Chapter
Growing Companies and Communities
16:52 - 24:22 (07:30)
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the natural graduation of companies and the process of "adult supervision", while reflecting on the Canadian-based tech company, Shopify, which continues to grow with a community far outside of Silicon Valley.
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The company has a market cap of around 120 to 130 billion but the number of employees is over 6,000.
16:52 - 20:40 (03:48)
Summary
The company has a market cap of around 120 to 130 billion but the number of employees is over 6,000. They were about to raise their series A funding.
ChapterGrowing Companies and Communities
Episode#486: Harley Finkelstein — Tactics and Strategies from Shopify, The Future of Retail, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
As companies grow, it becomes difficult to maintain a sense of humility and avoid arrogance.
20:40 - 22:23 (01:42)
Summary
As companies grow, it becomes difficult to maintain a sense of humility and avoid arrogance. Staying grounded and focusing on constant self-improvement is key to success.
ChapterGrowing Companies and Communities
Episode#486: Harley Finkelstein — Tactics and Strategies from Shopify, The Future of Retail, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on the value of building a tech company outside of Silicon Valley, highlighting the issue of "tall poppy syndrome" in some regions and the benefits of being located in a less-saturated market.
22:23 - 24:22 (01:59)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the value of building a tech company outside of Silicon Valley, highlighting the issue of "tall poppy syndrome" in some regions and the benefits of being located in a less-saturated market.