Name: Shopify In-Session at The Lighthouse
Start: 2025-10-14T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-16T14:00:00-04:00
Location: The Lighthouse Campus

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Welcome and Introductions

With Dhruv Patel + Brent Underwood

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The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, 2024.

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Amplify your business

Experience the new era of commerce at this 3-day series powered by the brightest minds in business. Explore the latest trends, dive into curated workshops, gain insights from top thought leaders, and network with fellow founders and brand builders—all in the vibrant heart of Venice.

Oct

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Oct

Lineup

Access thoughtful sessions focused on the future of commerce. Space is limited—apply to join and save your spot.

Tues, Oct 14

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Unfixed futures: rewriting visual narratives with human-centered AI

Souki Mansoor

Fuel your creativity in this part talk, part workshop, where you'll unblock limiting AI beliefs to generate high-quality product content with OpenAI’s Creative Community Lead.

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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The science of having an alter ego at work

Grace Clarke

Unlock your alter ego and discover the business benefits of developing a second identity with Shopify’s Head of Community.

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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Live DJ session: mingle over drinks and tunes

Sounds by Okay JJack

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Wed, Oct 15

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Turn your tagline into a storefront

Shopify and Lovable

Your brand is more than a product. In this hands-on session, creators and entrepreneurs will vibe code a Shopify site in minutes — a place where taglines, content, and community can evolve into new revenue streams, with products as just one piece.

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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Commerce at the crossroads

Brennan Loh and Samir Chaudry

Shopify's creator program is one of the most robust in the industry. We'll explore the guardrails, philosophy, and playbook that set it apart—and how creators like Colin & Samir have shaped its direction.

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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Live DJ session: mingle over drinks and tunes

Sounds by Six66ela

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Thurs, Oct 16

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fake coins and a ghost town: Anything is a product

Dhruv Patel and Brent Underwood

Learn how Brent Underwood transformed Cerro Gordo ghost town into gold and discover the untapped potential in unexpected businesses with investor Druv Patel.

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Speakers

Brennan Loh

VP Creative, Shopify

Brennan Loh is the VP of Brand at Shopify, leading teams across social, video storytelling, partnerships, brand campaigns and programs. His team is dedicated to bringing Shopify’s mission to life and inspiring the next wave of entrepreneurs.

Samir Chaudry

Creator and Podcaster

Samir Chaudry is a YouTube creator and podcaster behind The Colin & Samir Show. An expert in the creator economy, he focuses on storytelling and business strategy to help creators grow their audiences and business ventures.

Souki Mansoor

Creative Community Lead, OpenAI

Souki Mansoor helps creators make sense of AI. As a filmmaker turned OpenAI community lead, she bridges artists and researchers, speaks globally on AI and creativity, and draws on a career in documentary storytelling with films featured at Sundance, Tribeca, and Netflix.

Brent Underwood

Caretaker, Cerro Gordo Mines

Brent Underwood is the owner of Cerro Gordo, an original boomtown silver mine, established in 1865. He is also the creator of "GhostTownLiving" where he chronicles his adventures on YouTube to millions of people all over the world. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book “Ghost Town Living.”

Grace Clarke

Head of Community, Shopify

Grace Clarke is Head of Community at Shopify and a seasoned anti-playbook marketing and brand strategist. She regularly hosts meet-ups, including Founders Weekend, a reset retreat for entrepreneurs in upstate New York.

Dhruv Patel

Founder of Celebrity Packaged Goods

Dhruv Patel is the founder of Celebrity Packaged Goods, a private community of brand executives, influencers, creators, and investors. He is also Co-Founder of the annual Talent Commerce Summit in partnership with Shopify.

FAQs

Who is eligible to attend?

Due to limited capacity and high demand, these sessions are designed for founders and brand builders who have an audience, are launching products, or are already building on Shopify. If that's you, we'd love for you to apply to join us.

Please note that you do not need to be a Lighthouse member to apply or attend.

Do I need to apply to join or can I just show up if I fit the above guest criteria?

Yes, you will need to apply to join to attend as all sessions have limited capacity and guests are carefully vetted.

Are sessions free to attend?

Yes, all sessions are free— there is no cost to attend a session.

Can I bring a guest?

All guests must go through the application process to secure a seat.

What if I RSVP’d but can no longer attend?

A “modify event” button can be found in your confirmation email for you to cancel your RSVP.

What is the Lighthouse and how do I get there?

The Lighthouse is a membership-based I.R.L creative campus and studio playground for the Creator Generation. The Venice location’s main entrance can be found at 1601 Main Street, Venice, California.

Is there parking?

Metered street parking and paid parking are available near The Lighthouse at 100 Venice Way Parking.

Shopify × Form LA pop-up

Want to decompress after three days of learning?
Join us at the FORM LA Pop-Up Experience this weekend. Train with your favorite FORM trainers, shop Sami Clarke's exclusive California Classics collection, and see firsthand how she's built a wellness empire on Shopify.

Plus: FORM Fuel Bar, Tower 28 spray station, and the kind of community that makes you understand why creator commerce works.

The Lighthouse Campus

Saturday October 18 - Sunday October 19
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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1601 Main St

Venice, CA 90291

losangeles@shopify.com

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