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Local Funding Let Canva Stay In Australia
- Government support kept Canva in Australia early on through a matched-funding scheme called Commercialisation Australia.
- That local funding let the founders resist moving to San Francisco and build a global company from Sydney.
Begin Philanthropy Early To Learn What Works
- Start giving early and learn while doing; Canva began active philanthropy rather than waiting to donate later.
- Perkins says they've given $50m, pledged $100m more, and are actively working in places like Malawi now.
Valuation Seen As Custodial Capital
- Perkins rejects the billionaire identity and treats Canva's valuation as custodial capital to be given away.
- She emphasises commitment to give away the fortune over her lifetime, not to hoard it for spending.