

The Future of Retail “Arming the Rebels!” with Tobi Lütke, CEO/Founder of Shopify.com - Escape Velocity Show #16
6 snips Dec 5, 2019
Tobi Lütke, CEO/Founder of Shopify.com, discusses how they compete against Amazon and win. They talk about building a team, managing product development, and growing as a company. Tobi shares his unique approach to scaling a huge company in a non-traditional tech city like Ottawa, Canada. They also explore the power of neurodiversity, unconventional hiring methods, and creating an incredible environment for success. Tobi reflects on their journey as an entrepreneur and the skills acquired along the way.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Programmer to Entrepreneur: Building Shopify
01:45 • 26min
The Power of Neurodiversity in Decision-Making
27:44 • 5min
Promoting Neurodiversity and Unique Approach to Hiring
32:58 • 2min
Hiring and Building a Successful Team
34:38 • 7min
The Mindset and Enablement of Entrepreneurship
42:05 • 9min
Personal Growth and Building a Business: Reflections from the CEO of Shopify
50:37 • 4min