Shopify's CEO says companies that hire founders often make a big mistake: Don't 'put them in like founder day care'

Shopify CEO says companies often undervalue founders and put them in a corner.

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• Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke said companies undervalue founders' experience and leadership.
• Lütke said he elevated the founders of Shopify's acquisitions during the pandemic.
• He said that he asks potential hires: "Have you started a company before?"

Don't put your best employees on the "skunk work team," says Shopify's CEO.

On an episode of the "Founder's Podcast" released on Sunday...