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Open InvestigationBonus: Andy Puglisi & The Failed Children of Massachusetts OI + Crime of the Truest Kind crossover (part two)Melanie guests on the Crime of the Truest Kind podcast with Anngelle Wood to discuss updates in Andy Puglisi's case and new information learned since Have You Seen Andy? A one on one conversation that is part 2 of 2 in this bonus episdoe. Text the showFollow: @openinvestigationSupport: Patreon.com/OpenInvestigationBased on the HBO Emmy award-winning documentary "Have You Seen Andy?" - haveyouseenandy.com | @haveyouseenandy2025-06-271h 26
Click Tease: Weekly Digest of Branding, Marketing & Content that ConvertsLeveraging Resilience: Spotlighting the Melanie Perkins & Canva Success StoryEvery rejection is a step closer to revolutionizing your industry—just look at Melanie Perkins’s story.In this episode, we unpack the remarkable journey of Melanie Perkins, the female tech CEO who got over 100 rejections before launching Canva, a revolutionary design platform now used by more than 100 million people worldwide. Tune in for actionable insights on handling setbacks, the importance of consistency, building a winning team, and daring to dream big. This episode is a must-listen for female entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives ready to turn obstacles into opportunities.Time Stam...2025-06-2327 minClick Tease: Weekly Digest of Branding, Marketing & Content that ConvertsLeveraging Resilience: Spotlighting the Melanie Perkins & Canva Success StoryEvery rejection is a step closer to revolutionizing your industry—just look at Melanie Perkins’s story.In this episode, we unpack the remarkable journey of Melanie Perkins, the female tech CEO who got over 100 rejections before launching Canva, a revolutionary design platform now used by more than 100 million people worldwide. Tune in for actionable insights on handling setbacks, the importance of consistency, building a winning team, and daring to dream big. This episode is a must-listen for female entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives ready to turn obstacles into opportunities.Time Stam...2025-06-2327 min
Rise N Shine_63From 100 Rejections to $40 Billion: The Melanie Perkins StoryWhat happens when a 19-year-old teaching design software gets frustrated with how complicated everything is? If you're Melanie Perkins, you build Canva and become one of the world's youngest billionaires.This episode breaks down the incredible strategic journey behind Canva's rise from classroom observation to global design empire. We explore how Perkins turned 100+ investor rejections into fuel for building one of Australia's most valuable startups.You'll discover:The relationship-building strategy that finally cracked Silicon Valley fundingHow a yearbook business became the testing ground for a $40B ideaThe technical barriers Perkins overcame to democratize designWhy...2025-05-2315 min
Giggles & GoalsHow Melanie Turned 100 NOs Into a $32 BILLION Empire!In this episode of Giggles and Goals, hosts Leonie and Crystal Dior explore the inspiring journey of Melanie Perkins, co-founder of Canva. They discuss the importance of perseverance, building a strong mission, and identifying needs in the market. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the power of dropping out of school, and the significance of giving back to the community. The hosts also touch on the future of Canva and its integration with AI, emphasizing the exciting possibilities ahead for creators and entrepreneurs.
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Billion Dollar Moves™ with Sarah Chen-Spellings | Global Venture CapitalLeadership Redefined: Inside the Playbooks of AANHPI Founders and FundersIn this AANHPI Heritage Month special, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the real strategies behind extraordinary leaders who happen to be Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander.
From billion-dollar founders to high-conviction investors, this episode dives into the mindset, grit, and quiet strength that drive lasting impact—not just success. You'll hear unfiltered insights from Melanie Perkins, Canva; Steve Chen, YouTube; Cathy Gao, Sapphire Venture; Kimberly Yao, CloudEats; Lisa Su, AMD; Momei Qu, PSP Partner; and James Rhee, the red helicopter; as they redefine what it means to lead in today’s wor...2025-05-0821 min
Creative Academy38. La mujer que hizo el diseño accesible para todos. Melanie Perkins, fundadora de Canva¿Te imaginas que cientos de inversionistas te digan que tu idea no va a funcionar... y aún así terminar construyendo una empresa valorada en más de 40 mil millones de dólares? Eso hizo Melanie Perkins, la fundadora de Canva.En este episodio, Patty Cascar te cuenta la historia real detrás de una de las plataformas más usadas por creativos, emprendedores y profesores del mundo. Desde vender anuarios puerta por puerta hasta romper el techo de cristal en la industria tech, Melanie nos demuestra lo que pasa cuando la visión es más fuerte qu...2025-04-3020 minOpen InvestigationBonus: New Discoveries In The Unsolved Case of Andy Puglisi, Lawrence, Mass - Open Investigation & Crime of the Truest Kind (part one)Melanie guests on Crime of the Truest Kind podcast with Anngelle Wood to discuss updates in Andy Puglisi's case and new information learned since Have You Seen Andy? and Anngelle released two episodes about Andy's case... Text the showFollow: @openinvestigationSupport: Patreon.com/OpenInvestigationBased on the HBO Emmy award-winning documentary "Have You Seen Andy?" - haveyouseenandy.com | @haveyouseenandy2025-04-151h 01
