ACQ2: How to Live in Everyone Else's Future (with Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke)

In this episode of Acquired, Ben and David interview Tobi Lutke, the founder and CEO of Shopify, about the platform shift presented by AI and its implications for the future. Tobi discusses his methods for evaluating AI models, the importance of abstraction in software, and how AI can help businesses achieve their visions. He shares insights on building tools that raise the floor without lowering the ceiling, the significance of living in the "relative future," and the need for humans to integrate AI as instruments to enhance their capabilities. The conversation also explores the differences between founder-led and managerial companies, the importance of leadership, and the value of creating a company culture that encourages innovation and adaptation.