Building Quote by Tobias Lutke
“It's this concept of 'just fill up a building of smart people.' It sounds so basic, but honestly it might just be the secret behind Shopify's success. We just do that and get out of the way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Shopify Founder, 2020
Building a team of talented people is a core driver of company success.
In simple terms: Smart teams fuel success.
Hire and empower capable people.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup scaling
- product development
- company culture
- talent acquisition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify truly smart talent?
- What structures keep them effective?
Great teams need strong vision and management.