Bring Shopify To More Merchants Faster With The Investor Partner Program

In today’s episode, my guest is Jamie Oliver the Partner & Channel Development Lead at Shopify. They are a team that has built the Shopify Investor Partner Program. This initiative simplifies and streamlines the process for investor-backed businesses to migrate to Shopify and to discover technology and service partners to help launch and optimize their business.Let’s learn more about this incredible program with Shopify and the notable partners in the Shopify ecosystem that help brands improve efficiencies, profitably grow revenue, and build lifetime customer loyalty.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN TODAYIntroduction to a program that manages partnerships with Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) firms that invest in DTC merchants.How Shopify’s platform paired with technology and service partners enables a rapid go-to-market strategy.The investment philosophies of Venture Capital and Private Equity firms.Benefits of the Shopify Plus Certified App Program for brands and equity partners.LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONEDShopify Investor Partner ProgramMastermind ToysMastermind Toys Case StudyThis episode is brought to you by Attentive, the most comprehensive text message marketing solution for modern Shopify brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to eCommerce Fastlane: Shopify Growth Strategies—Where AI Efficiency Meets Human Connection. I’m Steve Hutt, your experienced guide and host, here to help you unlock real, sustainable growth for your Shopify store by blending the best of automation with the power of authentic customer relationships. Since 2016, eCommerce Fastlane has been the weekly pit-stop for ambitious DTC founders and marketers. With over 1.5 million downloads and 400+ episodes, this show is your trusted resource for: - Proven Shopify strategies, apps, and best practices that drive measurable results - Digital marketing tactics and retention playbooks that balance AI with genuine human touch - Real-world founder stories and lessons learned from my own journey and 400+ interviews with industry leaders - Deep dives into emerging tech (AI, AR/VR, automation) and how to use it without losing your brand’s soul - Operations, logistics, and customer experience solutions that reduce overwhelm and foster loyalty Each week, I sit down with Shopify partners, marketing experts, and successful store owners who share what’s actually working right now—no fluff, just actionable, battle-tested strategies. Whether you’re launching your first store or scaling past seven figures, you’ll walk away from every episode with at least one practical idea you can implement immediately. Ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced ecommerce world—growing smarter, not just faster? Hit subscribe and join thousands of merchants building customer-centric, future-proof brands with eCommerce Fastlane. Let’s unlock your store’s true potential—together. Steve Hutt x-Shopify - DTC Founder - Podcast Host Website: eCommerceFastlane.com Newsletter: FastlaneInsider.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shutt X: x.com/stevenhutt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercefastlane Email: steve@ecommercefastlane.com