Motley Fool Money Surprising Jobs Numbers and Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke
Jun 5, 2020
Tobi Lutke, CEO of Shopify, shares insights on the rapid growth of his company and its commitment to diversity and social responsibility. He discusses how the pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital commerce and the evolving nature of work, emphasizing the importance of supporting black entrepreneurs. The conversation touches on the resilience of retail, the need for businesses to be community leaders, and how e-commerce is reshaping industries. Lutke's perspective reflects a vision for a more inclusive business landscape.
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Companies as Communities
- Tobi Lutke believes that companies are communities, and all suffer if one suffers.
- He emphasizes understanding each other's stories for a better world.
Diversity at Shopify
- Shopify's Canadian roots instilled a strong sense of diversity and multiculturalism as a strength.
- Siobhan Hasfeld-McIntosh leads diversity and belonging, creating a welcoming environment.
The Future of Work
- Tobi Lutke believes office centricity is over and that remote work will be the future.
- He argues that the hybrid model is the worst, creating an uneven playing field.