14 Oct 2025
1h 3m

The Great Reshuffle Why Adobe Couldnt Beat Figma Howard Yu Sangeet Paul Choudary

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The Innovation Show

Aidan McCullen hosts Howard Yu and Sangeet Paul Choudary on the Innovation Show X to discuss the concepts of "Leap" and "Reshuffle," focusing on how companies adapt to technological shifts and industry restructuring. They analyze Adobe's transition from boxed software to cloud-based services and its challenges in competing with Figma's collaborative, cloud-native architecture. The conversation extends to broader examples like John Deere and the fashion industry, highlighting the importance of unbundling and rebundling strategies, embracing transparency, and understanding the changing dynamics of competition in the age of AI. The guests emphasize the need for companies to rethink their capabilities, workflows, and organizational systems to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Core Concepts

Part 2: Adobe vs. Figma: A Case Study in Disruption

Part 3: Transformation Frameworks and Industry Examples

Part 4: Overcoming Resistance and Future Readiness

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