Video•Feb 19, 2026
Figma's AI Outlook, Blue Owl Stokes Credit Concerns | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 2/19/2026
Bloomberg Businessweek Daily highlighted two contrasting stories on Thursday, February 19: Figma’s AI‑driven growth trajectory and Blue Owl Capital’s liquidity curtailment in a private‑credit fund. The market backdrop featured modest equity declines, a VIX edging toward 21, and oil prices above $66 a barrel amid heightened geopolitical risk. Figma reported its best quarter yet, posting $304 million in revenue and a 40% year‑over‑year increase. CEO Dylan Field emphasized that AI improvements directly boost the platform, noting that more than 75% of customers with ARR above $10 K now consume AI credits weekly and that weekly active users of the new Figma Make feature rose 70% quarter‑over‑quarter. The company also unveiled an integration with Cloud Code, positioning Figma as a central hub for design‑to‑code workflows. Blue Owl Capital, meanwhile, announced a restriction on withdrawals from one of its flagship private‑credit funds, triggering a sharp sell‑off in its shares and reigniting concerns about liquidity in the $1.8 trillion private‑credit market. Analysts warned that the move could signal deeper stress in a sector already under scrutiny for opaque risk structures. The dual narratives underscore divergent investor themes: Figma’s AI‑centric product expansion may restore confidence in SaaS valuations, while Blue Owl’s withdrawal limits serve as a cautionary tale about hidden credit risks. Both stories suggest that technology adoption and credit‑market transparency will shape capital allocation decisions in the coming months.
By Bloomberg Television
Video•Feb 19, 2026
Are Focused Restaurant Menus Over? Why This Poke Chain Shook Things Up to Win New Guests
In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Seth Cohen, cofounder of Sweetfin, a Los Angeles based fast casual that launched a decade ago as one of the first players in the poke category. Sweetfin has grown...
By Nation’s Restaurant News
Video•Feb 19, 2026
SHRM Is Your Guide Through the New Reality of Work
Recent headlines regarding EEOC regulations and discrimination claims signal a new reality for HR professionals and business leaders. While this may feel like a sudden storm to some, SHRM has been watching the horizon. We exist to tell the truth about...
By SHRM
Video•Feb 19, 2026
Complexity to Connection: Humanizing High-Stakes Communication
Communication in high-stakes moments isn’t about saying more — it’s about connecting better. For Jonathan Berek and Phil Polakoff, the most effective communicators don’t rely on jargon or performance. They rely on empathy, listening, and stories that resonate. Both longtime Stanford...
By Think Fast, Talk Smart
Video•Feb 18, 2026
The Physics of Progress: Why Your Failed Strategy Is a Win
The video introduces the "physics of progress," a framework that recasts the scientific method for business and government decision‑making. By explicitly stating the desired outcome—such as reshoring manufacturing or raising real wages—and then designing experiments to achieve it, leaders can...
By Impact Theory (Tom Bilyeu)
Video•Feb 17, 2026
Flourish: Hospitality Isn’t About Luxury, It’s About Humanity with Page Petry
The Flourish episode features Paige Petri, a hospitality veteran, discussing how the core tenets of genuine care, anticipation, and experience design can transform health‑care delivery. Host Sarah Richardson frames the conversation around the idea that thriving people build thriving systems,...
By This Week Health
Video•Feb 16, 2026
Thinking Out Loud: Is It Possible To Manage Change Well?
The video asks whether change can be managed well, and argues that success hinges on leadership and communication. It highlights that a visionary leader who articulates a compelling future can rally early adopters, while acknowledging that politics—both macro and micro—must be...
By The King’s Fund
Video•Feb 16, 2026
The Right Way To Win People Over
The video argues that traditional authority no longer persuades audiences; credibility now hinges on transparent evidence. Speakers must shift from preaching to presenting clear, data‑driven narratives that avoid demonizing opponents. Three core tactics are outlined: first, frame arguments without ad hominem...
By Think Fast, Talk Smart
Video•Feb 16, 2026
How To Be More Confident and Calm in Your Communication: Managing the "ABC's" Of Communication An...
In this episode of Stanford GSB’s “Think Fast, Talk Smart,” host Matt Abrahams outlines a practical framework for turning communication anxiety into confidence. He introduces the ABC model—Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive—as a diagnostic lens for any high‑stakes speaking situation, whether written,...
By Think Fast, Talk Smart
Video•Feb 13, 2026
Advance Your HR Career in 2026 | $300 Off SHRBP & Advanced SHRBP
The video promotes the Advanced Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) certification from the Human Capital Institute, positioning it as the next step for seasoned HR professionals who want to become indispensable strategic partners within their organizations. The two‑day, highly interactive program...
By Human Capital Institute (HCI)
Video•Feb 12, 2026
Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
In this episode of "Think Fast Talks Smart," Matt Abrahams sits down with Nick Thompson, the newly appointed CEO of The Atlantic and former editor‑in‑chief of Wired, to dissect what makes communication effective in an era dominated by short‑form content,...
By Think Fast, Talk Smart