Dax Dasilva
Dax Dasilva founded Lightspeed in 2005 and currently serves as its CEO, a position he was reappointed to in February 2024. He previously led the company as CEO for 16 years until February 2022, overseeing its growth into a global commerce platform and its successful IPO in 2019. Dasilva's leadership has been instrumental in Lightspeed's expansion and its focus on supporting independent businesses.
Career Milestones
- Dax Dasilva founded Lightspeed in 2005, growing it into a global commerce platform.
- Under his leadership, Lightspeed went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange in March 2019, marking a significant Canadian tech IPO.
- He was recognized as Startup Canada's "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" in 2016 and Innovator of the Year by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business in 2019.
- Dasilva also founded the non-profit Age of Union Alliance in 2021, dedicated to global conservation efforts.
- He returned as CEO of Lightspeed in February 2024, continuing to drive the company's mission to empower independent businesses.
About Lightspeed
Lightspeed Commerce Inc., founded in 2005, is a cloud-based commerce platform in the business/productivity software industry. They help small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in retail, hospitality, and golf. Core features include POS, e-commerce, payments, inventory management, and analytics. Benefits include streamlined operations, enhanced customer experiences, and business growth.