In this throwback episode, Canva co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins shares the story behind building one of the world’s most recognizable design platforms—from an idea born in college to a global company used by millions of people.
Melanie talks about the hundreds of rejections she faced while raising money, the importance of finding the right team, and how Canva’s mission and values have shaped its culture as the company has grown. She also explains why giving people ownership, staying focused on clear goals, and learning from mistakes have been essential to Canva’s success.
It’s a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, persistence, culture, and building a company designed to make complex things simple!
Mahalo,
Guy
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