(A)bsolutely (I)ncredible PodcastAnthropic Chief Says AI Tools Can Be A 'Force Multiplier' For BusinessThe president of one of Silicon Valley's most-watched AI ventures says tools powered by the technology will inevitably become a force multiplier for businesses and spark the kind of productivity gains that turbo-charged the U.S. economy in the 80s and '90s.Daniela Amodei, co-founder and president of Anthropic, also strongly emphasized in her session Wednesday at Canva Create the need for ethical and security guardrails to be built into the tools and applications that will be fueled by the generative AI tech being hatched by Anthropic and other firms. There's a strong focus at Anthropic...2025-04-1401 min
Unlock Your Genius Zone3 Ways To Know You’ve Hit a Million Dollar Idea (Inspired by Elon Musk, Sarah Blakely & Melanie Perkins) | Ep. 53Send us a textYou’re lying awake at night with ideas spinning in your head. Some feel crazy. Some feel exciting. But which one will actually work?In this video, I break down 3 powerful ways to know if you’ve landed on a million dollar idea—inspired by Elon Musk, Sarah Blakely (Spanx), and Melanie Perkins (Canva).You’ll learn:✅ Why the best ideas feel a little crazy✅ How to use your own frustration to fuel a game-changing business✅ What makes an idea scalable and instantly desirable...2025-03-3109 min
Cápsulas Gerenciales2025.03.27 Melanie Perkins y la creación de Canva2025.03.27 Melanie Perkins y la creación de CanvaRecuerda que el rechazo es parte del crecimientoEsta semana estoy compartiendo contigo la historia de 5 empresarias que crearon grandes empresas en lo que va del siglo 21. Busca Cápsulas Gerenciales en tu plataforma de podcast favorita, y descubre la historia de Melanie Perkins, creadora de la página web de diseño Canva.#cápsulasgerenciales #capsulasgerenciales #desarrollopersonalholistico #mejorcadadia #inspiracionyexito2025-03-2703 min
Emprendimiento de GuerrillaMelanie Perkins -Canva - Historias de Emprendimiento GuerrillaMelanie Perkins es la cofundadora y CEO de Canva, una de las plataformas de diseño gráfico más populares del mundo. Desde su creación, su objetivo ha sido democratizar el diseño, permitiendo que cualquier persona, sin importar su nivel de experiencia, pueda crear contenido visual profesional con facilidad.A través de su liderazgo, Canva se ha convertido en una empresa multimillonaria con millones de usuarios en todo el mundo.¿Quién es Melanie Perkins?Melanie Perkins nació en 1987 en Perth, Australia. Desde joven, demostró...2025-03-0422 min
Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsMelanie Perkins: Design for AllMelanie Perkins loved the idea of creating things from nothing. When she saw how people struggled with complicated design tools, she co-founded Canva and changed the way the world expresses their ideas.This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was narrated by Jes Wolfe. It was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Gina Gotsill. Fact-checking by Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal. Our intern was Arianna Griffiths. Our executive producers were Jo...2025-02-1817 min
Crime of the Truest KindEP 78 | Andy Puglisi & The Failed Children of Massachusetts, with Melanie Perkins McLaughlin (part two)This is about the abuse of children by those who should be trusted figures. Listen with care.Episode 78, part two of my conversation with Melanie Perkins McLaughlin, host of Open Investigation, the 9-part investigative podcast, and documentary filmmaker of "Have You Seen Andy?", we explore classism, child exploitation, and the vital role of advocacy in creating safer communities for all children and adult survivors of CSA, revealing dark realities and how society was largely silent or ignorant to such horrors. Horrors like the institutional failures that allowed predators to thrive, from...2025-02-031h 27
Billion Dollar Moves™ with Sarah Chen-Spellings | Global Venture CapitalBest of 2024: Masterclass in Leadership, Innovation, and ResilienceAs we step into 2025, let’s pause to reflect on the lessons that shaped us in 2024. This week on Billion Dollar Moves, we’re bringing you a curated collection of the most impactful insights from our incredible guests over the past year.From overcoming rejection and pioneering in business to purposeful investing, bold leadership, and breaking stereotypes, this episode is packed with strategies and stories that defined a year of transformation.Get ready to relive these moments and glean inspiration to make your own #BillionDollarMoves in 2025!2025-01-3022 min
Crime of the Truest KindEP 77 | New Discoveries In The Unsolved Case of Andy Puglisi, Lawrence, Mass with Melanie Perkins McLaughlin, host of Open InvestigationThis is about missing and murdered children. Listen with care. In episode 77, Melanie Perkins McLaughlin, creator and host of Open Investigation, the 8-part investigative podcast, and documentary filmmaker of "Have You Seen Andy?" shares her story of her missing childhood friend, Andy Puglisi, and the new discoveries in his almost 50-year-old unsolved case. Melanie recounts meeting Andy - the cute older boy - their blossoming friendship, and the last day she spent with him. Within hours of her leaving the pool that day, Andy was gone. Last seen in the late...2025-01-241h 01