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TBPN LiveDaniel P. Driscoll, General Randy A. George, Gary Vaynerchuk, Harley Finkelstein, Delian Asparouhov, Will Ahmed, Adam Porter-Price, Jack Altman, David Haber, Alex at HallowTBPN.com is made possible by:Ramp - https://ramp.comFigma - https://figma.comVanta - https://vanta.comLinear - https://linear.appFigma - https://www.figma.comEight Sleep - https://eightsleep.com/tbpnWander - https://wander.com/tbpnPublic - https://public.comAdQuick - https://adquick.comBezel - https://getbezel.com Numeral - https://www.numeralhq.comPolymarket - https://polymarket.com2025-05-083h 56
"Modern Relationships"Lindsay Taub & Harley Finkelstein: How to Build a Ride or Die PartnershipIn this episode, Erik sits down with Harley Finkelstein and Lindsay Taub, partners of 15 years. Harley, Shopify's president, and Lindsay, a psychotherapist and entrepreneur, discuss their speed dating origin story, balancing radical acceptance with growth, and redefining work-life balance while raising two daughters together when your job is all-consuming.Modern Relationships is a podcast from Turpentine. Learn more: www.turpentine.co--SPONSOR: Relationship HeroIt’s an open secret in Silicon Valley that people are using relationship coaches. Sign up for 1-on-1 relationship coaching (from anywhere) at RelationshipHero.co...2025-04-2559 min
OPERATORSE100: Harley on Operators00:00 Introduction02:51 Leading Shopify: A Journey Through Growth06:10 The Evolution of Roles in Company Building09:05 The Importance of Specialization and Storytelling11:50 The Value of Longevity in Leadership15:13 Navigating Public Company Challenges18:11 The Trust Factor in Public Companies20:51 Commitment vs. Optionality in Careers24:11 The Role of Context in Leadership30:00 Thriving as a Public Company36:16 The Evolution of Commerce Platforms39:45 Shopify's Future Focus Areas43:56 Demand Generation and the Shop App48:14 AI and Practical Applications in E-commerce2025-03-121h 11
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergFree Trade, AI Integration, and Shopify Q4 Results w/ Shopify President Harley FinkelsteinErik Torenberg interviews Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, discussing tariffs, political shifts, Shopify's earnings, and the evolution of entrepreneurship.—📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse —RECOMMENDED PODCASTS: 🎙️Check out Modern Relationships, where Erik Torenberg interviews tech power couples and leading thinkers to explore how ambitious people actually make partnerships work. This season's guests include: Delian Asparouhov...2025-02-2058 min
Flagship PodcastNorth Star | Harley Finkelstein, President of ShopifyHarley Finkelstein on Entrepreneurship, Grit, and the Montreal Entrepreneurial Spirit Harley Finkelstein of Shopify shares his journey and insights at the North Star event, highlighting the importance of Montreal in his entrepreneurial career. He expresses gratitude for the city's role in his growth and the legacy of his family's market stall. Finkelstein delves into the motivation behind entrepreneurship, stressing both passion and necessity as drivers. He discusses the lowered cost of entry due to modern technology, urging aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue persistent ideas. Emphasizing grit, he argues that failure is part of the journey, and shares personal anecdotes on anxiety...2025-02-1444 min
TechPoutine with Eleonore Jarry, Ian Jeffrey, Gabriel Sundaram & Nectarios EconomakisNorth Star | Conversation with Harley Finkelstein, President of ShopifyIn this engaging talk, Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the significance of passion, necessity, and grit in building successful businesses. He recounts his early ventures, the foundational role of Montreal in his career, and the evolution of Shopify into a global powerhouse. Addressing a room of entrepreneurs and students, Harley emphasizes the importance of knowing one's mission, leveraging technology, and persevering through failures. He also discusses personal growth, the concept of life's work, and the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Montreal. The talk concludes with Harley's perspective on the importance of grit and...2025-02-1444 min
Motley Fool MoneyA Shopify TakeoverWe’re diving into Shopify’s earnings and long-term vision with President Harley Finkelstein. He joined Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma to discuss:- Shopify as a 100-year company.- What a change in de minimis rules would mean for merchants.- Shopify’s growth levers.Company discussed: SHOPGot a question for the show? Email us at podcasts@fool.comNote: Ricky Mulvey has a position in SHOPHost: Ricky...2025-02-1128 min
The Rich Roll PodcastEntrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To SuccessRich is joined by Shopify President Harley Finkelstein to discuss democratizing commerce and turning anxiety into entrepreneurial fuel.2024-12-162h 14Podcast – Rich RollEntrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To SuccessRich is joined by Shopify President Harley Finkelstein to discuss democratizing commerce and turning anxiety into entrepreneurial fuel.2024-12-162h 14
The Rich Roll PodcastEntrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To SuccessHarley Finkelstein is Shopify’s President and an entrepreneur who started his first company at 13.This conversation explores the intersection of commerce and personal growth through Harley’s iconoclastic lens. We discuss democratizing entrepreneurship, the role of anxiety as fuel for achievement, and why this might be the most generative moment in history to start a business.Harley challenges my self-perception as an entrepreneur, forcing me to untether from limiting beliefs about what it means to build something meaningful.Sharp, vulnerable, and endlessly optimistic—this e...2024-12-162h 13
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)Turn Your Followers Into Superfans With Trust and Authenticity | Presented by OpusClip | YAPCreatorAre you struggling to stand out in a crowded digital world? Trust is the foundation of any strong brand, and authenticity is the glue that holds it all together. While Kat Norton blended dancing with Excel tutorials to create the viral brand Miss Excel, Rudy Mawer made red his signature, turning it into a bold and unforgettable identity. When you show up authentically, you can create a powerful bond with your audience. In episode two of the YAPCreator Series brought to you by OpusClip, Hala dives deep into why trust is essential to building a loyal community. She also...2024-12-1134 min
