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DOJ vs. Fed Chair, Apple Repositions Vision Pro, Ben Thompson Joins | Tyler Cowen, Harley Finkelstein, Andrew Feldman, Nathan Nwachuku, Anastasios Angelopoulos
Sign up for TBPN’s daily newsletter at TBPN.com(00:33) - We Are Jerome Powell (02:08) - DOJ Opens Criminal Probe into FED Chair (04:15) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (11:42) - Apple's Vision Pro Strategy (26:52) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (29:54) - Ben Thompson, founder of Stratechery, is a technology and media analyst known for his in-depth analysis of tech industry strategies. In the conversation, he critiques Apple's Vision Pro, emphasizing that its immersive potential is undermined by overproduced content and unnecessary production elements. Thompson advocates for a more straightforward approach, suggesting that simply placing cameras courtside at live events would pr...
2026-01-13
3h 21
Bloomberg Talks
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein Talks Consumer Spending
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein tells Bloomberg Technology that Black Friday sales surged 25% to $6.2 billion, driven by nearly 70 million shoppers, strong U.S. demand, rising cross-border orders and a shift toward home-focused buying this season. He speaks with hosts Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-01
06 min
TBPN
Black Friday Gigastream with Shopify | Harley Finkelstein, Noel Mack, Sara Foster, Sean Frank, Kat Cole, Peter Rahal, Farhan Thawar, Torin Herndon, Kevin Harwood, Nish Samantray, Bené Eaton, Brian Keller
(06:32) - Harley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify, helping lead the company’s global commerce strategy and long-term vision. He works closely with founders, brands, and entrepreneurs building businesses on the platform. Harley is also a prominent voice on entrepreneurship and the future of retail. (36:06) - Noel Mack is the Chief Brand Officer (CBO) of Gymshark, responsible for the company’s global brand, creative, and community strategy. He has helped shape Gymshark into a culturally resonant fitness and lifestyle brand. Noel is known for his focus on creators, storytelling, and social-first marketing. (47:34) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (59:35) - Sara Foster is the...
2025-11-29
3h 20
Squawk Pod
Black Friday with Shopify & Amazon 11/28/25
Black Friday kicks off the official holiday shopping season. Shopify president Harley Finkelstein shares his platform’s real-time shopping data and highlights the shifting trends among shoppers in 2025. So far this Black Friday, consumers are buying skincare, athletic wear, and vitamins and supplements. On Amazon, the platform’s head of Prime Video U.S. global sports and advertising Jay Marine discusses Black Friday football streams and holiday shopping deals. CNBC’s senior retail reporter Courtney Reagan is covering the holiday from a New Jersey mall; though the cadence of shopping has shifted over the years, Reagan reports on the longsta...
2025-11-28
29 min
If You Know You Know
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Montreal Vibes with Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein
This week on If You Know, You Know, I’m joined by someone who needs no introduction, Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, longtime entrepreneur, and genuinely one of the most generous mentors in the business world.Harley doesn’t just talk about success he teaches it. In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to build and scale an iconic global brand, how to stay creative in a fast-changing world, and why mentorship, community, and taking smart risks matter more than ever.From early career lessons to leadership insights, Montreal influence to real talk...
2025-11-26
51 min
The Gstaad Guy Podcast
Harley Finkelstein: President of Shopify – Democratising Entrepreneurship, Empowering Founders, & the Tools That Build Global Businesses
The Gstaad Guy sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify and one of the most influential voices in modern entrepreneurship, to discuss how technology is redefining capitalism by empowering anyone, anywhere, to start and scale a business. From equipping first-time founders to run their own stores, to enabling global brands to reach millions, Harley shares how Shopify is democratising opportunity and lowering the cost of failure, making entrepreneurship more accessible than ever before.The conversation explores the ambition required to build at scale, the obsession with sharpening one’s craft, and the emotional reality of operating a...
2025-10-29
1h 09
Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief with Cameron Herold
Ep.517- FAN FAVORITE | Harley Finkelstein – Inside the $100B Growth Strategy That Built Shopify
What does it take to help build one of the most influential e-commerce companies in the world?In this Fan Favorite episode, Cameron Herold sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President and COO of Shopify, to revisit one of the most downloaded and talked-about conversations in the show’s history.Harley shares his journey from law school student to serial entrepreneur to becoming the operational powerhouse behind Shopify’s global rise. He opens up about working alongside founder Tobias Lütke, building the company’s culture from the inside out, and leading through rapid growth and constan...
