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How Shopify’s network of small businesses can take on Amazon
Nilay Patel talks with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify. Shopify makes software that allows businesses of all sizes to set up online stores, and from there it can handle everything from shipping orders to financing loans for expansion. The company went public in 2015, and as online commerce has exploded during the pandemic, it’s been on a tear ever since.
Harley talks about competing with the tech giants, Shopify's content moderation policies, and the future of online retail.
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