Tobi Lütke

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Tobi Lütke is the CEO of Shopify, a leading ecommerce platform with over one million merchants. Born and raised in Germany, Lütke has also been a part of the Canadian startup scene since 2004. Lütke co-founded Shopify in 2004 with two of his friends, Daniel Weinand and Scott Lake, after they had difficulty finding reliable ecommerce software that suited their needs.

In the early days of Shopify, Lütke was the software architect and lead developer responsible for the development of the actual software that powers Shopify’s ecommerce platform. He also took on the CEO role in 2008 and has been in charge ever since.

Today, Shopify is one of the leading ecommerce platforms in the world, with more than one million merchants using the platform to run their online stores. The company also has a global presence, with offices in 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Lütke is an influential figure in the tech industry and has been honored with numerous awards, including the Canadian Business Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2016) and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2017).

Lütke is also a vocal advocate for entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. He frequently speaks at conferences and events around the world and is often quoted in the media. He is a strong believer in the power of technology to make a difference in people's lives and is an advocate for the use of technology as a tool to help small businesses succeed.

Lütke is an active supporter of the Shopify Fulfillment Network, a program that helps merchants scale their businesses and offers them access to a global network of fulfillment centers. He also supports the Shopify Ecommerce Fund, which provides grants to entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow their ecommerce businesses.

Tobi Lütke is a successful entrepreneur and an influential figure in the tech industry. He has been at the helm of Shopify since its founding in 2004 and is responsible for the company’s impressive growth and global success.