Entrepreneurship & Melanie Perkins
Who is Melanie Perkins?
An Australian entrepreneur who is the CEO of Canva
What is innovation
Innovation is the process of creating a new or significantly improved product, service or process
When was Scrub Daddy created?
2012
When did the first apple iphone come out?
2007
Who founded IKEA
Ingvar Kamprad
Who is an entrepreneur?
An entrepreneur is a person who sets out to build successful business in a new field
What is the difference between an invention and an innovation?
An invention is something newly created, while an innovation involves introducing or improving an idea, product or process so it provides value
How did Scrub Daddy gain fame?
Shark tank
who founded apple (3 founders)
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne
When was IKEA founded
1995
How much is Canva worth?
$42-49.5 billion
How has Canva's online design platform been an innovation compared with traditional graphic design methods
It allows people to create designs using ready-made templates and easy-to-use tools online, without needing advanced design skills or specialised software.
how has Scrub daddy improved lives?
Scrub Daddy has improved people's lives by transforming a tedious household chore into a faster, highly efficient, and even joyful experience.
How has the Apple iphone improved lives?
The Apple iPhone transformed daily life by merging a phone, an iPod, and an internet communicator into a single pocket-sized device, reshaping how people communicate, work, and navigate the world
how has ikea improved lives
KEA changed how people furnish, design, and experience their homes by making stylish, functional furniture affordable for everyday consumers
Explain two ways Melanie Perkins has contributed to the economy or society through her entrepreneurship
Canva created jobs and business opportunities while making graphic design more accessible to people without professional design skills. It also helped individuals and businesses create their own visual content more easily
What skills, attributes, and personality traits does Melanie have to make them successful? (at least 3)
Perseverance, resilience, creativity, innovation, leadership, ambition, problem-solving skills, communication skills
Melanie Perkins faced challenges convincing investors to support Canva. Explain why entrepreneurs need persistence and how overcoming challenges can contribute to a business's success
Entrepreneurs need persistence because starting a business involves risks, rejection and uncertainty. Melanie continued pursuing her idea despite difficulties finding investors, which helped her establish Canva and grow it into a successful global business