Ben Sharf

Ben Sharf is the Co-Founder and CEO of Platter, a company that provides a theme and app bundle designed to build high-converting Shopify stores.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of Ben Sharf's background and current role:

Professional Experience

Current Role: Ben Sharf is currently the Co-Founder of Platter, a position he has held since August 2022.2 At Platter, he helps Shopify brands increase profitability on their online stores.2

Previous Experience:

• Business Development at Gopuff (August 2021 - August 2022)2
• Co-Founder of 6FTCloser (March 2020 - August 2021)2
• Worked at an early-stage COVID testing startup that scaled to $50 million in revenue in five months1

Education and Sports

Ben Sharf played Division 1 hockey at Colgate University.12 He was recognized for his academic achievements:

• Dean's List
• ECAC All-Academic Team2

Entrepreneurial Journey

After graduating in 2020, Ben made a significant career pivot:

• Turned down a professional hockey opportunity and a corporate job in M&A consulting1
• Joined an early-stage COVID testing startup1
• Worked at Gopuff, where he gained insights into the e-commerce world1
• Founded Platter based on his experiences and observations in the e-commerce industry1

Platter

Platter is a Shopify-focused company that offers:

• A theme and app bundle designed to increase conversion rates and average order values
• Functionalities from over 40 e-commerce app categories
• A streamlined solution to reduce the need for multiple apps and developer dependencies1

Additional Roles and Interests

• Co-Host of the Turning Pro Podcast (January 2023 - Present)2
• Angel Investor (2020 - Present)2

Ben Sharf's journey from a Division 1 hockey player to a successful entrepreneur in the e-commerce space showcases his adaptability and innovative approach to business challenges.