Sangeet Paul Choudary - Reshuffle: Figma Adobe and Just about Everything
Description
What happens when startups like Figma outpace industry giants like Adobe? In this episode of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen sits down with bestselling author Sangeet Paul Choudary (Platform Revolution, Reshuffle) to explore how AI, cloud technology, and mindset shifts are reshaping the future of work, design, and competition.
Discover why incumbents often fail—not from lack of innovation, but from failing to unlearn old architectures. Using the case of Figma vs. Adobe, we unpack how element-based design, governance-led workflows, and AI-first thinkingare redefining industries from design to law to construction.
Key takeaways:
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Why adapting mindsets matters more than adopting tools
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How AI is unbundling knowledge work and rewriting career paths
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The importance of governance in enterprise-wide collaboration
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Why the forgetting curve is as critical as the learning curve
Perfect for innovators, leaders, and professionals navigating the knowledge economy, this episode is a roadmap for thriving in a world of structural uncertainty where AI and cloud-native startups are rewriting the rules.
📚 Resources & Links
• Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Reshapes the Knowledge Economy
→ https://amzn.to/3HWwj1I
• Platform Revolution
→ https://amzn.to/4mBq2aQ
• Sangeet’s Substack
→ https://substack.com/@platforms/posts
• Aidan’s show notes
→ https://thethursdaythought.substack.com
🎙️ Listen now to learn how to reshuffle your thinking, your organization, and your career for the AI-driven future.