The Future of Retail “Arming the Rebels!” with Tobi Lütke, CEO/Founder of Shopify.com - Escape Velocity Show #16

This podcast episode features an interview with Toby Lutke, co-founder of Shopify, who shares his perspective on various aspects of entrepreneurship and the success of Shopify. Lutke emphasizes the importance of passion for programming and a wide range of interests in achieving success. He discusses Shopify's mission to make entrepreneurship easy and common, and the company's journey of continuous improvement and expansion. The episode also explores the significance of building a culture of continuous improvement within a company, the role of hiring diverse individuals, and the impact of neurodiversity on company performance. Additionally, it highlights Shopify's focus on developer efficiency and the importance of reducing friction in entrepreneurship. Overall, the episode provides insights into the key factors that have contributed to Shopify's success and its impact on entrepreneurship.