From Graphic Design to Google Wave: A Journey in Product Management

Cameron Adams, the Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Canva is a true believer in a more inclusive approach to design — it’s why he launched the social-media focused graphic design app in 2013. The company quickly blossomed into a product that democratized design by empowering over 170 million people to create eye-catching visual content.

Cameron joins Building One host and LinkedIn Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen to talk about his process of building Canva, and to reflect on how his career path has informed his leadership style. Cameron emphasizes the importance of embracing healthy conflict among teams and opens up about the role of leadership in driving cultural shifts within a company. We also learn how Cameron balances and invests in competing influences at Canva to ensure a stronger product.

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