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How Shopify Became the Backbone of E-Commerce
In this episode of Startup Stories, Lucas and Luna explore how Shopify grew from a small snowboard shop's online store to powering millions of businesses worldwide. They focus on the pivotal decision in 2015 when Shopify launched its app ecosystem and payment gateway, transforming from a simple website builder into a full-commerce platform. By 2026, Shopify processes over $200 billion in gross merchandise volume annually. The hosts discuss how CEO Tobias Lütke's developer-first mindset and the company's controversial shift into logistics with the 2022 Deliverr acquisition…
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