The Product Design Podcast

Ahmad Kadhim - Will Adobe screw up the Figma acquisition?

October 18, 2022 Seth Coelen Season 2 Episode 38
The Product Design Podcast
Ahmad Kadhim - Will Adobe screw up the Figma acquisition?
Show Notes

In episode 38 of The Product Design Podcast, Seth Coelen interviews Ahmad Kadhim (also known as AK), Co-founder and VP of Product at 3RM, a Web3 startup. He made his way into tech over ten years ago through a Bootcamp and has worked as a developer, designer, and product manager during his career.

During our chat, AK advises how to break into tech and the latest on the Figma acquisition by Adobe. We dive into what we hope to see come out of this shift that has rocked our industry and AK’s inspiring closing thoughts on how this acquisition could change the future of design.

During our interview with AK, you will learn:
👏 How AK broke into tech after a Bootcamp
🔥 Recovering from (and avoiding) burnout
📢 AK’s thoughts on the Figma acquisition
🚨 What AK and Seth would do if they were in the Adobe corporate ranks
💡 AK’s final words on the Figma acquisition

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🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahmadloveswork
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⌨️ Website: ahmadkadhim.com

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