Cons

Despite branding itself as a startup, Canva functions more like a conventional corporation with sporadic startup traits, such as disorganization. Many employees start eyeing new opportunities within their first year. The allure of potential wealth from stock shares keeps some employees in place, although the likelihood of significant returns seems slim given the current economic climate. The bulk of meaningful work falls on young, underpaid individuals who endure chaotic workloads and poor pay as long as there is kombucha on tap. Managers, slightly older and lacking substantial management experience, come from either failed startups or Australia’s traditional industries. The company’s tech infrastructure closely resembles that of Atlassian, with few original innovations. Recruitment from major tech firms is limited, partly due to geographical constraints, and obsession with having everyone in Sydney Timezone. Overall, the company lacks fresh perspectives and struggles to cultivate original ideas and is destined to join the ranks of startups that failed to meet expectations, like Dropbox or Groupon.