Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke on Building a Better Future

<p>Ryan talks to Shopify CEO and founder Tobias Lütke about his introduction to Stoic philosophy, how Stoicism can be a guide to wealth and power, the importance of builders and entrepreneurs in society, and more.</p><p>Tobias Lütke is the founder of Shopify, a Canadian e-commerce firm that helps companies set up and run online stores. Lutke grew up in Germany and moved to Canada in 2002. Shopify had 1,000,000 businesses in approximately 175 countries using its platform as of January 2021.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>LMNT</a>, the maker of electrolyte drink mixes that help you stay active at home, work, the gym, or anywhere else. Electrolytes are a key part of a happy, healthy body. Right now you can receive a free <a href='https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>LMNT</a> Sample Pack for only $5 for shipping. To claim this exclusive deal you must go to <a href='http://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic'>drinkLMNT.com/dailystoic</a>. Get your FREE Sample Pack now. If you don’t love it, they will refund your $5 no questions asked.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='http://stamps.com'>stamps.com</a>, a secure Internet mailing solution to print postage using your computer. <a href='http://stamps.com'>Stamps.com</a> allows you to mail and ship anytime, anywhere right from your computer. Use the promo code, STOIC, to get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to <a href='http://stamps.com'>Stamps.com</a>, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in STOIC.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='https://getfittrack.com/stoic'>FitTrack</a>, the best way to calculate your body’s composition accurately, reliably, and consistently. The Dara Smart Scale syncs with the free <a href='https://getfittrack.com/stoic'>FitTrack</a> App so all of your health insights are saved in one place. Go to <a href='http://getfittrack.com/stoic'>fittrack.com/stoic