Tobi Lütke
Tobi Lütke is the founder and CEO of Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform that enables businesses to create online stores. Originally from Germany, Lütke moved to Canada where he launched Shopify in 2006, transforming it into one of the most valuable companies in the country. Under his leadership, Shopify has focused on empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing accessible tools for online retail. Lütke is known for his progressive views on technology, commerce, and social issues, and has been an outspoken advocate for responsible business practices. Recently, he criticized both U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and the Canadian government's willingness to impose retaliatory tariffs, highlighting his commitment to fair trade and economic collaboration.
Born on Jul 05, 1981 (45 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 31,964 | $1,700,000 | 1,430$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 31,964 | $1,700,000 | 1,430$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Tobi Lutke is the founder of Shopify and had a significant influence on Simon Eskildsen's career.
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Canada:
Shopify co-founder Tobi Lütke was on the right track when he called Mr. Left a 'short-selling troll' during Citron’s 2017 campaign against the e-commerce company.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke is the CEO of Shopify and has laid out expectations for staff regarding AI integration.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke is the founder of Shopify Inc. and has invested in Neo Financial.
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Vietnam:
Tobi Lütke of Shopify requires managers to justify why they should not use AI before hiring new staff.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke is the CEO of Shopify and is involved in the investment in General Fusion.
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Canada:
Tobi Lutke is the co-founder and CEO of Shopify, who discussed the capabilities of AI assistants in a statement.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke is the CEO of Shopify.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke is the chief executive officer of Shopify and participated in the funding round for General Fusion.
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Canada:
Tobi Lutke, CEO of Shopify, refused to relocate the company to Silicon Valley despite pressure from investors.
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