Cliff Obrecht
Co-founder and COO of Canva. Leading Canva alongside his wife and co-founder Melanie Perkins, scaling the company while staying true to its values.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 14min
20VC: Anthropic Raises $13BN | Why Canva Will Not Direct List | OpenAI Buys Statsig for $1.1BN All Stock | Lovable Raising at $4BN + Vercel at $9BN: Justified or Not | Quarterly Results from SNOW, Mongo, ZOOM and more
Cliff Obrecht, Co-founder of Canva, discusses the latest in tech funding and valuations in the dynamic startup landscape. He analyzes Anthropic's groundbreaking $13 billion raise and Canva's strategic decision against a direct listing. The conversation dives into the recent acquisition of Statsig by OpenAI and the implications it has on talent retention in the tech sector. They also tackle the rising valuations of Lovable and Vercel and the potential impacts of AI on SaaS margins, emphasizing the importance of strategic adaptability in an evolving market.
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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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Jul 1, 2025 • 30min
Canva’s $35B design biz is quietly taking over the workplace, with co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht
Cliff Obrecht, co-founder and COO of Canva, shares insights on leading the $35 billion design powerhouse alongside his wife, Melanie Perkins. They discuss how Canva balances user-friendly design with AI advancements while staying true to their values. Obrecht highlights their philanthropic efforts, including a $100 million donation to causes in Malawi. He also explores the challenges of ownership rights in the AI era and emphasizes the importance of work-life balance in their unique partnership, offering a glimpse into the future of technology and creativity.