The CEO Series with McGill's Karl MooreHarley Finkelstein, President of ShopifyThis week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, to explore the evolving landscape of global retail and entrepreneurship. Join us as we discuss Montreal’s role as a global retail hub, Shopify’s commitment to Canada’s bilingual culture, and their innovative new AI product ShopifyMagic.2024-12-0239 minThe CEO Series with McGill's Karl MooreHarley Finkelstein, President of ShopifyThis week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, to explore the evolving landscape of global retail and entrepreneurship. Join us as we discuss Montreal’s role as a global retail hub, Shopify’s commitment to Canada’s bilingual culture, and their innovative new AI product ShopifyMagic.2024-12-0239 min
FYI - For Your InnovationEmpowering Entrepreneurs: AI And Shopify’s Vision With Harley FinkelsteinIn this episode of FYI, ARK Chief Futurist Brett Winton and ARK Associate Portfolio Manager Nicholas Grous engage with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, to explore the transformative role of technology and AI in empowering entrepreneurship and shaping the future of commerce. Harley highlights Shopify’s commitment to leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs worldwide, from its origins as an e-commerce platform to its evolution as a comprehensive retail operating system. They explore how Shopify is enabling seamless global commerce, leveraging generative AI for merchant success, and fostering innovation through partnerships and ecosystem development. Harley also shares insights into th...2024-11-2144 min
Leap Academy with Ilana GolanShopify President: The Golden Age of Entrepreneurship Has Arrived | Harley FinkelsteinHarley Finkelstein didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. He had no choice. With his father out of the picture, he had to pay for university and support his mother and sisters. So, he turned to his go-to problem-solving tool: entrepreneurship. Starting a t-shirt business changed his life, eventually leading him to Shopify, where he became one of their first merchants and later, its president. In this episode, Harley shares his incredible journey, highlighting key lessons on how entrepreneurship can solve real-life problems and the power of adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.Harley Finkelstein is th...2024-11-1456 min
CEOThe $5 Millionaire: Shopify’s President on Building Wealth & PurposeIn this The Diary of a CEO episode, Harley Finkelstein, Shopify’s President—an absolute force in the world of e-commerce—reveals his take on becoming a millionaire. And not in the way you’d think. It’s mind-boggling, really: he suggests that the cost to get started is no more than a Starbucks coffee. Yep, just a few bucks, and you’re on your way to a life you never even dared to dream about. But hold on—there's a lot more to it than just spending pocket change.Finkelstein dives into Shopify's core mission, this almost radical...2024-11-0613 min
Rich Habits Podcast86: Building a $100B Company (Shopify) w/ Harley FinkelsteinIn this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, we sat down with Harley Finkelstein -- the President of Shopify.
Harley was a breath of fresh air. He spoke toward the "cost of failure," the idea of having 1,000 true fans, where Shopify is reinvesting their profits right now, the mindset of successful business owners on the platform, and much more.
If you're someone who's mulling over the idea of starting a business, do it! Austin began using Shopify in high school (2010), and Robert in the early 2010s as well. We highly recommend giving it a...2024-10-1451 min
Toronto LegendsLarry MacDonald, The Shopify Story'The Shopify Story' author Larry MacDonald talks about how a Canadian startup rocketed to become an e-commerce giant by empowering millions of entrepreneurs, the unexpectedly dynamic partnership of a quirky game-playing programming nerd [Tobias Lutke] and a demanding power-extrovert [Harley Finkelstein], getting ghosted by his main subjects Lutke and Finkelstein, the ‘flywheel effect’ of Shopify’s API, the cultural importance of Shopify staying based out of [and growing from] its downtown Ottawa base, how millionaires [and billionaires!] were created after Shopify’s 2015 IPO, and why Tobi feels that Harley has achieved a ‘Trust Battery Level’ of 100%!Larry MacDonald's...2024-09-2642 min
Marketing OperatorsE026: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Founder Mode, Chaos Monkeys & The Future of ShopifyThis week we have the Shopify President Harley Finkelstein joining the squad. This is one not to miss - we’re talking founder mode, getting rid of chaos monkeys, how to stay focused on the most important thing, having a growth mindset in business, the future of Shopify and much more.
00:00 Introduction to Shopify and Harley's Journey
04:09 Founder Mode: Insights and Experiences
23:13 The Importance of Being in the Details
34:01 Chaos Monkey: Streamlining Operations
49:52 The Future of Shopify: A Retail Operating System
Op...2024-09-241h 02
The BetaKit Podcast ChannelHarley Finkelstein wants Canadian entrepreneurs to ignore the “bullshit”“Using Canada as an excuse for why you didn’t get funding, you didn’t get to hire the right person … I think that’s bullshit.” Shopify president Harley Finkelstein joins for a brand refresh on Canadian entrepreneurship, pushing back against doom-and-gloom narratives before digging into his real issues of concern and offering proactive tips for entrepreneurs looking to scale globally. Presented by AWS Startups: accelerate your innovative ideas with AWS credits of up to $100,000 through the AWS Activate program.2024-09-0858 min
After EarningsShopify: Bridging Online and Offline Retail with President Harley FinkelsteinKatie Perry spoke with Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, about the company's recent growth and future plans following a strong Q2 earnings report. Highlights include Shopify's expansion to support large enterprises, 25% revenue growth, and strong international growth, especially in Europe. Harley also mentions the shift to integrated online and offline retail, the importance of executive personal branding, and partnerships with Amazon and Affirm to enhance merchant experiences. $SHOP00:00 START 01:52 Shopify's Evolution and Growth03:42 Empowering Entrepreneurs and Large Enterprises06:02 The Future of Retail and Co...2024-08-1441 min
