Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht take Canva to the next level
The founders were busier than ever before their bumper US listing, nailing some early challenges to propel them onto the Business People of the Year list.
Canva’s Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht have made important changes that make it clear they’re targeting the US and growth. David Rowe
Canva, founded in 2013, has for years been one of Australia’s highest-profile, and most glamorous, unicorns. But it was this year when the design software maker turned from flashy start-up into a global enterprise software player.
Founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht used Canva’s well-stocked coffers to land two critical acquisitions this year.
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