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20Product: How Canva Builds Products: Lessons Learned, What Works? What Flopped? The Top 5 Product Lessons in Scaling to 185M Monthly Active Users with Canva Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Cameron Adams

Jul 19, 2024
Cameron Adams, Canva's CPO, reveals Canva's journey to 185M users, lessons from Canva's failure as a social network, tips for creating user delight, and insights on scaling into enterprise. Delve into the significance of quick product launches, democratizing design, AI innovation, and sustainable practices globally.
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  • Launching a product quickly is crucial for growth and success, but creating products that excite users is equally vital for sustained growth and engagement.
  • Attention to small details that bring delight, like interactive landing pages and unique design features, can cultivate fanatical users and drive user love and engagement at Canva.

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Importance of Launching Exciting Products

Launching a product quickly is crucial, but ensuring it excites people is equally important. At Canva, creating products that generate excitement has been a key driver of growth. This approach led to Canva becoming valued at $40 billion and gaining a global community of over 185 million users.

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