Canva CEO Melanie Perkins at Disrupt: The $15B Journey

The Evolving Landscape of Design Software

Significant transformations have occurred within the design industry over the past ten years. A market previously largely controlled by Adobe now features a diverse array of software options, catering to the requirements of designers in numerous sectors.

Canva's Rapid Ascent

Canva, a startup currently assessed at a valuation exceeding $15 billion, is a prominent example of this shift. Initially focused on providing design tools for individual consumers and those without formal design training, the company has experienced remarkable expansion following the introduction of its enterprise-level toolset.

This growth has been particularly notable for the Sydney-based firm.

Melanie Perkins at Disrupt

Therefore, we are delighted to announce that Melanie Perkins, co-founder and CEO of Canva, will be participating in a fireside chat at Disrupt (September 21-23).

Canva's Impressive User Base and Growth

Since its inception in 2013, Perkins has overseen the company’s development to reach over 55 million monthly users.

These users span a broad spectrum, including individual content creators, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and large Fortune 500 corporations.

Discussion Topics with Melanie Perkins

Our conversation with Perkins will explore the strategic transition from serving individual creators to establishing a business-to-business (B2B) platform.

We will also discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading a specialized startup during a period of fundamental industry change – a trend highlighted in our observation that design represents a significant entrepreneurial opportunity.

Furthermore, we’ll delve into how she has navigated the company through this period of substantial growth.

A Distinguished Speaker Lineup at Disrupt

Perkins is among a remarkable group of speakers scheduled for Disrupt.

Other confirmed participants include Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Tope Awotona of Calendly, Stewart Butterfield, CEO of Slack, Seth Rogen of Houseplant, and investor Chamath Palihapitiya.

A complete list of speakers can be found here.

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