Shopify President Harley Finkelstein on networking and building a personal board of directors

Harley Finkelstein has been a serial entrepreneur since he started a DJing business in middle school. But he didn’t always know what he wanted to do. He tried the higher education path, and even went to law school. But then he pivoted and pitched himself to a new company called Shopify that would take the e-commerce industry by storm. On this episode, Ryan and Harley talk about the power of being an added value, the loneliness of entrepreneurship and why it’s absolutely critical to have a strong network. Then, networking expert Diana YK Chan shares her top tips for building a personal board of directors, and getting the most from your professional relationships. Follow Ryan, Harley and Diana on LinkedIn For more tips from Diana, check out her LinkedIn Learning Course Nano Tips for Digital Networking Get more stories about leader’s zigs and zags by subscribing to The Path newsletter

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Welcome to The Path with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky. On this podcast, Ryan explores one simple idea: there is no linear path to the top, there is no singular formula for success. Ryan sits down with the world’s top leaders to talk about the decisions that shaped their unique careers and how these valuable lessons can help you forge your own path.Then, learn how you can grow in your career and personal life with an easy and actionable set of to-dos you can incorporate into your daily routine. Join Ryan as he explores how today’s top mind’s lead, persevere, and adeptly overcome diverse challenges.