2025-10-09
46 min
Hub Podcasts
Harley Finkelstein on how Canada can become a 'Founder Nation'
Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, discusses the company's remarkable growth story, what it reveals about the strengths and shortcomings of Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how Canada’s unique advantages — including world-class talent, a collaborative culture, and lower barriers to entry — ultimately position it to become a global entrepreneurship powerhouse. This episode was made possible by Shopify and the generosity of viewers like you. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https...
2025-09-30
39 min
The Anxious Achiever
Why Anxiety Can Be Your Superpower with Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein
Behind every bold move is often a quiet fear. In this episode, I sit down with Shopify President Harley Finkelstein to talk about how anxiety has shaped his path from navigating family financial loss as a teenager to leading one of the world’s most influential platforms for entrepreneurs. Harley explains how to view anxiety not as a flaw, but as a tool that sharpens foresight, fuels ambition, and prepares you for what others can’t see. He also shares how to build your team that balances your energy and why vulnerability in leadership is your strength. Get ready to t...
2025-09-11
35 min
Founder2Founder with Aaron Spivak
The 3 Traits Every High-Growth Brand Shares, According to Shopify’s President Harley Finkelstein
In this special episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, for a no-fluff, behind-the-scenes conversation recorded live with over 100 Founders Club members. Harley unpacks the deep connection between personal identity and building lasting companies, while discussing how founders can grow smarter and why success demands unshakable character and long-term thinking.This isn’t a surface-level chat, Harley dives into the psychological drivers behind great founders, how AI is changing hiring and operations, and why you should fire yourself before it’s too late. He shares tactical insights on platform strategy, what...
2025-08-27
58 min
TBPN
Marc Andreessen on M&A, AI Ads & His Advice for Young VCs, Shopify's Harley Post-Earnings, Google's Genie 3 Potential & More | Marc Andreessen, Harley Finkelstein, Anton Osika, Thomas Dohmke, Alex Jacobson, Nicolas Kopp
(01:41) - Timeline (04:28) - How Serious is Google's Genie 3 Model? (22:42) - The 5-Level Framework for Robotics (40:35) - Cerebras Proves it Can Actually Work (48:36) - Timeline (01:26:53) - Marc Andreessen is an American entrepreneur, software engineer, and venture capitalist. He is best known as the co-creator of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser, and co-founder of Netscape Communications. Andreessen later co-founded the influential venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), which has backed companies like Facebook, Airbnb, Coinbase, and OpenAI. A prominent voice in Silicon Valley, he's known for his essays on technology, including the viral "Software is Eating the...
2025-08-06
3h 23
The Ben Mulroney Show
Talking Canadian tech with Shopify president Harley Finkelstein
- Harley Finkelstein, Shopify President If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Ben Mulroney Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/bms Also, on youtube -- https://www.youtube.com/@BenMulroneyShow Follow Ben on Twitter/X at https://x.com/BenMulroney Insta: @benmulroneyshow Twitter: @benmulroneyshow TikTok: @benmulroneyshow Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-07-15
21 min
The Knowledge Project
Harley Finkelstein: You Must Requalify for Your Role, Every Year
Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein reveals the one standard that actually scales your career and your family. Harley shares why stepping down as COO was his hardest choice, the family motto that guides his daughters, and what makes someone good at storytelling. They discuss AI's real advantage, the calendar system that keeps him accountable, and how he maintains high standards. If this gives you one standard to raise your team—or your family—share it with a friend who needs to hear it today. ------------ About Harley: Harley Finkelstein is the Pr...
2025-07-08
1h 47
The Hard Part with Evan McCann
Harley Finkelstein from Shopify
In this episode, host Evan sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, to discuss the unique journey of entrepreneurship in Canada. Harley shares insights on the importance of ambition, the role of storytelling in business, and the challenges and opportunities for Canadian entrepreneurs. The conversation also touches on Shopify's growth, the decision to go public, and the cultural nuances that shape Canadian business. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on innovation, ambition, and the future of commerce.SupportersFloatBloom SR&EDVanHack
2025-06-17
54 min
My First Million
“$100M dollar brands are being built for boring products” - Harley Finkelstein of Shopify
Episode 715: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Harley Finkelstein ( https://x.com/harleyf ) about boring products that could be worth $100M. — Show Notes: (0:00) Disrupting boring products (15:05) Swiss Army knife founders (21:42) "People only remember your weird" (31:45) Considering an exit (39:32) Becoming a better storyteller (46:17) Shopify's leaked memo about AI (51:26) Biohacking Longevity — Links: • Shopify - https://shopify.com/ • Touchland - https://touchland...
