Jean-Michel Lemieux, Angel Investor

Jean-Michel Lemieux is a software developer and company builder, best known for his leadership as CTO and SVP of Engineering at Shopify. He now co-leads SeaPeople as co-founder and CTO, scaling the boating community platform past 100,000 users, and also runs Build Right Side, advising founders and CTOs on scaling technology companies. His career reflects a focus on building and scaling impactful products. From enterprise-scale commerce infrastructure at Shopify to consumer platforms like SeaPeople, he combines technical depth with a human-centered approach. He also invests in creative ventures, including co-owning Arlo Somerset, a top-ranked Canadian restaurant. As an angel investor, Jean-Michel has backed startups in applied AI. His recent investment in Spellbook highlights his interest in companies building intelligent tools that enhance productivity and reshape workflows.