Everyone has passion promoters in their life — people who influence and inspire us to pursue our deepest passions. I’ve been very fortunate to have several of these incredible individuals throughout my life. My aunt was a famous painter in Africa, my grandma was a seamstress,

I’m excited to share that after an incredible first year, Age of Union will be premiering an evolved version of the Black Hole Experience (BHX) at SXSW 2025 on March 9. This project is deeply personal to me and was born from a vision of transformation and reflection — on our

Something I think about a lot: How do you stay creative — as a business, as a leader, as an entrepreneur, as a person — as you grow and time marches forward? Love to hear eeveryone's thoughts on this.

It’s disheartening to see DEI become divisive. At Lightspeed Commerce, diversity isn’t a trend — it’s foundational to our 20-year journey. Inclusion strengthens leadership, fuels creativity, and ensures everyone can bring their authentic self to work. This commitment won’t change.

Excited to share that Age of Union has entered a strategic partnership with Re:wild, who share our commitment to protecting our planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems. Our first major project together will focus on combating deforestation and species extinction in Madagascar.

I recently spoke with Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), where I shared some key lessons from Lightspeed Commerce's journey over the last 20 years. A few takeaways: ✔️ Early community drives momentum ✔️ Innovation comes from anticipation ✔️ Growth really is a mindset canadianinnovators.org/content/five-q…

This past week, my team threw me a surprise party to celebrate Lightspeed’s 20th anniversary! Seeing so many faces reminded me what makes this amazing company so special in the first place. I'm grateful to each and every one of you for your dedication and passion.

Today, the Lightspeed Commerce team had the honor of ringing the closing bell at the NYSE 🏛 to celebrate our Capital Markets Day 2025. Huge thanks to our team, customers, and partners for being part of this journey.

Excited to share that my new book, Echoes from Eden, is now available for pre-order, featuring a foreword by my lifelong hero, Jane Goodall! All proceeds from the book will go directly to @JGIFOUNDATION, a cause near and dear to my heart. Learn more here: daxdasilva.com/books

From a recent Lightspeed Commerce study, 1 in 2 shoppers say that values will play a bigger role in their spending going forward. For retailers, the message is clear. This rise in “valuespending” is reshaping how people shop. Check out my latest piece: bit.ly/3GG6Xom

Looking back at the first half of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on some of the pivotal moments and wins we've experienced at Lightspeed Commerce, including surpassing $1B revenue in FY2025. I’m excited to see what the rest of the year brings!

At @LightspeedCommerce, we just announced our Q1 results and they tell a powerful story. We bet big on NA retail and EU hospitality. The results: Revenue grew 15% YoY with a total revenue of $304.9M ARPU increased 16% YoY to ~$655 from ~$567 Adjusted EBITDA improved YoY

Last week, we cut the ribbon at Lightspeed Commerce's new Paris office. This was a chance to connect with our French staffers and see how they’re setting the bar in one of the world’s most demanding restaurant markets.

Big thanks to Sean Silcoff The Globe and Mail for chatting with me about my new book, Echoes of Eden! 🌍 The book is about one thing: hope through action. Nature is resilient — let’s protect it. theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

Turns out that Montreal hates rude servers more than any other city in a Lightspeed Commerce poll of 7K diners across NA and EU. 37% of us rank that as our biggest dining frustration, while 48% won't return after experiencing it. Read more: lightspeedhq.com/news/dinner-ne…

Humbled to be featured as one of Canada's '40 New Nation Makers' in the most recent edition of Maclean's! Thanks for the shoutout and for highlighting the work that Lightspeed Commerce does to support Canadian businesses! Read the full list here: macleans.ca/society/the-ne…

So proud of the Lightspeed Commerce team! Honored to be named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by the The Globe and Mail. Growth like this happens when craft meets customer obsession. Huge thanks to every Lightspeeder, partner & customer who made it happen!

@lightspeedhq has been named a winner in the Enterprise—Industry Leaders category of the 2025 Deloitte Canada Technology #Fast50CA program, for the second year in a row. lightspeedhq.com/news/lightspee…

Anyone else struggle with leaving a bad restaurant review? I do. One off night can cost a place its reputation and loyal customers. Tech can’t fix everything, but the right tools help restaurants stay consistent and deliver. More in my latest: linkedin.com/pulse/diner-ex…

Jane Goodall once told me action creates hope, not the other way around. Between AI and economic uncertainty, it’s tempting to wait for things to settle. But the future isn’t shaped by headlines, it’s shaped by what we do next. More on Entrepreneur: entrepreneur.com/leadership/how…