2025-06-12
1h 00
TBPN
Daniel P. Driscoll, General Randy A. George, Gary Vaynerchuk, Harley Finkelstein, Delian Asparouhov, Will Ahmed, Adam Porter-Price, Jack Altman, David Haber, Alex at Hallow
TBPN.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.com
2025-05-08
3h 51
"Modern Relationships"
Lindsay Taub & Harley Finkelstein: How to Build a Ride or Die Partnership
In 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...
2025-04-25
59 min
OPERATORS
E100: Harley on Operators
00:00 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-commerce
2025-03-12
1h 11
"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg
E119: Free Trade, AI Integration, and Shopify Q4 Results w/ Shopify President Harley Finkelstein
Erik 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...
2025-02-20
55 min
Flagship Podcast
North Star | Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify
Harley 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...
2025-02-14
44 min
Podcast
Entrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To Success
Rich is joined by Shopify President Harley Finkelstein to discuss democratizing commerce and turning anxiety into entrepreneurial fuel.
2024-12-16
2h 14
The Rich Roll Podcast
Entrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To Success
Rich is joined by Shopify President Harley Finkelstein to discuss democratizing commerce and turning anxiety into entrepreneurial fuel.
2024-12-16
2h 14
The Rich Roll Podcast
Entrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To Success
Harley 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...
2024-12-16
2h 09
The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore
Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify
This 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.
2024-12-02
39 min
The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore
Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify
This 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.
2024-12-02
39 min
FYI - For Your Innovation
Empowering Entrepreneurs: AI And Shopify’s Vision With Harley Finkelstein
In 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...
2024-11-21
44 min
Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Shopify President: The Golden Age of Entrepreneurship Has Arrived | Harley Finkelstein
Harley 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...
2024-11-14
57 min
Rich Habits Podcast
86: Building a $100B Company (Shopify) w/ Harley Finkelstein
In 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...
2024-10-14
51 min
Marketing Operators
E026: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Founder Mode, Chaos Monkeys & The Future of Shopify
This 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...
2024-09-24
1h 02
The BetaKit Podcast Channel
Harley 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.
2024-09-08
58 min
After Earnings
Shopify: Bridging Online and Offline Retail with President Harley Finkelstein
Katie 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. $SHOP00:00 START 01:52 Shopify's Evolution and Growth03:42 Empowering Entrepreneurs and Large Enterprises06:02 The Future of Retail and Co...
2024-08-14
41 min
"World of DaaS"
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein - The Ecommerce Entrepreneur Class
Harley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify ($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...
2024-06-18
54 min
Meaningful People
Harley Finkelstein | President of Shopify BREAKS HIS SILENCE On Antisemitism
Harley 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 the C100...
2024-06-08
28 min
Voices of Impact
Shopify, Innovation, and Heritage: Harley Finkelstein
Harley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify, an e-commerce company headquartered in Ontario
2024-05-29
23 min
Dark Mode with John Coyle
Mr. Beast Reveals Twitter Video Earnings (Seems Like a Scam), Harley Finkelstein w/Founders of Beis and Glossier, Adult Legos, and More
Today'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...
2024-01-23
52 min
C-Suite Intelligence
14. High-Performance Coaching – A Conversation with Harley Finkelstein of Shopify
Special 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.
2023-12-19
29 min
Up Arrow Podcast
The Future of eCommerce With Shopify's President: Harley Finkelstein
Harley 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 served on...
2023-12-05
34 min
The Path with Ryan Roslansky
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on networking and building a personal board of directors
Harley 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...
2023-11-14
24 min
Chew on This - Digestable DTC Content
Transforming RETAIL: How Shopify is Crafting the Future of E-Commerce with Harley Finkelstein
Harley 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...
2023-11-09
30 min
Inspired with Alexa von Tobel
Flashback: How to build a 100-year company with Harley Finkelstein
Harley 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...
2023-11-08
31 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 E252
Growing 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...
2023-10-30
1h 07
Big Shot
Why Jews Are Entrepreneurs By Necessity
Did 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. — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:25) The tidal wave analogy (03:30) Why are so m...
2023-10-19
20 min
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Moment 130: Shopify's President: The 1 Skill You MUST Have To Thrive In Business: Harley Finkelstein
In 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 The Full Episode H...
2023-10-06
16 min
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Moment 130: Shopify's President: The 1 Skill You MUST Have To Thrive In Business: Harley Finkelstein
In 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...
2023-10-06
17 min
Big Shot
Winning Big with Chutzpah: Lessons from the Titans of Entrepreneurship
Looking 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...
2023-08-03
26 min
Big Shot
An 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...
2023-06-29
1h 00
First Move with Julia Chatterley
Featured interview: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein
Data 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...
