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Mike Cannon-Brookes

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Mike Cannon-Brookes is CEO and Co-founder of Atlassian. Outside the company, Mike is a technology investor in the areas of software, fintech, agriculture and energy. Mike has been recognised as a leading entrepreneur by Ernst & Young, the Australian Financial Review, Forbes and the World Economic Forum. A passionate clean energy evangelist, he continues to be an investor in climate change philanthropy and sustainable solutions.


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Let’s open up work, together

When Scott and I started Atlassian 15 years ago, we knew that we wanted to build an enduring, values-driven company. And though we’ve learned a lot and accomplished a lot since those early days, I truly believe we’re just getting started. We’re making bold bets to shape the future of teamwork through our Platform, our […]


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Our bold new brand

We’ve got exciting news to share today – Atlassian has a new look! As we continue to grow the Atlassian family (Hi Trello & Statuspage!), expand our areas of focus, and update core product experiences, we want our brand to best reflect why we exist, what we believe in, and where we’re headed. At Atlassian, […]


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Your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…

It continues to be a difficult social and political climate. Personally, Scott and I strongly disagree with many of the decisions made in the first week by President Trump, especially those that violate Atlassian’s values and commitment to openness, inclusion, diversity, and acceptance. I believe President Trump’s recent executive order to ban all refugees, visa […]


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Atlassian + Trello: changing the way teams work

When we founded Atlassian 15 years ago, it seemed obvious to us that software could help teams work better together. But in those days most software companies were focused on developing for personal productivity. We felt that using tools designed for individuals to accomplish teamwork is a bit like using scissors to mow your lawn. […]


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The year of the team

My co-founder Scott and I believe work is at a tipping point, facing the biggest change since the industrial revolution. Globalization, the gig economy, talent gaps, lengthening career spans and the impact of every company now being a software company has created the most complex and challenging dynamic any workforce has seen. There are 900 […]