Andrew McNamara
Director of Applied Machine Learning at Shopify, building human-centered AI. He is focused on unlocking the full power of the Shopify platform using natural language.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 43min
Forget vibe coding. Say hello to vibe entrepreneurship. | Shopify’s Andrew McNamara
Andrew McNamara, Director of Applied Machine Learning at Shopify, shares insights from his extensive experience in AI. He introduces the concept of 'vibe entrepreneurship,' highlighting Shopify Sidekick, an AI co-founder for e-commerce. Andrew discusses the importance of robust evaluation systems in building trustworthy AI, revealing how Shopify uses LLMs to measure user fulfillment. The conversation dives into human-AI collaboration and the transformative potential of AI in boosting entrepreneurship while preserving human creativity.
Dec 25, 2025 • 54min
Shopify’s Sidekick Just Leveled Up: AI That Runs Your Store (Proactively)
Andrew McNamara, Shopify's Director of Applied Machine Learning, shares insights from his 15-year journey in AI, emphasizing the evolution from basic assistants to sophisticated LLMs. He discusses how Sidekick has transformed into a proactive AI co-founder that democratizes data for merchants. Andrew introduces Sidekick Pulse, highlighting its ability to uncover critical business insights, and explains SimGym, which allows merchants to A/B test with AI shoppers without risking live traffic. The conversation touches on 'vibe entrepreneurship' and the exciting future of AI in e-commerce.