2023-05-18
47 min
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Shopify 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, powering over 1 millio...
2023-05-08
1h 46
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Shopify 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...
2023-05-08
1h 49
The Startup Ideas Podcast
Making the Most Out of Life and Business with the President of Shopify
Today 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...
2023-04-13
36 min
Big Shot
The Man Who Brought Baseball to Canada and Founded Birthright: Charles Bronfman
Some 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. — Where To Find Big Shot: Website: bigshot.show YouTube: https://w...
2023-03-30
29 min
The Danny Miranda Podcast
#333: Harley Finkelstein – Shopify President On Mentorship, Anxiety, Loss, MrBeast, & Storytelling
Harley 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...
2023-03-24
58 min
The Anxious Achiever
Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein is an Anxious Achiever
Harley 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...
2023-01-04
35 min
TechCheck
Black Friday Ecommerce Expectations, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein & Apple’s Holiday Quarter 11/25/22
Our 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...
2022-11-25
44 min
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast
How Harley Finkelstein Went From Shopify's Earliest User to its President
This 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...
2022-11-15
54 min
Inspired with Alexa von Tobel
How to Build a 100-Year Company with Harley Finkelstein
Harley 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...
2022-10-26
30 min
Limited Supply
S1 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 Business
In 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...
2022-10-11
45 min
The Kara Goldin Show
301 Harley Finkelstein: President of Shopify
Harley 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...
2022-10-10
48 min
Limited Supply
S1 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...
2022-10-05
39 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnow
Campus 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...
2022-10-04
47 min
Limited Supply
S1 E11: Shopify Part 1: Harley Finkelstein Answers Your Shopify Questions
Welcome 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...
2022-09-28
1h 07
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Harley Finkelstein - Building the Entrepreneurship Company
My 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...
2022-09-13
1h 08
The Rational Reminder Podcast
Asynchronous 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...
2022-08-25
1h 07
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan
418: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Building the World’s #1 Ecommerce Platform
Harley 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...
2022-07-29
52 min
The Times Tech Podcast
Shopify'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.
2022-06-24
42 min
North Star with Ellin Bessner
Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein wants to bring Jewish life back to downtown Ottawa
Four 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...
2022-06-21
14 min
The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore
Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify
On 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.
2022-06-20
39 min
The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore
Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify
On 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.
2022-06-20
39 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
20VC: 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...
2022-05-04
36 min
The Madhappy Podcast
48: Harley Finkelstein on Entrepreneurship, Immigration, and Anxiety
Welcome 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...
2022-04-28
39 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
20VC: 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...
2022-03-07
49 min
TechCheck
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Earnings, Colorado’s Crypto Push & CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on Cybersecurity
We start today’s show sharing highlights from our Deirdre Bosa’s recent interview with Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky after the rental company’s latest earnings beat the Street. Then, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein breaks down the e-commerce firm’s Q4 results, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney covers Colorado’s push to start accepting cryptocurrency for taxes. Next, our Jon Fortt recaps his conversation with Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian, focusing on earnings and how a rising rate environment could affect the platform. Later, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Co-Founder and CEO George Kurtz also joins to discuss last year’s uptick in ra...
2022-02-16
44 min
The Startup Ideas Podcast
Forget Zero-Sum, Be Positive-Sum with Harley Finkelstein
Shopify 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...
2022-02-10
1h 18
Ecommerce Marketing School
Storytelling Secrets: What You Can Learn From Shopify's Harley Finkelstein #350
Try 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.
2021-12-27
27 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors
SaaStr 502: Why Founders Should Prioritize Personal Development with Shopify President, Harley Finkelstein
There 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...
2021-12-02
23 min
Mission Critical with Lance Chung
Harley 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.com
2021-08-05
38 min
Founder's Journal
Entrepreneurship 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/adchoices
2021-07-16
22 min
This New Way
How 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...
2021-05-20
46 min
The Anxious Achiever
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on Anxiety and Entrepreneurship
For 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.
2021-05-17
35 min
The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
Harley Finkelstein: We're Never Going Back
It'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 d...
2021-05-05
1h 02
Own Your Commerce
Harley Finkelstein: Breaking down barriers for independent retail
Full 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...
2021-04-28
47 min
Ecommerce Marketing School
A Masterclass In Storytelling With Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein #176
Try 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.
2021-04-19
26 min
Behind the Brand with Bryan Elliott
Everything You [probably] Don't Know About E-commerce Business | Shopify President, Harley Finkelstein | Podcast series / Marketing
Harley 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...
2021-04-18
55 min