[ivraatiems]

So are there any examples of Shopify employees actually not performing at their Shopify jobs because they're too busy using Shopify to run their own businesses?

If no - if the president of the company can do it and somehow be qualified to do his job - then why was this message even necessary? It just muddies the waters about what is and isn't allowed, and sends mixed messages.

Not working for competitors/in competition with your employer, I understand. Beyond that, it's none of your business what I do with non-work time.

[rogerkirkness]

When I worked there, they constantly talked up having a side hustle. It allowed them to hire higher quality people because comp wasn't US competitive. It is there because it was intentionally put there by Tobi and others.