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How Figma Built a Collaborative Design Platform Worth Billions
In this episode of Startup Stories, Lucas and Luna explore how Figma disrupted the design software industry by betting on a browser-based, collaborative model. They trace Figma's journey from its founding in 2012 by Dylan Field to its $20 billion valuation and eventual acquisition by Adobe (which later fell through). The hosts discuss how Figma used WebGL for real-time rendering, the importance of early user feedback from designers like those at Slack and Uber, and the strategic pricing that made it accessible to individuals and teams. They also examine the competitive landscape against…
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