James Johnson from Shopify | #542
Jul 31, 2025•11 min•Ep. 542
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Episode description
James Johnson is the Enterprise Leader at Shopify and a curious problem-solver at heart. With a background in building and scaling tech solutions, JJ’s now focused on helping some of the biggest retailers unlock growth through Shopify’s enterprise capabilities.
In this episode, we cover:
- How long bike rides help him untangle complex problems (aka “mental marination”)
- Why Cursor is a game-changer for coding, even if you’re not a developer
- The parenting lessons that come from raising three boys in a caravan
- What Crumpler taught him about brand experience and staying local
- How he stays sharp while leading with curiosity inside a fast-moving tech giant
This episode was brought to you by Convert Digital
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