"World of DaaS"Shopify President Harley Finkelstein - The Ecommerce Entrepreneur ClassHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify ($SHOP), a leading ecommerce platform valued at over $80 billion. Shopify powers over 2 million ecommerce stores in 175 countries. On this episode, Harley and Auren discuss: Entrepreneurial renaissance & record business creationNonobvious brand success storiesShopify's ecosystem and partnerships playbookCanadian entrepreneurship and ambitionLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to WorldofDaaS.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @WorldOfDaaS. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Harley on X at @harleyf. World of DaaS is bro...2024-06-1854 min
Meaningful PeopleHarley Finkelstein | President of Shopify BREAKS HIS SILENCE On AntisemitismHarley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the President of Shopify. He founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill. Harley completed his law degree as well as his MBA at the University of Ottawa. Harley was one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den and starred on Discovery Channel’s I Quit. He received the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year Award, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and was inducted into the Order of Ottawa. From 2014 to 2017 Harley was on the Board of Directors of...2024-06-0828 min
Voices of ImpactShopify, Innovation, and Heritage: Harley FinkelsteinHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify, an e-commerce company headquartered in Ontario2024-05-2923 min
Dark Mode with John CoyleMr. Beast Reveals Twitter Video Earnings (Seems Like a Scam), Harley Finkelstein w/Founders of Beis and Glossier, Adult Legos, and MoreToday's video is the 5 most interesting things in and around the ecommerce industry this week. ******Timestamps: 0:00 - Mr.Beast Revealed Earnings0:21 - What We're Talking About01:16 - Mr. Beast x Elon Musk Scam10:55 - Harley Finkelstein x Beis x Glossier30:44 - Adult Legos38:40- Accounting for Ecommerce Profit44:58 - The (fake?) Pet Trend******Links Referenced: Mr. Beast Tweet Sequence:Full Vid...2024-01-2352 min
C-Suite Intelligence14. High-Performance Coaching – A Conversation with Harley Finkelstein of ShopifySpecial guest Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, joins TMG CEO Stephen Miles to discuss their successful coaching relationship and what an ideal high-performance coaching experience can achieve. For executives and founders who may have never considered executive coaching or are unsure of what a coaching relationship looks like day-to-day, Stephen and Harley illustrate what the very best executive coaching relationship can provide.2023-12-1929 min
Up Arrow PodcastThe Future of eCommerce With Shopify's President: Harley FinkelsteinHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify, the all-in-one e-commerce platform that powers millions of companies in 175-plus countries and has captured 28% market share in the US alone. Harley has been passionate about entrepreneurship since he was 13 and founded his first company at 17. Most recently, he co-founded Firebelly Tea, a modern, high-end tea brand. An accomplished entrepreneur, lawyer, and public speaker, he was named the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year and received Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and Fortune’s Top 40 Under 40 awards. Harley serves on the board of directors of the National Retail Federation and previously serv...2023-12-0534 min
The Path with Ryan RoslanskyShopify President Harley Finkelstein on networking and building a personal board of directorsHarley Finkelstein has been a serial entrepreneur since he started a DJing business in middle school. But he didn’t always know what he wanted to do. He tried the higher education path, and even went to law school. But then he pivoted and pitched himself to a new company called Shopify that would take the e-commerce industry by storm. On this episode, Ryan and Harley talk about the power of being an added value, the loneliness of entrepreneurship and why it’s absolutely critical to have a strong network. Then, networking expert Diana YK Chan shares her top tips...2023-11-1424 min
Chew on This - Digestable DTC ContentTransforming RETAIL: How Shopify is Crafting the Future of E-Commerce with Harley FinkelsteinHarley Finkelstein, the president of Shopify, joins the podcast to discuss the current state of e-commerce and the role of Shopify in the retail industry. They talk about the growth of e-commerce during the pandemic and its return to more normal levels. The conversation also focuses on the changing role of physical retail and the need for authenticity in brand experiences. We highlight the rise of new brands and opportunities in the retail space, as well as Shopify's commitment to shipping cool products. We also discuss the importance of turning aspirational entrepreneurs into actual entrepreneurs and the benefits of...2023-11-0930 min
For Starters with Alexa von TobelFlashback: How to build a 100-year company with Harley FinkelsteinHarley Finkelstein first encountered Shopify as a user. Back in 2006, while in law school, he was one of the first merchants to use the platform. He joined the company in 2010 and now serves as President, helping to scale Shopify to millions of daily active users across 175 countries driving $444B in global economic activity. Today, Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform to start, run, and grow a business—and is second only to Amazon as the largest online retailer in the US. Harley shares why the future of e-commerce is just the future of commerce, why his favorite motto is "ho...2023-11-0831 min
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)Harley Finkelstein: We Are Living in the Next Renaissance, How The Next Wave of Entrepreneurs Will Change the World as We Know It | Entrepreneurship E252Growing up, Harley Finkelstein had a passion for entrepreneurship. He became one of the first vendors on Shopify, and his T-shirt company became a survival tool for him in college. He realized that he could never see himself working for anyone else. Harley is now the President of Shopify and a respected entrepreneur. In this episode, Harley unpacks his lifelong journey as a serial entrepreneur. He will explain why we are currently in an entrepreneurial renaissance and how to thrive in the new “connect to consumer” world. Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the Pr...2023-10-301h 10
Big ShotWhy Jews Are Entrepreneurs By NecessityDid you know that less than .2 percent of the world is Jewish? And yet, more than 20 percent of all Noble Prize winners are Jewish. What explains the high likelihood of success? On this episode of Big Shot shorts, Harley Finkelstein and David Segal explore the history of Jewish entrepreneurship with legends Charles Bronfman, Aldo Bensadoun, and Ed Sonshine. Their competitive advantage? They had everything to lose, giving them no choice but to find a way to win.
