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Oct 2024
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The Business Owners with Big L.A. Dreams...

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Shopify on Location is back with another miniseries from our studio in Los Angeles, showcasing some of the most notable founders in the city:

  • Michael Washington, Usal Project
  • Jonathan Grahm, Compartes Chocolatier
  • Michelle Johnson and Ezra Baker, Ghost Town Oats

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