“I’ve miraculously made a career out of being really good at CSS.” In this interview, we talk with the creator of the Shopify theme Whisk, Brenda Storer, about their journey from agency life to launching a successful Shopify theme and what’s next in the evolving world of ecommerce. Intro & Background Can you tell us […]

Before launching one of the most refined themes on the Shopify Theme Store, Marianne Ferguson was leading Customer Experience at luxury fashion houses like Burberry. Her path into theme development wasn’t a straight line, but it was always rooted in creativity, empathy, and a deep understanding of what makes customers tick.

In this interview, the cofounder of Pandectes shares how a background in software engineering and real-world e-commerce led to building one of the most trusted compliance apps on Shopify. From scraping the App Store for insights to embracing AI responsibly, it’s a story of focus, innovation, and staying close to merchants.

Farid’s journey into the Shopify ecosystem wasn’t exactly linear, but that’s what makes it so interesting. Farid has navigated a unique path through the world of ecommerce. Today, he’s running his own company and building apps that solve real merchant problems, while also sharing his knowledge and tools with the wider community.