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“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.” quote by Tobias Lutke
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“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.”

Tobias Lutke

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.

Key Takeaway

Hire and empower capable people.

Themes

teambuilding leadership growth

Mood

inspirational practical

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • startup scaling
  • product development
  • company culture
  • talent acquisition

Key Concepts

human capital network effects

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify truly smart talent?
  • What structures keep them effective?
A Different Perspective

Great teams need strong vision and management.

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