Atul Poharkar is the CEO of AppMaker, part of StarApps, and an entrepreneur with a decade of experience building mobile commerce technology. Previously, he founded Plobal Apps, helping Shopify and Shopify Plus brands develop mobile applications and expand their mobile commerce capabilities.
His work spans product development, business growth, and the technical challenges of building native mobile applications for enterprise customers. Before joining AppMaker, he advised StarApps Studio on scaling its business, developing growth funnels, and strengthening operational systems.
Atul has written about the role of artificial intelligence and mobile technology in helping direct-to-consumer brands compete, alongside the customer engagement opportunities offered by mobile shopping. His perspective combines experience building commerce platforms with an interest in how emerging technologies translate into practical business value. Based in Pune, India, he brings a founder’s understanding of software complexity, merchant needs, and the evolving relationship between digital commerce, mobile experiences, and artificial intelligence.
