Brendan Humphreys
CTO at Canva, leading 2,300 engineers. He focuses on pragmatic excellence to ship AI features rapidly, including Canva Code.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 57min
Inside Canva’s $3B ARR AI Design Rocketship — CTO Brendan Humphreys on Magic Studio & Canva Code
Brendan Humphreys, CTO at Canva and a key player in leading 2,300 engineers, unveils the magic behind Canva’s explosive growth, achieving $3 billion in ARR. He discusses the rapid rollout of AI features like Canva Code, reflecting on their integration of diverse AI models. Brendan shares insights into the challenges of managing a global team, optimizing engineering productivity with AI tools, and maintaining company culture while scaling. He emphasizes Canva's vision for the future, blending innovation with social responsibility.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 46min
Canva CTO on Design at AI Speed
Brendan Humphreys, Chief Technology Officer at Canva with a rich engineering background from Atlassian, reveals how Canva is innovating at AI speed. He discusses transforming R&D by involving the entire team, implementing a disciplined API for rapid feature launches, and leveraging AI tools to enhance creativity. Brendan also highlights the shift towards hiring 'AI-native' engineers and detailed plans for enterprise growth, including strategic acquisitions and compliance measures to support large organizations. Exciting updates on AI and product enhancements are on the horizon!
