Cliff Obrecht

Co-founder and COO of Canva, a successful online graphic design tool. His journey includes overcoming numerous funding rejections before achieving a multi-billion dollar valuation.

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Jan 27, 2023 • 51min

20VC: Canva Co-Founder, Cliff Obrecht on The Journey From 100 VC Rejections to a $40BN Company, Why Good Enough is Not Good Enough, The Secret to Hiring Non-Obvious Talent and Relationships to Money and Why They Are Giving Away Billions

Cliff Obrecht, Co-founder and COO of Canva, shares his inspiring story of transforming rejection into success. He discusses overcoming over 100 VC rejections before scaling Canva to a $40 billion valuation. Cliff reveals the secret to hiring talent by considering 'distance traveled' and how he evolved his approach based on past mistakes. He also underscores the importance of relationships over wealth, emphasizing philanthropy and personal values. Tune in for insights on startup growth, talent acquisition, and redefining success.

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