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I Interviewed the President of Shopify | Ep 670

Feb 9, 2024
Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify and an early team member, shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into e-commerce. He discusses how Shopify empowers entrepreneurs by overcoming barriers to starting a business. Finkelstein highlights the importance of innovation, customer focus, and community in driving growth. He also explores the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and the critical role of strategic partnerships. His personal anecdotes provide inspiration and practical lessons for aspiring business owners.
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Quick takeaways

  • Shopify utilized a referral program to create a distributed sales force and incentivize web agencies and developers to promote their platform.
  • Shopify created the Build a Business Competition, attracting media attention and fostering a narrative around entrepreneurship and the platform's success.

Deep dives

Growth Strategy: Referral Partners

Shopify implemented a referral program that incentivized web agencies and developers to promote and sell their platform. These partners received a percentage of Shopify's revenue, creating a distributed sales force without being on the company's payroll.

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