Blackbird

As companies scale, staying intentional becomes harder but more important than ever. Robert Kawalsky shares how Canva prioritizes and sequences its goals to ensure they don’t lose focus—despite having 2,000 engineers and growing. Without this, even the best resources can be wasted. Join us on Wild Hearts as Rob dives into how Canva keeps momentum and clarity as they grow. 🎧 Subscribe to Wild Hearts on YouTube, Apple and Spotify via the links in the comments 👇

🎙️ This week on Wild Hearts, we sit down with Robert Kawalsky, Head of Product at Canva, to reveal the secrets behind Canva’s relentless product growth and how the company keeps innovating at scale 🚀 Tune in as we explore: 🏆 How Canva maintains product velocity while scaling from 7 to over 2,000 engineers 🤖 The role of generative AI in empowering millions of users to design with cutting-edge tools 📈 The Customer Zero program and why feedback loops are critical to Canva's success 🎯 How goal alignment drives continuous iteration and innovation across teams 🎨 The art of keeping products simple and user-centric, even as Canva grows If you're interested in how global tech leaders scale with intention and speed, you won’t want to miss this episode! 🎧 Subscribe to Wild Hearts on YouTube, Apple and Spotify via the links below 👇

🌅 Ever wonder how companies *actually* succeed? At #SunriseNZ24, three incredible leaders will share exactly HOW they build great businesses. 💼 Christine van Hoffen – People Lead at Tracksuit, Christine helps drive one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing companies, promoting a distinctive culture with full pay transparency. 🌿 Shay Wright – Co-creator of Elemental Food, Shay integrates ancestral knowledge and principles into his nutrition blend company, focusing on sustainable sourcing and local ingredients. ✨ Sam Stubbs – MD & Co-founder of Simplicity, helping transform money management through a non-profit model and innovative housing investments. See you in Wellington on 26 Nov? Ps. Sunrise tickets have sold out, but keep your eye out on Blackbird's socials for a second release coming soon 👀

Every company’s DNA is shaped by its origins. For Canva it all started with a product-first mindset deeply ingrained by its founders ⚡️ While others took the lean startup route, Canva spent years perfecting its product before launch, a philosophy that continues to drive the team over a decade later 🚀 This Wednesday, hear from Canva’s Head of Product Robert Kawalsky as he unpacks how this product obsession remains central to their success. 🎧 Subscribe to Wild Hearts on Apple and Spotify via the links below 👇 #ProductDesign #StartupCulture #Canva

Tim Doyle, CEO and Co-Founder of Eucalyptus, has embraced the challenges and setbacks along the way as he leads the brand toward its goal of serving 1 million customers by 2027. In our latest episode of Wild Hearts, Tim openly shares his insights on how his missteps ultimately led to significant staff redundancies 💭 For any founder seeking valuable lessons on navigating the pressures of leadership and financial management, this episode is a must-watch 🌏 Subscribe to Wild Hearts on Apple, YouTube and Spotify now, or head down to the comments for the latest episode with Tim 🔥 #WildHearts #Eucalyptus #Podcast #Founder #StartUpAdvice #BusinessAdvice

Curious how AI can transform your startup? 🤖🚀 At Sunrise Aotearoa 2024, we’re breaking down real-world examples of founders using AI to solve problems, streamline processes, and scale fast. In this fireside chat, Mike Langford - Head of VC & Startup Ecosystem APAC at Google Cloud and Silk Kadala Investor at Blackbird, will share practical tips and insider insights on how AI can take your startup to the next level! 🌅 #SunriseNZ24

✨ We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: Blackbird Foundation is now an officially registered charity! 🎉 Since 2020, the mission of the Blackbird Foundation has been simple but profound - to unleash the boundless creativity within young people across Australia and New Zealand. And today marks the beginning of something even bigger. Alongside the launch of our new website, we’re opening applications for two grant programs: 🌟 Protostars Grant: Project funding for young people with passion projects 💡 Believers Grant: Supporting organisations that nurture creativity in young people Whether you’re a young person with a dream project or an organisation empowering the next generation to explore their creative potential, we invite you to apply. Let’s unlock the creativity within every young person and help shape a future full of wonder and possibility. https://lnkd.in/gPVBV-JY #CreativityUnleashed #BlackbirdFoundation

What does it take for a startup to transform into one of the highest-performing healthcare organizations in the world? 🚀 Tim Doyle, CEO & co-founder of Eucalyptus, joins Wild Hearts for the third time to reflect on the journey that turned Euc from a house of brands into a healthcare powerhouse. In this episode, Tim opens up about: 🤔 The tough decisions around redundancies and how they built resilience 🔥 His strategy to drive ambition and growth within the business 🌏 How Aussie startups can succeed globally 🧑⚕️ Tim’s reflections on trusting clinical professionals and giving up control For any founder looking to gain insight into Tim’s lessons on leadership, pressure, and financial management, this is a must-watch. Don’t miss it! 🎧 Catch the episode now on YouTube, Apple or Spotify via the links in the comments 👇  #WildHeartsPodcast #StartupJourney #HealthcareInnovation #LeadershipLessons #Eucalyptus

Redactive AI's ‘virtual AI engineer’ removes the specialist data engineering knowledge developers need to learn to build, implement and maintain secure AI-enhanced applications. Its enterprise-grade developer platform allows software teams to connect fragmented data sources to build and ship permissions-aware, secure generative AI agents and applications. Founded in 2023 by ex-Atlassian product managers, Redactive raised $11.5 million in its seed round earlier this year, co-led by Californian VC Felicis and Blackbird, supported by Atlassian Ventures. Lucas (he/him) Sargent Andrew Pankevicius Alexander Valente 📌 30 under 30: https://lnkd.in/gF7rgn9z 🎥 Simon Hodge for Forbes Australia

You don’t grow a company without challenges, and Tim Doyle from Eucalyptus has always been one to talk about those challenges openly across our multiple conversations on Wild Hearts 🎙️ This Wednesday, Tim is back for Season 5 with an update on what’s changed at Eucalyptus over the past few years, his lessons as a CEO of a rapidly-changing company, and making good on Euc’s mission to serve 1 million patients by 2027 ⚡️ Subscribe to Wild Hearts on Apple and Spotify now via the links in the comments to be the first to listen 🔗 👇🏼👇🏼 #WildHearts #Eucalyptus #Podcast #FounderAdvice