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SaaStr 277: SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and Shopify Plus GM Loren Padleford on Revenue, Ecosystems and The Right Time to Go Upmarket
Oct 25, 2019
SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and Shopify Plus GM Loren Padelford discuss the challenges and benefits of going upmarket, the shift from CIO to CMO in budget allocation, the power of selecting Shopify as a platform, the importance of prioritizing customer success over revenue, strategies for growing revenue in the Shopify ecosystem, and the significance of building a great product for Shopify's growth.
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Quick takeaways
- Shopify Plus was created to provide a seamless upgrade path for companies on Shopify, catering to mid-market and enterprise customers.
- Shopify's open API infrastructure has allowed for the creation of a vibrant ecosystem of apps and partners that solve various business problems.
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