Bootstrapping to a Billion-Dollar IPO: Dax Dasilva on Lightspeed's Journey
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Listen now | Episode 211 In this live episode recorded at the Elevate Conference, host Matt Cohen interviews Dax Dasilva, founder of Lightspeed and the conservation initiative Age of Union. The discussion covers Dax's entrepreneurial journey from his early days growing up in Vancouver as the son of Ugandan refugees, through the founding and growth of Lightspeed, and his venture into conservation and environmental advocacy. Dax shares insights on transitioning from a bootstrapped company to VC-backed growth, going public, his time away from the company, and his recent return as CEO. He also emphasizes the importance of spirituality, conservation, and embracing change as a leader.
Bootstrapping to a Billion-Dollar IPO: Dax Dasilva on Lightspeed's Journey
Bootstrapping to a Billion-Dollar IPO: Dax…
Bootstrapping to a Billion-Dollar IPO: Dax Dasilva on Lightspeed's Journey
Listen now | Episode 211 In this live episode recorded at the Elevate Conference, host Matt Cohen interviews Dax Dasilva, founder of Lightspeed and the conservation initiative Age of Union. The discussion covers Dax's entrepreneurial journey from his early days growing up in Vancouver as the son of Ugandan refugees, through the founding and growth of Lightspeed, and his venture into conservation and environmental advocacy. Dax shares insights on transitioning from a bootstrapped company to VC-backed growth, going public, his time away from the company, and his recent return as CEO. He also emphasizes the importance of spirituality, conservation, and embracing change as a leader.