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Snowboards, software, and scaling (with Shopify CEO)
Mar 28, 2024
Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke and A16Z co-founder discuss building startups, retail evolution, workplace dynamics, AI, crypto, handling activism, and embracing negativity in business. They explore Lütke's snowboarding background, management style, software evolution, AI-assistants, change management, company values, decentralization in crypto, and technology advancements.
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Quick takeaways
- Entrepreneurs should seize opportunities and adapt to challenges, as seen in Tobias Lütke's journey from a snowboarding company to Shopify.
- Quality software tailored for new online businesses is crucial for success in a competitive market like e-commerce, highlighting the importance of addressing niche needs.
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Tobias Lütke's Entrepreneurial Journey from Snowboarding to Shopify
Tobias Lütke, CEO and co-founder of Shopify, discusses his entrepreneurial journey starting from a snowboarding company in 2004. He shares a unique insight into how his inability to secure a work permit led him to start an online store for snowboarding gear, which eventually evolved into the global e-commerce platform Shopify. Lütke's story highlights the significance of seizing opportunities and adapting to challenges in entrepreneurship.
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