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Ben Sharf

Entrepreneur.

Investor.

Superconnector.

Building businesses, exploring my curiosities, connecting others, and sharing what I've learned along the way.

About me

My name is Ben Sharf, and I’m the Co-Founder of Platter — one of the fastest agencies ever to achieve Shopify Platinum Partner status. We help consumer brands design, build, and scale their Shopify storefronts. To date, we’ve built 200+ Shopify storefronts generating over $1B in GMV for brands including NeuroGum, Gainful, and Every Man Jack. I’m also an active angel investor, content creator, public speaker, and health and wellness enthusiast.

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What I'm Currently Building

I spend my time helping brands build Shopify storefronts and support founders building personal brands on LinkedIn.

Platter

Help Shopify brands build storefronts that make more money.

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Co-Founder

Windmill Growth

Help founders build personal brands on LinkedIn.

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Advisor
200+

Platter Customers

30+
Angel Investments
90+
Podcast episodes
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Zach
"Ben is an amazing investor and even better friend. Always there. Always to the point. Always tells you what you need to hear, but might not want to hear."
Zach Pogrob
Founder of Aura
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Sharf Ventures Investment Portfolio

Sharf Ventures is an early-stage angel investment fund backing bold founders building the next generation of category-defining companies.

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"From day one, Ben has been in the trenches with us - always a call away, opening doors we need, and constantly asking how he can help. Whether it’s a strategic intro, a brand collaboration, or a late-night brainstorm, he shows up every single time.”
Max Siegelman
Founder, Siegelman Stable
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Media

I document my personal journey on YouTube and interview founders and creators on my podcast, Turning Pro.

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YouTube

This channel is my way of documenting the wins, losses, and lessons along the way. It’s my digital diary that will hopefully inspire you to create a life worth living :)

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Turning Pro Podcast

Weekly in-person podcast featuring top founders and creators uncovering real-time lessons on personal and business growth — including their own ‘Turning Pro’ moments.

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The behind the scenes lessons of building in public. It’s my digital diary that will hopefully inspire you to create a life worth living :)

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