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In This Episode, We Cover:
(00:25) The tidal wave analogy
(03:30) Why are so m...2023-10-1920 min
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettMoment 130: Shopify's President: The 1 Skill You MUST Have To Thrive In Business: Harley FinkelsteinIn this moment, the President of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein, discusses why having a diverse skillset is the best way to stand out in your industry and a way of becoming invaluable. A lot of the time you may think that having diverse skills in the form of hobbies or curiosities are a waste of time and take attention away from your main area of focus or business. However, Harley believes that these skills are actually priceless for an entrepreneur and leader, so much so that he attended law school just to become a better entrepreneur. Listen To T...2023-10-0618 min
Inside the Strategy Room171. The Committed Innovator: How Shopify approaches innovationIn this latest episode in our Committed Innovator series Erik Roth speaks with Harley Finkelstein, an entrepreneur and innovator who is president of the multichannel commerce platform, Shopify. Their conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in learning how to create and build a business that scales. Harley and Erik speak about what it means to be an entrepreneur, why starting a side business makes sense, Shopify's company culture, and how the t-shirt business Harley started in college led directly to him serving as the president of Shopify. Related insights The...2023-08-1833 min
Big ShotWinning Big with Chutzpah: Lessons from the Titans of EntrepreneurshipLooking for a masterclass on taking chances and winning big? This episode of Big Shot looks at the one trait shared by all the successful entrepreneurs and billionaires on the podcast -- chutzpah. It's one thing to say you can't fear failure. And it's something completely different to act in ways that seem crazy at the moment but turn out to be the perfect move. This episode shares the combined wisdom of Ed Sonshine, Charles Bronfman, Aldo Bensadoun, Jonathan Wener, Issy Sharp, and hosts Harley Finkelstein and David Segal. You'll learn how the best entrepreneurs approach risk differently than...2023-08-0326 min
The Committed InnovatorHow Shopify approaches innovationThe e-commerce platform’s president, Harley Finkelstein, talks about the changing online retailing landscape. Even e-commerce platforms that help disrupt retail need to keep innovating. In this episode of The Committed Innovator podcast, McKinsey innovation expert Erik Roth talks with Shopify president Harley Finkelstein about how his company keeps the creativity flowing.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information2023-07-2031 min
Big ShotAn Unfiltered Conversation With The Founder of The Four Seasons: Issy Sharp (Part 2)We’re back today for part two with The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder, Issy Sharp. If you didn’t check out part 1, be sure to watch or listen. In this episode, we explore how Mcdonald's surprisingly had the biggest impact on the Four Seasons' approach to hospitality and led to Issy firing most of his executive team, why the Four Seasons changed their entire business model and don’t own any real estate, and how the death of his son helped inspire him to help the Terry Fox run to become the largest cancer charity event in Canada...2023-06-291h 00
First Move with Julia ChatterleyFeatured interview: Shopify President Harley FinkelsteinData collected from millions of entrepreneurs all around the world has been pulled together for the first time in a global index measuring their economic benefits. The information was collated by Shopify, the global commerce platform that says it's effectively a one-stop shop for retailers selling online and beyond. Joining Julia to discuss is Shopify President Harley Finkelstein.
Also on today's show: Sheila A. Smith, the John E. Merow senior fellow for Asia-Pacific studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy...2023-05-1847 minThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettShopify President: How To Become A Millionaire For The Price Of A Starbucks Coffee!In this new episode Steven sits down with the Canadian entrepreneur and President of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein.Harley was 17 years when we started his first company selling T-shirts at University. Later, while studying law at the University of Ottawa, Harley met the future co-founder of Shopify, Tobias Lütke, and became an early adopter of the platform. After graduating from law school, Harley worked as a lawyer before joining Shopify in 2010 as it’s first employee. Since then Harley has helped Shopify grow from a start-up to one of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms in the world...2023-05-081h 49
The Playbook With David MeltzerHarley Finkelstein: Shopify, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of E-commerceIn this episode, we talk with Harley Finkelstein about Shopify, the power of entrepreneurship, and the trends shaping the future of e-commerce and digital marketing. Harley shares his thoughts on the acceleration of digitalization, staying ahead of the technological curve, and the impact of micro-influencers in the e-commerce space.Learn more about Shopify here: https://www.shopify.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-04-2213 min
The Startup Ideas PodcastMaking the Most Out of Life and Business with the President of ShopifyToday Greg is joined by Harley Finkelstein, the President of Shopify. In this episode, Greg and Harley talk about growing up in a predominantly immigrant neighborhood in Canada, getting mentors and finding joie de vivre.►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckout.substack.comFIND ME ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@greg...2023-04-1336 min
Big ShotThe Man Who Brought Baseball to Canada and Founded Birthright: Charles BronfmanSome entrepreneurs don't just build businesses, they take bold risks that can shape a country or revitalize a religion. That's Charles Bronfman. On the first episode of Big Shot, hosted by Harley Finkelstein and David Segal, you'll learn about Bronfman’s incredible upbringing, lessons, and experiences that inspired many transformational initiatives. From watching his father build Seagram’s to bringing the Expos to Canada and founding Birthright Israel. Bronfman left a legacy in business, charity, and family with endless lessons for all.
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Where To Find Big Shot:
Website: bigshot.show
YouTube: https://w...2023-03-3029 min
The Danny Miranda Podcast#333: Harley Finkelstein – Shopify President On Mentorship, Anxiety, Loss, MrBeast, & StorytellingHarley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify.
In this conversation, we spoke about mentorship, loss, and working with MrBeast, what he learned from law school, and the pivotal lessons he learned from his grandmother - who was a Holocaust survivor.
(0:00) Intro
(1:20) Why Is Harley On The Show?
(2:00) Parental Encouragement
(3:40) Seth Godin
(5:37) Mentorship
(10:21) How Harley Manages Anxiety
(14:40) Managing Pressure
(17:55) Law School (& Moot Court)
(21:29) Handling Pain & Loss
(26:10) Pivotal Lessons From Grandmother (Holocaust Survivor)
(33:33) Finding Meaning
(40:52) T...2023-03-2458 min
The Anxious AchieverShopify’s Harley Finkelstein is an Anxious AchieverHarley Finkelstein is president of Shopify, the e-commerce platform that has processed over 1 billion orders. For years, Harley’s anxiety troubled him but also gave him tremendous drive and energy. He realized that anxiety could actually be an advantage, and today he manages his anxiety through therapy, daily meditation, exercise, breathwork, and scheduling that protects his personal time. His deep self-awareness has enabled him to identify the tools he needs to be an effective leader and to keep his anxiety in check when it begins to escalate. We will be back next week with a n...2023-01-0437 min
TechCheckBlack Friday Ecommerce Expectations, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein & Apple’s Holiday Quarter 11/25/22Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos and CommerceIQ CEO Guru Hariharan on shopping trends to expect this Black Friday and beyond. Then, our Julia Boorstin covers social commerce picking up steam and Shopify President Harley Finkelstein joins for more on ecommerce expectations this holiday season. Next, CNBC’s Eunice Yoon joins from Beijing to provide an update on lockdowns in China and their impact on Apple. Also, JPMorgan Analyst Samik Chatterjee is here to further break down the headwinds Apple is facing in its key quarter. Later, Mizuho Analyst Dan Dolev covers what’s in store fo...2022-11-2544 min
