Dax Dasilva

Dax Dasilva, the founder of Lightspeed, transformed his company into a $1B ARR powerhouse after bootstrapping for seven years. He shares insights on implementing a game-changing pricing strategy that propelled him to $10M ARR and how deep customer understanding shaped his journey. Dax discusses the significance of stepping outside his introverted comfort zone and the challenges of evolving from a developer to a leader. He emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, early profitability, and the right talent dynamics as key components of startup success.

Dax Dasilva, Founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce, shares insights from his impressive journey of bootstrapping his company before going public. He argues that venture capital funding distorts the landscape for SaaS startups and discusses the difficulties he faced while scaling and navigating public market perceptions. Dax also reflects on his return as CEO to tackle operational challenges and the importance of adapting leadership skills for future success. His narrative emphasizes the blend of profitability and innovation in today’s competitive environment.

Dax Dasilva, the visionary founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce, shares insights on the evolving landscape of retail and the significant role of experiential commerce. He emphasizes the human touch in technology-driven industries and discusses how his environmental initiative, Age of Union, aims to reconnect people with nature. Dax also touches on the challenges small businesses face in a tech-centric world and the importance of cultivating a strong company culture amidst a divided societal landscape.

Join Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple), Daniel Eberhard (Koho), Dax Dasilva (Lightspeed), Stuart Lombard (Ecobee), and Tobi Lütke (Shopify) as they dissect the ever-evolving tech landscape. They discuss the cyclical nature of innovation and the pressing need for personal accountability among entrepreneurs. Topics include the importance of adaptability in leadership, fostering local talent, and the balance between government policies and entrepreneurship. The conversation highlights the role of creativity and community engagement as essential to driving growth in Canada’s tech ecosystem.

CEO of Lightspeed, Dax Dasilva, discusses the company's journey to $1 billion in revenue, succession planning, growth challenges, financial services for SaaS companies, evolving CEO roles, communication strategies, and sustainability initiatives.