Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva, is a prominent figure in technology and entrepreneurship. He first gained recognition in the 1980s as a brand evangelist at Apple’s Macintosh Division and returned to the company in the mid-1990s. Currently, he leads evangelism efforts at Canva, an AI-driven graphic design platform with over 170 million users and significant revenue. Canva is widely used by Fortune 500 companies and has received accolades from Fast Company and TIME.
Throughout his 40-year career, Guy has collaborated with major companies like Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Wikipedia. He is the author of 16 bestselling books covering topics such as start-ups, social media, and innovation. His latest work, co-authored with others, is titled "Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference," set for release in 2024.
As a thought leader, Guy has founded four tech start-ups and served as a venture capitalist and advisor. His podcast, "Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People," features interviews with influential figures like Jane Goodall and Steve Wozniak. The podcast has ranked highly on Apple Podcasts in various countries.
Guy aims to inspire others to become remarkable. His books, including "The Art of the Start" and "The Art of Social Media," are used in top academic institutions and have appeared on bestseller lists. He also serves as a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz and is on the board of trustees for the Wikimedia Foundation.
In academia, Guy is an executive fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, and a part-time adjunct professor at UNSW in Australia. He holds a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.