{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"CEO Podcast | The leaders shaping our world","title":"Lightspeed CEO Dax Dasilva: How Lightspeed Built a $1.2B Commerce Platform ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b20bcca0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1449,"description":"\nDax Dasilva, founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on building one of Canada’s most successful tech companies from the ground up.\nFrom launching Lightspeed in 2005 to scaling it into a global public company serving 145,000 businesses worldwide, Dax shares lessons on leadership, AI, company culture, profitable growth, and why human connection still matters in the future of work.\n00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Lightspeed Commerce\n00:00:54 - Evolution and Expansion of Lightspeed's Services\n00:01:26 - Target Market and Customer Base\n00:02:07 - Early Success and Key Milestones\n00:03:38 - Impact of AI on Business Operations\n00:04:45 - Role of the CEO in Modern Times\n00:06:03 - Public Statements and Political Opinions\n00:07:27 - Going Public: Decision and Reflections\n00:08:48 - Benefits of Being a Public Company\n00:10:09 - Company Culture and Hybrid Work Model\n00:10:25 - Returning as CEO and Office Dynamics\n00:12:28 - A Day in the Life of a CEO\n00:14:22 - Reading Recommendations\n00:15:35 - Writing Books: Process and Inspiration\n00:17:44 - Qualities of a Great Leader\n00:19:49 - Building a Global Company from Canada\n00:20:48 - Economic Outlook and Consumer Sentiment\n00:22:49 - Acknowledging Those Who Gave a Chance\nIf you’re a founder, operator, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on building enduring companies in a rapidly changing world.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1dy8XILYZ5TplRivmnv0DoX_g7XXqFV5bS1REcb0pIM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZDc3/ODAyODNkMmRmMDc5/MDQ3NWI5ZWEzZWFk/NTJhMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}