Summary
Dylan Field is the CEO and Co-founder of Figma, leading the company to a $20 billion valuation through strategic product vision and successful fundraising. Under his leadership, Figma has become a dominant force in collaborative design software.
Early Lessons
Defining Moments
Dream Collaboration
Passion Pursuit
Career Journey
Field co-founded Figma in 2012 and has served as CEO since inception. Prior to Figma, he gained valuable experience through internships at prominent tech companies including Flipboard, LinkedIn, and Microsoft. His early career included roles in software development at Indinero and marketing at O'Reilly Media.
Educational Background
Field holds a Bachelor of Science (ScB) in Computer Science and Mathematics from Brown University (2012), with additional studies in Mathematics Education at Sonoma State University (2009).
Industry impact & Expertise
Recognized as a leading innovator in software design and collaboration tools, Field has received numerous accolades including Forbes 30 Under 30 (2015), Fortune 40 Under 40 (2022), and Business Insider's '10 people transforming the technology industry' (2020). He is also known for his strategic investments in Web3, including notable NFT purchases and angel investments in successful startups like OpenSea and Netlify.
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