Mike Schmidt

Mike Schmidt is a Senior Product Management Lead at Shopify, where he has been working since December 2021. Based in Miami, Florida, he leads Shopify Collabs, a platform designed to facilitate collaboration between Shopify merchants and creators.

Professional Background

Before joining Shopify, Schmidt co-founded Dovetale, a prominent Shopify app for influencer and affiliate marketing, which was acquired by Shopify in December 2021. His earlier experience includes roles as a Technical Project Manager and Software Engineer at Beatport, and as the Co-Founder and CEO of Listn, an iPhone app that allowed users to stream music from friends, which was also acquired by Beatport.

Education

Schmidt holds a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Engineering Chemistry from Queen's University, where he was involved in innovative research and earned several awards. He also participated in The Next 36 program at the University of Toronto, which is designed to foster entrepreneurship among young leaders.

Achievements

He has received multiple accolades, including a gold medal from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for his team's work in the iGEM competition and various scholarships during his academic career.

Additional Information

Schmidt is also known for his contributions to discussions on marketing frameworks and influencer marketing, as evidenced by his appearances on marketing podcasts and events.123