Dax Dasilva Biography

Dax Dasilva is a Canadian technology entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and film producer recognized as the founder and chief executive officer of Lightspeed Commerce. Dasilva established Lightspeed, an e-commerce and point-of-sale software company, which has expanded its operations to more than 100 countries and is publicly traded on both the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges. Under Dasilva's leadership, Lightspeed introduced products such as "Lightspeed Retail" and "Lightspeed Restaurant," strengthening its position in the global commerce technology sector. Dasilva has played a central role in guiding the company's product-led growth and its integration of artificial intelligence in commerce solutions.

Dasilva has served as a director of Lightspeed since its inception and has held various executive roles, including chief executive officer and executive chair of the board. With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, Dasilva has received multiple industry awards, including the C100 Icon of Canadian Entrepreneurship Award, Globe and Mail Innovator of the Year, Startup Canada's Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Quebec and Canada, and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Dasilva's contributions extend to conservation and environmental advocacy. He received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his work in nature protection, the CGLCC 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Legacy Award, and Start Proud's Technology Leader Award. Dasilva was named among the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs at the Builders + Innovators Summit and was appointed to the Order of Montreal for his impact on the city's economic development and its emergence as a technology hub.

Dasilva is the author of "Age of Union" and "Echoes from Eden," which explore themes of climate justice and biodiversity. "Age of Union" inspired the creation of the Age of Union environmental alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to global conservation efforts, film production, and immersive experiences. The alliance, launched with Dasilva's $40 million pledge, supports projects focused on protecting forests and endangered species in regions including Canada, Indonesia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Peru.

In film production, Dasilva has supported independent documentaries, series, and feature films, including the Emmy-winning nature documentary "Wildcat" and the Oscar-shortlisted "YANUNI." Produced in collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio, "YANUNI" premiered as the Closing Night Gala of the Tribeca Festival, received the EMA Award for Documentary Film, the Jackson Wild Grand Teton Award, and Best Documentary Feature at the Savannah Film Festival, and was shortlisted for the Documentary Feature category at the Academy Awards. Dasilva's work bridges technology, conservation, and culture, highlighting the intersection of entrepreneurial leadership and global impact.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Dax Dasilva Videos

Lightspeed CEO Dax Dasilva on its latest earnings report, outlook

Lightspeed CEO Dax Dasilva on its latest earnings report, outlook

CNBC's Closing Bell team discusses Lightspeed's earnings report with Lightspeed CEO and founder Dax Dasilva. For access to live and exclusive video...

Igniting Your Secret Ingredients | Dax Dasilva | TEDxConcordia

Igniting Your Secret Ingredients | Dax Dasilva | TEDxConcordia

Dax Dasilva, Founder & CEO of Lightspeed and Founder of Never Apart, shares 3 codes to igniting the secret ingredients that will help you achieve...

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