Vanessa Lee

Vanessa Lee, VP of Product at Shopify, leads the charge in integrating AI for merchants, showcasing the AI assistant Sidekick. She discusses how Sidekick acts as a co-pilot, simplifying tasks like product creation and payment setup. The conversation reveals Shopify's partnership with OpenAI to boost product discoverability in ChatGPT. Vanessa explores the transformation of product management with AI, emphasizing the importance of aligning work with personal passions for a fulfilling career. Dive into the future of commerce and entrepreneurship!

Vanessa Lee, Shopify Vice President of Product and two-time YC founder, leads Shopify’s move to AI-native, agent-led commerce. She talks about making technical product decisions, building LLM-based judges to grade AI outputs, versioning APIs to drive change, and bringing founder-style experimentation and courage into a large organization.

Join Vanessa Lee, VP of Product at Shopify, as she dives into the exciting intersection of AI and ecommerce. With a background in robotics, Vanessa shares insights on the development of Sidekick, Shopify's AI assistant that enhances merchant experiences. She discusses the critical role of human oversight in AI and the challenges faced when building these advanced tools. Plus, discover how Shopify aims to deliver personalized user experiences while balancing the needs of both merchants and developers.