Canva got its start more than a decade ago as a different form of disruptive tech for creatives. It’s a web-based platform that makes design tools cheaper and accessible for individuals, schools, and businesses from tiny to enterprise. Melanie has big goals to grow the company — and try to do good in the process.
Links:
Canva tackled digital design — and now the office suite is next | The Verge
Canva Inks Deals With Warner Music Group, Merlin | Variety
Canva founders join Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge to give away most of their fortune | Sydney Morning Herald
Canva partnership tackling extreme poverty in Malawi one year on | GiveDirectly
Canva’s Two-Step Plan: Celebrating 10 years of impact | Canva
Adobe’s new terms of service aren’t the problem — it’s the trust | The Verge
‘The general perception is: Adobe is an evil company that will do whatever it takes to F its users.’ | The Verge
Why Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen thinks AI is the future | The Verge
Canva corporate 'Hamilton' cringe rap presentation goes viral | YouTube
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