418: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Building the World’s #1 Ecommerce Platform

In this episode of the Foundr Podcast, Nathan Chan interviews Harley Finkelstein, the president of Shopify, about his entrepreneurial journey and insights on e-commerce. Harley shares his early experiences, including starting a t-shirt business while in law school and eventually joining Shopify. He discusses the evolution of e-commerce, the importance of accessibility in entrepreneurship, and the skills he gained from his law degree that have shaped his leadership. Harley also delves into the current e-commerce landscape, emphasizing the need to avoid zero-sum thinking and the value of community building. He provides advice for new e-commerce brands and shares his investment philosophy, highlighting the importance of backing founders with conviction.