Canva: Melanie Perkins (2019)
How I Built This with Guy Raz
From Frustration to Innovation
This chapter chronicles the entrepreneurial journey of a college student who turned her frustration with design software into a successful yearbook design business. It highlights the challenges faced during funding pitches, the importance of starting small, and the realization of a broader opportunity in the design tech industry. Through personal stories and strategic decisions, the chapter illustrates how connections in Silicon Valley propelled ambition and growth beyond initial expectations.
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