# Tobias Lütke

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026**: Agentic Default — AI-driven sales become the default channel for all Shopify stores in March.
- **2025**: AI Integration — Early access for agentic storefronts begins in December.
- **2023**: Strategic Pivot — Company lays off 20% of staff and sells its logistics arm to focus on core software.
- **2015**: Initial Public Offering — Shopify goes public, raising over $131 million.
- **2009**: API & App Store — Shopify opens its platform to third-party developers.
- **2006**: Shopify Founded — Launched by Tobias Lütke, Daniel Weinand, and Scott Lake in Canada.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Shopify to Enable AI-Driven 'Agentic Storefronts' by Default
2026-03-17 00:18:20 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

Shopify is transitioning to an AI-first commerce model by launching 'agentic storefronts' that allow consumers to discover and purchase products directly within AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini. Starting in late March 2026, this feature will be enabled by default for all merchants, marking a significant shift toward headless, conversational commerce.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/shopify-agentic-storefronts-ai-commerce

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