Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed is a one-stop commerce platform that helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional omnichannel customer experiences. Founded by Dax Dasilva in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD). With 3000 team members across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the Company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
Lightspeed
Age of Union is a non-profit environmental alliance that supports and makes visible a global community of changemakers working on the ground to protect the planet's threatened species and ecosystems. Launched in October 2021 by Dax Dasilva with a $40M pledge to protect nature, Age of Union supports 10 grassroots conservation projects around the world. Age of Union is also actively involved in environmental documentary filmmaking and has produced impactful short and feature documentaries that delve into the stories of dedicated changemakers.
Age of Union
The Black Hole Experience (BHX) is a mobile immersive experience presented by Age of Union and conceived by Dax Dasilva and artist Kelly Nunes that draws inspiration from the physics and spiritual properties of black holes. The one-of-a-kind exhibition is a carbon-neutral “eco-portal,” featuring light, sound, and 3D mapped projection and has appeared at select outdoor venues across North America such as festivals, fairgrounds, city centres, museums, and universities in its debut Summer 2024 tour, including highlights such as New York Times Square, LA Climate Week and Toronto Pride. Season 2 of Black Hole Experience launched at SXSW in Austin, Texas in March 2025.
Black Hole Experience
Never Apart is a cultural non-profit Dax Dasilva founded to bring about positive social change and unity through original programming with global reach and impact. Before closing its doors in 2022, Never Apart was also a cultural centre that celebrated both emerging and established artists, while educating on equality, the environment and conscious living. This was geared towards igniting positive change and unity, highlighting art and diverse creativity.
Never Apart