The Unofficial Shopify PodcastHow Harley Finkelstein Went From Shopify's Earliest User to its PresidentThis episode is also available on YouTube: youtu.be/eyGIORYpio4Before Harley Finkelstein was President of Shopify, he was one of their first customers, selling t-shirts on a Shopify store sixteen years ago. In 2010, he joined the company as a "jack of all trades" and now serves as its president.Today, Shopify as a platform is the second largest online retailer in the U.S., and Harley is once again a merchant selling on Shopify.In this episode, Harley opens up to us to share his origin story, why ecommerce is an outdated...2022-11-1554 minFor Starters with Alexa von TobelHow to Build a 100-Year Company with Harley FinkelsteinHarley Finkelstein first encountered Shopify as a user. Back in 2006, while in law school, he was one of the first merchants to use the platform. He joined the company in 2010 and now serves as President, helping to scale Shopify to millions of daily active users across 175 countries driving $444B in global economic activity. Today, Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform to start, run, and grow a business—and is second only to Amazon as the largest online retailer in the US. Harley shares why the future of e-commerce is just the future of commerce, why his favorite motto is "ho...2022-10-2634 min
Limited SupplyS1 E12: Season Finale: Figma Acquisition / How Harley Finkelstein Changed Nik And Moiz’s Minds / Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Bootstrap a BusinessIn this season finale, Nik and Moiz serve up some spicy takes on why Figma isn’t the democratic design tool it claims to be and so much more.Join the pair as they get into Adobe’s acquisition of Figma, why Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein made them question everything they knew, and why today is the ideal time to quit your day job and start an ecommerce business.And if you’re looking to create an app for your brand, you need Tapcart. Using a drag and drop builder makes it super easy and you can...2022-10-1145 min
The Kara Goldin Show301 Harley Finkelstein: President of ShopifyHarley Finkelstein believes that entrepreneurship is the greatest equalizer on the planet. And he should know! Not only has this serial entrepreneur helped to scale Shopify from its earliest days, but he has also witnessed many entrepreneurs who have worked to build and scale their businesses on the Shopify platform successfully. From Harley’s earliest days of running Store #137 on the Shopify platform to being the President of a public company and the world’s #1 ecommerce platform, the stories and the lessons shared are incredible. He also lets us all in on what is working for DTC retailers. Harley’s no n...2022-10-1048 min
Limited SupplyS1 E11: Shopify Part 2: Harley Finkelstein Talks Shopify Fulfillment, Audience, and Entrepreneurship,In part 2 of Nik and Moiz’ interview with Harley, President of Shopify, the trio get into the weeds of Shopify’s business model.Harley talks about fulfillment, omnichannels, and how entrepreneurship gives everyone the chance to improve their lives.Nik and Moiz also interrogate Harley with a quick fire round of questions.And if you’re looking to create an app for your brand, you need Tapcart. Using a drag and drop builder makes it super easy and you can be up running in days, rather than weeks. You’ll start seeing crazy high con...2022-10-0539 min
GreymatterShopify President Harley Finkelstein | Catalyzing EntrepreneurshipShopify president Harley Finkelstein sat down with Greylock general partner Mike Duboe to discuss the company's evolution along with the overall ecommerce landscape; offer advice to entrepreneurs navigating the current market conditions; and lay out his vision for the future.
Shopify launched a time when there were few options for entrepreneurs to set up their online stores, sell and market products, and manage their operations. The company struck a chord both with retail entrepreneurs in need of better solutions and app developers eager to build them. Today, Shopify works with more than a million businesses that collectively represent some 10% of...2022-10-0455 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowCampus Romance, Entrepreneurship, and Curiosity (with Harley Finkelstein and Lindsay Taub)Harley Finkelstein (LLB ’09, MBA ’09) is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the president of Shopify. He is one of the “dragons” of CBC’s Next Gen Den, was listed as one of Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and was named University of Ottawa Alumnus of the Year in 2021. Lindsay Taub (MEd ’10) is a child and family therapist at Child in Mind, an Ottawa-based child psychology clinic. She serves on the board of directors of Ottawa Salus, an agency that provides supportive housing and mental health services to individuals in need. In this conversation, Harley and Lindsay discuss their campus romance as well as how a spirit of c...2022-10-0447 min
Limited SupplyS1 E11: Shopify Part 1: Harley Finkelstein Answers Your Shopify QuestionsWelcome to the first of a very special 2-part interview with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify and the only guest to match Nik and Moiz’s deep DTC knowledge.Nik, Moiz and Harley get into how Harley started his first business to support his mom and sisters and why practicing law is the antithesis of entrepreneurship. The pair also ask the tough questions raised by Limited Supply listeners on Shopify’s functionality.Plus you’ll hear why strong partnerships are still a huge priority, how democratizing the entrepreneurial journey was just the start, and where Shopif...2022-09-281h 07
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyHarley Finkelstein - Building the Entrepreneurship CompanyMy guest today is Harley Finkelstein. Harley is the President of Shopify and has been with the company since its early years. He is a lawyer by training but an entrepreneur by calling and that is the focus of our discussion. We discuss the different dimensions of entrepreneurship and Shopify’s role in promoting it, as well as exploring the company’s transition to public markets, and what the last few years have been like. Please enjoy my discussion with Harley Finkelstein. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the ep...2022-09-131h 07
The Rational Reminder PodcastAsynchronous Work & Effective Equity Duration (plus Reading Habits w/ Harley Finkelstein)We start the show with a brief highlight of recent episodes, upcoming guests, and feedback we have received about the show. We then review the book Running Remote, which provides evidence for the benefits of working remotely and asynchronous management. We also outline the three essential principles of an asynchronous mindset. We discuss the positives and benefits of remote work, why hybrid work is a flawed approach, and how to recreate face-to-face meetings in a remote world. We also give listeners a breakdown of an interesting journal article about inferring stock duration and equity trades, including key takeaways from th...2022-08-251h 07
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan418: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Building the World’s #1 Ecommerce PlatformHarley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and president of Shopify. Harley was store #137 when he started on Shopify as a merchant in 2009. After law school, he joined the team at Shopify and helped build it into the world’s #1 ecommerce platform. In 2021, the Shopify ecosystem generated $440B in economic value. For Harley, the success of Shopify all comes down to a belief that entrepreneurship is the greatest equalizer on the planet. Listen to Nathan and Harley discuss:
Starting his first business at 17
How he supported his family by selling t-shirts
Why he went to law sch...2022-07-2954 min
The Times Tech PodcastShopify's Harley Finkelstein: “There’s room for us and Amazon”The Sunday Times’ tech correspondent Danny Fortson brings on Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, to talk about the market mayhem (3:50), Shopify coming out of the shadows (5:25), how it got started (11:30), how Amazon have up on the online stores business (19:35), getting into delivery (22:45), the renewed Amazon threat (27:45), the future of direct-to-consumer commerce (31:30), how Apple has upended online ads (36:10), and the best and worst of going fully remote (38:30). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2442 min
The CJN Daily with Ellin BessnerShopify’s Harley Finkelstein wants to bring Jewish life back to downtown OttawaFour years ago, Harley Finkelstein, the president of Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify, along with his wife, Lindsay Taub, donated half a million dollars to help open a Chabad student centre in downtown Ottawa. The gift was in thanks to an energetic rabbi who helped Finkelstein when he was a poor law student studying at the University of Ottawa.
