Fireside Chat with Shopify's Harley Finkelstein and Hootsuite's Ryan Holmes

​Save the date. We've got 20 minutes to chat about startup life with Shopify President Harley Finkelstein and we're inviting you to listen. Picture this as a live LOI podcast with one of the world's most fascinating builders.

​Who the heck is Harley?

​Harley Finkelstein is a Canadian entrepreneur, lawyer, and the President of Shopify, a leading global e-commerce platform. Born in Montreal, he launched his first business at 17 while studying at McGill University. After earning a JD/MBA from the University of Ottawa, he joined Shopify in 2010, initially as Chief Platform Officer, and became President in 2020. Finkelstein is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and has been instrumental in Shopify's growth. Beyond his corporate role, he's an advisor to venture firms, a former board member of the CBC, and co-founder of Firebelly Tea. His journey reflects a commitment to innovation, mentorship, and community building.

​Who the Heck is Ryan?

​Ryan Holmes is a Canadian tech entrepreneur, investor and founder of Hootsuite, the world's leading social media management platform. He grew up on a farm in Vernon, BC (with no electricityh), founded a paintball business and a pizza restaurant, before he spun out Hootsuite, now a go-to social media management platform used by millions, and also founded the charity League of Innovators, Canada's largest accelerator for founders under the age of 30 with 2,000+ alumni and $1B+ of enterprise value created. He’s also a writer, investor, and big on creating ecosystems, not just products.