Finkelstein became visibly unhappy and 'non-exothermic' as COO—not energized as usual—and lost his signature high energy when meeting merchants, causing Toby to notice and suggest a transition to a role better suited to Finkelstein's strengths.
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Harley FinkelsteinEvidence Quote
“I wasn't being my exothermic self...I wasn't meeting merchants the same way...It was clear I was in the wrong gear and it was Toby that identified it”
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The President of Shopify on AI, Scaling, & High Agency | Harley Finkelstein— The Knowledge Project PodcastCreated: 8/10/2026, 11:20:34 PM
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