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Oct 29
1h 9m

Harley Finkelstein: President of Shopify...

The Gstaad Guy
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The Gstaad Guy sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify and one of the most influential voices in modern entrepreneurship, to discuss how technology is redefining capitalism by empowering anyone, anywhere, to start and scale a business. From equipping first-time founders to run their own stores, to enabling global brands to reach millions, Har ... Show More
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