How Private Equity Approaches Ecommerce

from Shopify Masters · host Shuang Esther Shan, Shopify

Leon Hughes built his career around developing digital strategies for consumer brands. Now, he's passing on that knowledge as a partner at the London-based private equity firm, Piper, and the organizer of Shopify Geekmeets.To learn more about Piper and for show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/piper-private-equityFor video interviews, subscribe to the Shopify Masters YouTube channel. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

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Leon Hughes, a partner at private equity firm Piper in London, explains what he looks for in promising ecommerce businesses and how he helps them scale to 100 million pounds.

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