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 (44 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,370 | $1,700,000 | 1,314$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 29,370 | $1,700,000 | 1,314$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Tobi Lütke will stay focused on product and the big picture at Shopify.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke is the CEO of Shopify and involved through his family investment company in General Fusion's financing.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke, the CEO of Shopify, inspired Liran Belenzon's generative AI push.
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Canada:
Tobi Lutke is the CEO of Shopify and posted an internal memo regarding job resources being allocated only to roles that cannot be automated by AI.
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Greece:
Tobi Lutke, CEO of Shopify, recently told employees that the company would not hire for new positions unless managers could prove that AI could not perform the specific job.
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Canada:
Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke told employees that using AI is a 'fundamental expectation'.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke said using AI effectively is now a fundamental expectation of everyone at Shopify.
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Vietnam:
CEO Shopify Tobi Lutke emphasized that the management team must prove that AI cannot perform the tasks they are currently doing before requesting to increase staff.
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Canada:
Tobi Lütke is the current CEO and chairman of Shopify.
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Vietnam:
Tobi Lutke is the CEO of Shopify and emphasized the need for management to prove AI cannot perform their tasks before hiring more staff.
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