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John Rood found that founders who planned their post-exit life well in advance were significantly happier. It's vital to consider life after the business. Tune in to the full episode for more.

To trust people better, one must first learn to trust oneself. The ability to articulate thoughts, hold people accountable, and find the right individuals makes delegation easier. convergence.fm/episode/why-mo…

Shopify's non-R&D teams are using Cursor daily, connecting to data via MCP servers. Sales can access calendars, Salesforce, & GitHub for insights. Support uses Scout to identify top merchant frustrations. Tune in for the full episode to learn more.

A dependable and strategic chief product officer is important for business owners interested in technology enablement. Tune in to the full episode. convergence.fm/episode/why-mo…

Shopify leverages an LLM-proxy to improve its platform with valuable data most companies overlook. Farhan Thawar, Head of Engineering, shares how this makes tools smarter for everyone. Tune in to the full episode for more! Links in bio.

Vibe coding can be addictive, distracting founders from customer conversations. Is your project a hobby or a business? Tune in to learn 5 tests to determine if your AI app has real potential. Links in bio.

Duolingo's growth team achieved significant results through focused efforts on retention, monetization, virality, and acquisition. Their onboarding funnel optimization alone led to a double-digit difference on day one. convergence.fm/episode/why-mo…

Consider the cost of being wrong before overthinking product and architecture decisions. Hear Tommy Högström (ex-Spotify) share his insights. convergence.fm/episode/ai-str…

John Rood shares a key lesson in growing a business: hire really good people who have done it before. Tune in to the full episode for more insights!

Vision and strategy are crucial for leaders, benefiting both generalists and specialists navigating the AI landscape. Tune in to the full episode with Growth Product Expert, Jayson Robinson! convergence.fm/episode/why-mo…

What if an LLM could rewrite Shopify's codebase using modern design, cloud, and ML? Imagine the gains in performance, simplicity, and maintainability. Tune in to the full episode to learn more.

Tune in to the full episode with John Rood to hear about testing and discovery for business owners interested in technology enablement. Links in bio.

Software creation is becoming democratic. People can now build software to solve problems without needing coding bootcamps or universities. Tune in to the full episode to learn more. Links in bio.

At Shopify, engineers are learning the mastery of 10,000 prompts. Instead of inspecting and fixing, people continually prompt. LLMs aren't good at elegant design patterns yet. Listen to the full episode! Links in bio.

Hiring high-agency candidates can be challenging. Workshop-style interviews help surface candidates who can bring clarity to ambiguity, prioritize actions, and adjust based on new information. convergence.fm/episode/why-mo…

Tune into our episode with Tommy Högstrom to hear about bridging finance and product at Shopify to drive decisions with clarity. Links in bio. convergence.fm/episode/ai-str…

Being AI-native at Shopify means knowing when AI is mandatory, optional, or to be avoided. Knowing when to use AI is critical for business owners interested in tech enablement. Tune in to the full episode for insights. Links in bio.

Building apps during evenings instead of marketing? Polishing instead of validating? This episode is for you. Discover the critical steps to building a real business beyond the joy of vibe coding.

Companies should hire younger talent, even in the AI era. They are AI native. You'll learn more from the interns than they contribute. They push your full-timers. Tune in to the full episode. Links in bio.

Shopify encourages AI use but also expects mastery of the basics. It's about knowing when power tools are overkill and hand tools are the answer. Farhan Thawar shares insights. Tune in for the full episode. Links in bio.