Since then, Finkelstein and his family have decided to up their pledge, adding another $1.5 million to expand and renovate the building—which now bears his name. The Finkelstein Chabad Jewish Centre is on Friel Street, just three minutes from wh...2022-06-2114 min
The CEO Series with McGill's Karl MooreHarley Finkelstein, President of ShopifyOn this week's edition of the CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify. As an early employee at Shopify, Harley shares unique insight into one of Canada's most successful technology companies. Tune in to hear his thoughts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of retail.2022-06-2039 minThe CEO Series with McGill's Karl MooreHarley Finkelstein, President of ShopifyOn this week's edition of the CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify. As an early employee at Shopify, Harley shares unique insight into one of Canada's most successful technology companies. Tune in to hear his thoughts on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of retail.2022-06-2039 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20VC: The Memo: Chris Sacca on Why We Are Breeding a Generation of Entitled Assholes, Harley Finkelstein on What Great Fatherhood Really Means, Deena Shakir on How Kids Make You a Better Investor and Anne Wojcicki on How Children Change Your Approach to R Chris Sacca is the Founder and Chairman @ Lowercase Capital, one of the best performing funds in the history of venture capital with a portfolio including Uber, Stripe, Twitter, Instagram, Twilio, Docker and many more. Why does Chris believe we have bred a generation of asshole kids? What is the right way to negotiate with children? How has that impacted how he manages his team? Anne Wojcicki is the Founder & CEO @ 23andMe, offering DNA testing with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown, personalized health insights, and more. How did having kids change Anne's approach to time allocation and risk? Harley...2022-05-0436 min
The Madhappy Podcast48: Harley Finkelstein on Entrepreneurship, Immigration, and AnxietyWelcome to Episode 48 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week we are excited to welcome Harley Finkelstein onto the show to learn more about his mental health experiences and journey to becoming the President of Shopify.
Peiman kicks off the episode asking Harley about his childhood, as Harley shares what it was like growing up in Canada as a second generation immigrant (6:41). The two then move into a conversation about Harley’s first, conscious mental health experience (13:55), before Harely shares his story behind joining Shopify (24:41).
Harley talks about his passion for entrepreneurship (31:53), speaking more on the highs and lows that come wi...2022-04-2839 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20VC: Shopify President, Harley Finkelstein on What is Being a Good Husband, What is Being a Good Father & How to Embrace Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership and Marriage Harley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify, the platform modern commerce is built on. Over the last 12 years, Harley has partnered with Tobi to the tune of building Shopify's revenue to over $4.6BN in 2021 and the team to over 10,000 employees. On the side, Harley is an Advisor to Felicis Ventures and in the past has held board seats at CBC, Omers Ventures and The C100. If that was not enough, you can see Harley on a screen near you as one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den. In Today’s Episode...2022-03-0749 minThe Startup Ideas PodcastForget Zero-Sum, Be Positive-Sum with Harley FinkelsteinShopify has changed e-commerce forever. And, if you're willing to listen closely enough, you can borrow part of their DNA to accelerate your own entrepreneurial success. On this episode of Where It Happens, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein shares how he created his own luck to become involved with Shopify, how NFTs are changing the future of entrepreneurship, and how media will never be the same.Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.comSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to...2022-02-101h 18
Ecommerce Marketing SchoolStorytelling Secrets: What You Can Learn From Shopify's Harley Finkelstein #350Try Privy for FREE todayFollow Ben on TwitterFollow Harley on TwitterBleusaltMike D's BBQEmberGet your free copy of Ecommerce Marketing RecipesCheck out Privy MasterclassDownload The Ecommerce Marketing CalendarTry The Shopify Store GraderCheck out The Ecommerce Marketing PlaylistGet your copy of The Ecommerce Marketing CalendarGet your copy of The State of Shopify ReportJoin The Ecommerce Marketing CommunityCheck out our book, The Ecommerce Marketing HandbookPrivy storeEcommerce Marketing School is sponsored by Printful.2021-12-2727 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 502: Why Founders Should Prioritize Personal Development with Shopify President, Harley FinkelsteinThere are countless ways for founders to learn how to build strong teams, strengthen go-to-market processes, and focus on growth and customer success. But a topic that's becoming more important, especially after such a challenging year, is founder well-being. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein shares insight on how successful entrepreneurs approach personal change, coaching, and ongoing development to achieve work-life harmony. Harley will be joined by Felicis founder and Managing Partner Aydin Senkut and Felicis' Head of Founder Success Dasha Maggio. They will discuss what founders should ask for and how focusing on personal development can lead to stronger teams a...2021-12-0223 min
Mission Critical with Lance ChungHarley Finkelstein (President, Shopify): How Are You Future-Proofing Your Business?Harley Finkelstein lives and breathes entrepreneurship. As the president of global e-commerce platform Shopify, he's not only witnessed countless entrepreneurs launch their own companies, he’s had a direct hand in helping them lift off. It’s part of Shopify’s bigger picture to cultivate a thriving and vibrant economic ecosystem by empowering entrepreneurs and the small business community. On today’s episode, Harley joins Lance to talk about the power of entrepreneurship, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and future-proofing your business.XERO: www.xero.com2021-08-0538 min
Founder's JournalEntrepreneurship In All Aspects Of Your Life w/ Shopify's Harley Finkelstein
Recorded live in front of Morning Brew referral program VIPs, I ask Shopify president Harley Finkelstein about his journey from teenage DJ to Employee #20 at Shopify, and now to president of a company with 10,000 employees.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-1622 min
This New WayHow Shopify’s President Builds Highly Effective Teams: Special Anniversary of Supermanagers with Harley Finkelstein (President of Shopify)In our 50th episode of Supermanagers, Harley Finkelstein shares how he builds highly effective teams.
