John Rood shares a story about learning to trust his sales team and empower their leader by staying out of the way. It enabled him to focus on higher-leverage activities. Tune in to the full episode for more.
AI-generated code is currently in its 'drunk intern' phase, requiring careful oversight and guardrails. But this is rapidly evolving towards elegant, phenomenal code. Tune in to the full episode for more. Links in bio.
John Rood found that founders who planned their post-exit life well in advance were significantly happier. It's vital to consider life after the business. Tune in to the full episode for more.
To trust people better, one must first learn to trust oneself. The ability to articulate thoughts, hold people accountable, and find the right individuals makes delegation easier. https://t.co/emY0FPjFAe
Shopify's non-R&D teams are using Cursor daily, connecting to data via MCP servers. Sales can access calendars, Salesforce, & GitHub for insights. Support uses Scout to identify top merchant frustrations. Tune in for the full episode to learn more.
A dependable and strategic chief product officer is important for business owners interested in technology enablement. Tune in to the full episode. https://t.co/emY0FPjFAe
Shopify leverages an LLM-proxy to improve its platform with valuable data most companies overlook. Farhan Thawar, Head of Engineering, shares how this makes tools smarter for everyone. Tune in to the full episode for more! Links in bio.
Vibe coding can be addictive, distracting founders from customer conversations. Is your project a hobby or a business? Tune in to learn 5 tests to determine if your AI app has real potential. Links in bio.
Duolingo's growth team achieved significant results through focused efforts on retention, monetization, virality, and acquisition. Their onboarding funnel optimization alone led to a double-digit difference on day one. https://t.co/emY0FPjFAe
Consider the cost of being wrong before overthinking product and architecture decisions. Hear Tommy Högström (ex-Spotify) share his insights. https://t.co/8gtPJYXLKT
Vision and strategy are crucial for leaders, benefiting both generalists and specialists navigating the AI landscape. Tune in to the full episode with Growth Product Expert, Jayson Robinson!
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What if an LLM could rewrite Shopify's codebase using modern design, cloud, and ML? Imagine the gains in performance, simplicity, and maintainability. Tune in to the full episode to learn more.
Software creation is becoming democratic. People can now build software to solve problems without needing coding bootcamps or universities. Tune in to the full episode to learn more. Links in bio.
At Shopify, engineers are learning the mastery of 10,000 prompts. Instead of inspecting and fixing, people continually prompt. LLMs aren't good at elegant design patterns yet. Listen to the full episode! Links in bio.
Hiring high-agency candidates can be challenging. Workshop-style interviews help surface candidates who can bring clarity to ambiguity, prioritize actions, and adjust based on new information.
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Tune into our episode with Tommy Högstrom to hear about bridging finance and product at Shopify to drive decisions with clarity. Links in bio.
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Being AI-native at Shopify means knowing when AI is mandatory, optional, or to be avoided. Knowing when to use AI is critical for business owners interested in tech enablement. Tune in to the full episode for insights. Links in bio.
Building apps during evenings instead of marketing? Polishing instead of validating? This episode is for you. Discover the critical steps to building a real business beyond the joy of vibe coding.