Louis Kearns

Louis Kearns is currently a Product Advisor at Knokd, a platform he co-founded with Andrew Paliga to help real estate agents and their clients access listings not found on the MLS.3 He is an experienced product and technology executive with a background in e-commerce, payments, and startups.

Previously, Louis held the position of Director of Payments at Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform.1 His experience at Shopify involved working with payment gateways and helping small businesses set up their online shops.

Louis has a diverse professional background that spans:

• Payments and risk management
• Online gaming
• E-commerce
• Product management
• Business development

He has lived in various cities, including Vancouver, Montreal, and Boston, and has worked for companies such as Pivotal Payments and Everest Gaming.1

Currently based in Ottawa, Canada, Louis describes himself as a "0:1 product guy" and former VP/GM at Shopify.5 He is actively involved in advising and investing in high-growth, disruptive early-stage product and platform startups.2

Outside of his professional life, Louis is:

• A father of two
• A chess aficionado
• A beer league player
• An enthusiast for travel (self-described as a "Trotter")5

Louis offers his expertise to help companies achieve product-market fit, improve onboarding and user experience, and prioritize high-leverage investments.4