Harley began his first company selling and designing t-shirts when he was just 17 years old. He pursued his law career and worked at a Toronto law firm before deciding to pursue his passion for entrepreneurship. Today, Harley is the President of Shopify.
In this episode, Harley shares how vulnerability is a super power and also talks about self awareness and delegation.
Harley also discusses how he leaves breadcrumbs while recruiting and why you always need to be on...2021-05-2046 minThe Anxious AchieverShopify President Harley Finkelstein on Anxiety and EntrepreneurshipFor Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, anxiety has always been his super power – even when he didn’t know how to put a label on it. Host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Finkelstein about the generational trauma of his grandparents, who survived the Holocaust, the anxiety of starting a business at age 17 to support his family, and how to channel anxiety into action.2021-05-1736 min
The Chase Jarvis LIVE ShowHarley Finkelstein: We're Never Going BackIt's no secret that 2020 has shifted how we do business. Businesses, creators, artists and remote workers had to adapt and innovate in new and expanding ways, accelerating innovation, technology and the internet. Ordering take-out, banking, and even counseling online was no longer a nice-to-have, it was do or die. One person on the front lines of that evolution is my good friend Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, where he is building, championing, and helping other businesses grow. Today, Shopify is one of the the world’s largest eCommerce platforms. Harley founded his first business at 17 years old, and...2021-05-051h 02
Own Your CommerceHarley Finkelstein: Breaking down barriers for independent retailFull Description
Harley Finkelstein joined Shopify in 2010. Originally as a merchant selling t-shirts on the platform. Today he serves as President of the company and his passion for entrepreneurship is as alive as ever. As president of Shopify, Harley's life mission is to empower as many entrepreneurs as he can and remove every barrier to entrepreneurship possible.
What exactly does Harley do on an average day at the office? What are the big challenges Shopify is working on now, and what's in store for Shopify in the future?
In this episode we dive into all th...2021-04-2847 minEcommerce Marketing SchoolA Masterclass In Storytelling With Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein #176Try Privy for FREE todayFollow Ben on TwitterFollow Harley on TwitterBleusaltMike D's BBQEmberGet your copy of The State of Shopify ReportJoin The Ecommerce Marketing CommunityCheck out our book, The Ecommerce Marketing HandbookPrivy storeEcommerce Marketing School is sponsored by Printful.2021-04-1926 min
Behind the Brand with Bryan ElliottEverything You [probably] Don't Know About E-commerce Business | Shopify President, Harley Finkelstein | Podcast series / MarketingHarley Finkelstein is a Canadian businessperson, entrepreneur and public speaker. He is best known as the President of Shopify. He is a board member of CBC, and an advisor to both OMERS Ventures and Felicis Ventures. He is also a Dragon on CBC Dragons' Den, Next Gen Den. Here are my personal favorite Behind the Brand playlists: 1. Behind the Brand full-length episodes: http://bit.ly/BTBfull-length 2. The BEST advice from some of the most successful entrepreneurs: http://bit.ly/supersmartpeople 3. 5 Minutes or less with some of the smartest people on the planet...2021-04-1855 min
DMZ Movers & Shakers4: Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify on the Importance of Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs.Do things, tell people – “If you have something to share with the world, if you have a gift, if you have time, if you have money, if you have particular experiences, I think it is really important to disseminate that and let others leverage those things”. In this episode Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, touches upon the importance of mindfulness, mentorship and paying it forward. In this meaningful discussion, Harley reveals how he’s capitalized on these practices to not only elevate himself but his identity as an entrepreneur. Alongside these topics, Harley discusses the progression of the Canadian E-Commerce landscap...2021-02-0935 min
Evolving for the Next BillionBecoming Shopify | Evolving eCommerce ep.1Today on the show, we have Harley Finkelstein, the President of Shopify. Shopify is a leading global e-commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market and manage a retail business of any size. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Shopify powers over 1 million businesses and more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as AllBirds, GymSharks, PepsiCo, Staples, and many more. Harley has been with the company since 2010. Prior to his current role, Harley founded numerous startups and ecommerce companies. He is currently an advisor to Felicis Ventures. Harley holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from Concordia...2021-01-1349 min
The Modern Retail Podcast'A proxy for independent retail': Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on how retail was revolutionized in 2020It's easy to talk about retail doom and gloom, given a nearly year-long shutdown for brick-and-mortar stores and bankruptcy filings by many big name retailers. But Shopify president Harley Finkelstein is bullish on the sector's resilience and potential -- especially in e-commerce, which has grown by double digits in 2020 (even retail sales generally were up 6.6% in the January to November period this year, if you exclude gas, car and food services)."In many ways Shopify is a proxy for independent retail," Finkelstein said on the Modern Retail Podcast, adding that the four days from Black Friday to...2020-12-1734 min
The Tim Ferriss Show#486: Harley Finkelstein — Tactics and Strategies from Shopify, The Future of Retail, and MoreHarley Finkelstein (@harleyf) is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the President of Shopify. He founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill. Harley is an advisor to Felicis Ventures, and he is one of the “dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den. In 2017, he received the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year award and Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 award, and in 2016 he was inducted into the Order of Ottawa. From 2014 to 2017 Harley was on the board of the C100, and from 2017 to 2020 he was on to the board of directors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).Please en...2020-12-102h 14
Resilient RetailHeatonist on the journey from pushcart to retail stores with Noah Chaimberg and Harley FinkelsteinHeatonist is a New York City based shop that specializes in top shelf hot sauces. Founder and owner of Heatonist, Noah Chaimberg joins us today alongside a special guest, Shopify's President Harley Finkelstein as they discuss meeting each other at summer camp, going from selling hot sauce from a pushcart to two retail locations, and partnering with one of the world's most popular media outlets.2020-12-0100 min
