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β˜•οΈπŸ“±πŸ§—πŸΌπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Biz Ops @ Shopify
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There is a tension for any platform builder -- do you build features your customers need or tools that enable developers? Perhaps platforms are justified in absorbing ecosystem functionality only when doing so improves the customer experience or long-term viability, not when it merely suppresses competition.
Platform trust
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Platform trust
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Rockin’ a new Home Screen going into January. Big icons, no noise.
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My TRMNL Toronto Waste schedule plugin is now refreshed for 2026.
TRMNL
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TRMNL
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It seems like people picking up secondhand Vision Pros enjoy them much more than original buyers. All but confirms that pricing was the barrier. But that can be solved over time.
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Update: There are now six squirrels congregating in my garden. We’re going the wrong way.
Get a smart bird feeder for my Shopify staff Christmas gift. Expect all the birds. Get 24 hours of this chonk annihilating the fresh bird seed I put out.
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One of the simplest things you can do for any team is define a prioritization framework. Six rows and three columns, written once and reused daily.
Defining priorities
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Defining priorities
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At Shopify, we have an internal platform called Quick. You get identity and auth, database creation, LLM gateways, BigQuery access, and more all out of the box. Anyone can ship a tool in minutes. But really it’s letting everyone cosplay as a product manager and software engineer. Every single person is learning tha...
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Get a smart bird feeder for my Shopify staff Christmas gift. Expect all the birds. Get 24 hours of this chonk annihilating the fresh bird seed I put out.
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Master of craft.
[HOONIGAN] Gymkhana 2025: Aussie Shred β€” Travis Pastrana Does the IMPOSSIBLE in a Subaru Brat
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[HOONIGAN] Gymkhana 2025: Aussie Shred β€” Travis Pastrana Does the IMPOSSIBLE in a Subaru Brat
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We’re quickly finding out which roles are basically an index.html, a database, and a couple .js files if you’re feeling extra fancy.
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Bevel must be a prime candidate for Apple to acquire. They’ve really nailed the iOS health experience. Their LLM insights are genuinely good too.
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With BFCM β€˜25 wrapped, I’ve officially hit two years at Shopify. It’s been fast, intense, and genuinely fun. Grateful for the team, proud of what we’ve shipped, and excited for what we’re gonna build next.
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I started the prepend-and-review note a few weeks ago. It’s so simple but so effective. One super-note for everything - you never have to think about systems or apps.
The append-and-review note
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The append-and-review note
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I want the future where Apple makes these.
Introducing Even G2 and R1. Get Ready to Wear the Future
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Introducing Even G2 and R1. Get Ready to Wear the Future
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I’ve been using the free version of Picnic for about a week to review my photos. Got back 1GB of iCloud space but also reminded of so many memories. Use my code "PMSZC" to earn 1,000 swipes for us both. Tap the 🎁 icon on the home screen to head to the Rewards page. You’ll find a place to redeem your invite code there.
My gift to you β€” a clean camera roll (finally!) 🎁
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My gift to you β€” a clean camera roll (finally!) 🎁