building complex products can require multi-year efforts and careful prioritization rather than rapid launches.
- Dylan says hiring faster and cutting nonessential work would have accelerated Figma's early progress.
AI Creates A Gold Rush And New Markets
- AI lowers technical barriers and can create fast-growing startups but also amplifies a market gold rush dynamic.
- Dylan warns some quick AI winners will collapse while others become massive long-term companies.
Differentiate At The Top Of The Stack
- Differentiate through design, craft, brand, storytelling, and marketing as AI makes "good enough" mediocre.
- Internalize the need to win at the top of the stack now to remain competitive, Dylan advises.