Building the first operator of e-commerce software with Luca Cartechini of Shopcircle

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In this podcast episode, Luca Cartechini, founder of Shopcircle, shares his journey from Italy to the UK, his experience in investment banking and venture capital, and the founding of Shopcircle. He discusses London's vibrant tech scene, the impact of Brexit, and the benefits of corporate experience for entrepreneurs. Shopcircle's focus on the Shopify ecosystem, growth strategies, and product development are also covered. Luca highlights the importance of a high-performing team, the challenges of remote work, maintaining company culture, and much more!

Timestamps

Studying in the UK (00:00:38)

Diversity in the UK Ecosystem (00:03:01)

Career Path and Entrepreneurship (00:06:10)

Starting Shop Circle (00:09:17)

Expanding Beyond Shopify (00:11:02)

New Product Developments (00:12:59)

Product Growth Strategies (00:14:29)

Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy (00:17:22)

Building a Team (00:19:06)

Remote Work Challenges (00:20:20)

Team Growth and Culture (00:21:19)

Setting Goals and KPIs (00:22:21)

Balancing Innovation and Risk (00:27:12)

Cultural Embedding in Growing Teams (00:25:34)

Luca’s Links

Shopcircle - https://shopcircle.co/

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-cartechini/

My Links

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