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Attendees joined us for a conversation with Laura Stanley, Chief Operations Officer at Pexels (part of Canva), as she shared how Canva and Pexels are shaping the future of visual content.

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Aug 6, 2025

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Laura Stanley

Chief Operating Officer at Pexels (Canva)

Laura Stanley

Chief Operating Officer at Pexels (Canva)

In this session, Laura Stanley, the Chief Operating Officer at Pexels (Canva), unpacked how Canva and Pexels champion artists, scale global partnerships, and build intuitive, creator-first features.

Laura Stanley

Chief Operating Officer at Pexels (Canva)

Laura Stanley is Chief Operations Officer at Pexels, a free stock photo and video platform that was acquired by Canva in 2019. At the intersection of creative content and technology, she leads global strategy and operations focused on scaling visual storytelling and empowering contributors around the world. With a background in product operations, brand development, and creator strategy, Laura is helping shape Canva’s mission to democratize design through inclusive, high-quality content.

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