ReinventionEpisode 20: Harley Finkelstein | Entrepreneur & PhilanthropistPresident of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein, joins Arlene on this week’s episode to discuss how being turned down a DJ job at the age of 13 sparked his journey as an entrepreneur and brought him to his current state.Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter.Follow Harley Finkelstein on Twitter.2020-11-1348 min
Resilient RetailHarley Finkelstein on resilience vs. resistanceWhat does the future of retail look like? Is the apocalypse coming? And what makes a retailer resilient? Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify is here to share his thoughts on the state of retail, the difference between resilience and resistance, and how Shopify is deeply invested in brick and mortar merchants.2020-10-1300 min
My First Million#118 with Harley Finkelstein (Shopify's President) - Why You Should Drop Out Of School and Start a Shopify StoreSam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) are joined by Harley Finkelstein (@harleyf) on the pod today. Harley is the COO of Shopify. In today’s episode you’ll hear: Sam and Harley share a hilarious but effective way to recruit senior employees (0:30), Harley gives his background and how he became the COO at Shopify (2:52), Shaan brings to light some interesting emails from the early investment rounds of Shopify (9:30), Harley shares some of the major things he’s seeing in retail during COVID (19:30), Sam asks Harley which companies he’s seen that can be successful on Shopify (30:00), Harley explains how Cardi...2020-10-091h 01Ecommerce Marketing SchoolHow We Got Shopify’s COO To Write The Foreword Of Our Book With 1 TweetWhen we asked Ben who he'd get to write the book foreword in a dream scenario, he said Harley Finkelstein, the COO of Shopify, hands down. But he didn't really think we could make that happen. That's when Dave decided to take matters into his own hands and leverage the power of Twitter to try to get Harley involved. Less than 10 minutes later, Harley was in. Here's how it went down. Head to privy.com/book to join the waitlist with 2,100+ others.2020-09-2205 min
Art of the HustleHarley Finkelstein - Canadian Entrepreneur, COO of Shopify, angel investorHarley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the Chief Operating Officer of Shopify.He founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill. Harley completed his law degree and MBA at the University of Ottawa, where he co-founded the JD/MBA Student Society and the Canadian MBA Oath.Harley is an Advisor to Felicis Ventures and one of the "Dragons" on CBC's Next Gen Den.He recently received the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year Award, Canada's Top 40 Under 40 Award, and was i...2020-08-2547 min
The Interview Dudes Podcast!S6E3 Interview with Harley Finkelstein and Stephen BecktaOur interview with Shopify COO Harley Finkelstein and Ottawa restauranteur Stephen Beckta!2020-08-1925 min
Perfectly Mentored with Jason PortnoyEP66: Harley Finkelstein: Scaling Shopify with Luck, Passion and Love for the CustomerAs hard as it might be to believe, the pandemic we’re experiencing brings opportunities with it, not just tough times - but you’re going to need some inside expertise to make your new ecommerce venture thrive.Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Shopify. He founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill and went on to complete his law degree and MBA at the University of Ottawa, where he co-founded the JD/MBA Student Society and the Canadian MBA Oath. Harley is an Advisor to Feli...2020-07-1655 minPerfectly Mentored with Jason PortnoyEP66: Harley Finkelstein: Scaling Shopify with Luck, Passion and Love for the CustomerAs hard as it might be to believe, the pandemic we’re experiencing brings opportunities with it, not just tough times - but you’re going to need some inside expertise to make your new ecommerce venture thrive.Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Shopify. He founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill and went on to complete his law degree and MBA at the University of Ottawa, where he co-founded the JD/MBA Student Society and the Canadian MBA Oath. Harley is an Advisor to Feli...2020-07-1655 min
The Casey Adams ShowHarley Finkelstein - Becoming The COO of Shopify & Adapting To The New EconomyHarley Finkelstein is a Canadian businessperson, entrepreneur and public speaker. He is best known as the Chief Operating Officer of Shopify. He is a board member of CBC, and an advisor to both OMERS Ventures and Felicis Ventures. He is also a Dragon on CBC Dragons' Den, Next Gen Den. After completing his JD and MBA, Finkelstein worked at a law firm in Toronto for a year. In 2009, Finkelstein met with Tobias Lütke, the co-founder and CEO of Shopify, to discuss opportunities for the company. Finkelstein was hired soon after and was named Shopify's Chief Platform Officer. In December 2014, F...2020-05-2843 min
Six Pixels of Separation PodcastSPOS #720 - Harley Finkelstein On Shopify And The Future of CommerceWelcome to episode #720 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #720 - Host: Mitch Joel. The official bio of Harley Finkelstein is beyond impressive. In 2009, Harley went from being one of Shopify's first merchants (selling t-shirts) to become their Chief Platform Officer. Now, he is the Chief Operating Officer of Shopify. He is on the board on of the CBC and advisor to Omers Ventures and Felicis Ventures. He is also a Dragon on CBC's Dragon's Den - Next Gen Den. He was inducted into the Order of Ottawa in 2016. Shopify i...2020-04-261h 01
Down to BusinessHow Shopify is 'arming the rebels' as Amazon builds its empire (with COO Harley Finkelstein)Black Friday and Cyber Monday are here, along with the onslaught in advertising. We know these shopping holidays, and the holiday season in general, are massive events for major retailers. But what about the entrepreneurs navigating e-commerce? Shopify Chief Operating Officer Harley Finkelstein joins host Emily Jackson to discuss how Shopify is helping businesses in the new direct-to-consumer retail world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-2725 min
DMEXCO PodcastHarley Finkelstein on Shopify’s success and future - DMEXCO Podcast Episode 35Harley Finkelstein (COO Shopify) on plans for the european and german market, what’s special about shopify compared to to other online shop systems, how shopify integrates cross selling, fulfillment and payment and what he learned from his former days DJ’ing running a company like shopify.2019-10-1015 min
The Chase Jarvis LIVE ShowStartup to $15 billion: Finding your life’s work with Shopify’s Harley FinkelsteinHarley Finkelstein bounced from DJ gigs to a t-shirt business to law school before joining a small internet startup in 2009 dedicated to helping creators and entrepreneurs make money doing what they loved. Today, he's the Chief Operating Officer of that same “startup" called Shopify now serving more than 600,000 businesses - and worth more than $15 billion. In this episode we cover a lot of ground - from his early gigs, through struggle, failure, rejection and rebirth…and now thriving. I’ve had the good fortune to know Harley for nearly a decade now and his personal journey is both an i...2019-01-031h 18