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Figma’s $20 Billion Market Debut: Too Hot to Handle?
Elevate Insights
August 04, 2025
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Happy Monday everyone! Figma just pulled off one of the hottest IPOs in years, turning a scrapped $20 billion Adobe deal into a jaw-dropping 250% market debut that woke Wall Street up fast. More on this later in the Weekly Topic!
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In other news, BLS published a jobs report revision that revealed that the job market was weak. High Noon recalls Vodka Seltzer Packs mislabeled as Celsius. Hershey and Mondelez announced a partnership to launch some new products, the Reese’s Oreo Cup and the Oreo Reese’s Cookie. Pelosi said she supports the Senate’s stock trading ban.
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Weekly Highlights
How to tell if your job is limiting your potential | Josh Bersin for Big Think+
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Weekly Topic
Figma’s $20 Billion Market Debut: Too Hot to Handle?
🔎 Weekly Highlights
This week’s highlight is from Josh Bersin
▼ Summary
Traditional job structures often restrict individual potential and creativity, leading to reduced employee engagement and innovation in the workplace.
Shifting from job-centric to opportunity-centric management allows for greater flexibility, fostering personal growth and collaboration among employees.
High-performing organizations prioritize personal and professional development, recognizing that effective leadership addresses the human dimensions of business challenges.
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📬 Weekly Trivia
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Q. What company attempted to acquire Figma before its IPO?
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