Shopify
Shopify is a Canadian multinational e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It was founded in 2006 by Tobias Lütke, Daniel Weinand, and Scott Lake after they were dissatisfied with the existing e-commerce platforms available to sell snowboards online. Initially, Shopify was conceived as an online store itself, but the focus shifted towards creating an e-commerce platform that would allow individuals and businesses to create their own online stores. Shopify provides a comprehensive suite of services including payments, marketing, shipping, and customer engagement tools to simplify the process of running an online store for small merchants. Its platform is known for its ease of use, scalability, and reliability, making it a popular choice for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to sell goods and services online. Over the years, Shopify has grown significantly, expanding its offerings through acquisitions and new developments, evolving into a major platform that not only hosts online stores but also enables sales across multiple channels including web, mobile, in-person, and through social media.