The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and president of Shopify. Harley was store #137 when he started on Shopify as a merchant in 2009. After law school, he joined the team at Shopify and helped build it into the world’s #1 ecommerce platform. In 2021, the Shopify ecosystem generated $440B in economic value. For Harley, the success of Shopify all comes down to a belief that entrepreneurship is the greatest equalizer on the planet. 

 

Listen to Nathan and Harley discuss: 

  • Starting his first business at 17 
  • How he supported his family by selling t-shirts 
  • Why he went to law school to be a better entrepreneur
  • Meeting Tobias Lütke at a coffee shop in Ottawa 
  • The early days of Shopify and the Build a Business Competition
  • Why he started a tea business on Shopify store in 2021
  • Why he looks for obsessiveness when angel investing in companies 
  • The importance of self-awareness as an entrepreneur
  • And much more ecommerce wisdom…

 

 

 

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Jamie Kern Lima spent 2 years pitching QVC for a segment to promote her business, IT Cosmetics. She was about to go bankrupt when she finally got her shot on the network. But moments before going on air, she went off-script. The decision changed her business and the beauty industry forever. Jamie built IT Cosmetics into a multi-billion dollar empire centered on authenticity before it was a buzzword. She became the first woman CEO in L’Oréal’s history and has written a book, Believe IT: How to Go From Underestimated to Unstoppable, about her incredible journey from the brink of bankruptcy to billionaire CEO. 

 

Listen to Nathan and Jamie discuss: 

  • Creating IT Cosmetics as a solution for her skin condition rosacea
  • Sketching out a business plan while on her honeymoon 
  • How to dig deep into your “why” 
  • Creating a brand around an approachable beauty image
  • Going off-script on her first QVC segment 
  • The importance of her authenticity as a spokesperson
  • Transition planning and selling to L’Oréal 
  • And more female founder inspiration…

 

 

 

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How did Ed Mylett gain 3 million social media followers without spending a dollar on ads? Authenticity. Ed is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, performance coach, and speaker. He landed on the Forbes 50 wealthiest under 50, and was recognized as one of the wealthiest self-made people in the world in his 30s. His recently published book, The Power of One More, will help you learn why you're closer to your dreams and goals than you think. 

 

Listen to Nathan and Ed discuss:

  • How to read people and listen intently 
  • Learning the "power of one" philosophy from his father's sobriety journey
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome and failure in the finance world
  • Lessons from his new book, The Power of One More
  • Becoming friends with his hero Tony Robbins
  • Building a media empire from scratch 
  • Balancing 17 different companies
  • And much more business mindset advice…

 

 

 

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Everyone kept telling Phil Hutcheon “that's just how it is” when it comes to the absurd processing fees for concert tickets. That's why Phil started Dice, a platform for fans to see the musicians they love in the most hassle-free way possible. Since its launch in 2013, Dice has raised over $100M in capital, has more than 380 workers, and is expanding its services globally. From testing the business idea with a fake company to phone calls with Kayne West, Hutcheon built Dice into a commerce engine for the music industry.

 

Listen to Nathan and Phil discuss: 

  • Why he rejected a promotion to start a career in music 
  • Building the Modular Records sound through legendary parties
  • Bootstrapping his music management company Deadly People 
  • Testing a ticketing model with a fake company
  • Scoring the first contracts for Dice
  • Why it took 3.5 years to build out Dice’s discovery feature
  • Working with artists like Adele and Kayne West
  • Raising over $100M in capital after a slow start
  • And much more fundraising advice…

 

 

 

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Brittany Stewart is the cofounder of BURST Oral Care, one of the fastest-growing ecommerce businesses in the United States. She met her cofounder, Hamish Khayat, through a mutual friend, and it was a match made in startup heaven. Hamish had a revolutionary toothbrush prototype, and Brittany had the skills to make it a business. 

 

After 3 years of attending dental conventions across the country, Brittany built BURST into a community of 30K dental ambassadors. Her ultimate goal–put a BURST product in every bathroom in America. 

 

Listen to Nathan and Brittany discuss: 

  • Bringing Hamish’s electric toothbrush prototype to life
  • Why they felt like rock stars at their first dental convention
  • How showcasing their ambassadors in ads doubled their growth
  • Why customer service is the most important part of their business
  • Working with influencers like the Kardashians
  • Why clarity is the most valuable leadership trait 
  • Hiring people based on personality over skills
  • Why the giving is an investment in the business 
  • And much more subscription-based business advice…

 

 

 

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